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"Alan Holmes" wrote in message ... There is a programme currently on TV about growing your own veg and it is claimed that a plot 3 metres (10 feet) square can provide you with veg all years round. Is that really possible? Alan and what about the stuff that dies, do you stop eating for a month waiting for replacements to grow? What about crop rotation, companion planting etc. It takes a while for new gardeners to catch on to skills around rotation, inter cropping and the like. What if you put down a crop of potatos, where else do you plant whilst they grow? I have several garden wider than 1m and longer than 3 m (ie, each more than 3m square). 1 is 2/3 full of potatos, which take months to grow, and 1/3 with peas which mildew has just got. Another is 2/3 full of tomato plants (which blight is having a merry time with) and the rest of the area broccoli and beetroot. If the tomatos follow the peas I am supposed to stop eating veges for a while. If you are new to gardening unless you constantly watch for disease and pests the crop may go west, by the time you figure out what the disease is it is to late. Only way I can see it working really successfully is if you resort to things like green leaf veges like lettuce, carrots and continually plant, keep the soil working 365 days, keep things growing with artificial fertilisers, use sprays and buy young plants from a nursery ready propogated on an ongoing basis. rob |
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There is a programme currently on TV about growing your own veg and it is claimed that a plot 3 metres (10 feet) square can provide you with veg all years round. Is that really possible? Alan |
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In article , Alan Holmes
writes There is a programme currently on TV about growing your own veg and it is claimed that a plot 3 metres (10 feet) square can provide you with veg all years round. Is that really possible? Alan Do you really think that programme is any good Alan, I found it silly and frivolous. some good moments but generally a lot of faffing about with the camera, with music and pictures of happy families digging in their soil etc. Didn't show putting up bean supports or pea supports. Not at all what I was expecting ........... I cannot believe that Carol Klein didn't realise that sowing seeds under a magnolia tree wouldn't incur some drawbacks! She seemed surprised that the roots had stopped her crops from growing full size ! One of those good ideas that have been hi jacked by the "meeja" types again ... sigh -- Janet Tweedy Dalmatian Telegraph http://www.lancedal.demon.co.uk |
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"Janet Tweedy" wrote
There is a programme currently on TV about growing your own veg . Do you really think that programme is any good Alan, I found it silly and frivolous. Didn't show putting up bean supports or pea supports. Not at all what I was expecting ........... I agree. I was extremely disappointed because the programme taught me nothing. I want to see a normal (non-celebrity), but experienced person tackling an abandoned council allotment from scratch, and follow them in-depth throughout the growing year. I want to see digging, tilling, sowing, planting, putting up supports, shovelling manure, making compost heaps, fighting potato blight and carrot flies. I don't want to see fancy camera angles or the family pussy cat. I don't want the person to have a team of volunteer diggers from the local horticultural college. I don't want the person to have bucket-loads of money to buy lovely paths and raised beds. I want the person to use stuff raided from skips, second-hand barrels, and old bits of wood. Basically, I want to see a real person on a real allotment doing real things. |
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"Mel" wrote in message ... : "Janet Tweedy" wrote : : There is a programme currently on TV about growing your own veg . : : Do you really think that programme is any good Alan, I found it silly and : frivolous. Didn't show putting up bean supports or pea supports. Not at : all what I was expecting ........... : : I agree. I was extremely disappointed because the programme taught me : nothing. I want to see a normal (non-celebrity), but experienced person : tackling an abandoned council allotment from scratch, and follow them : in-depth throughout the growing year. I want to see digging, tilling, : sowing, planting, putting up supports, shovelling manure, making compost : heaps, fighting potato blight and carrot flies. I don't want to see fancy : camera angles or the family pussy cat. I don't want the person to have a : team of volunteer diggers from the local horticultural college. I don't : want the person to have bucket-loads of money to buy lovely paths and raised : beds. I want the person to use stuff raided from skips, second-hand : barrels, and old bits of wood. Basically, I want to see a real person on a : real allotment doing real things. : :You want to look out for a repeat of the 'Big Dig' that was a proper gardening programme : |
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"Martin" wrote in message ... On Sun, 4 Feb 2007 15:51:42 +0000, Chris ] wrote: In article , George.com writes "Alan Holmes" wrote in message ... There is a programme currently on TV about growing your own veg and it is claimed that a plot 3 metres (10 feet) square can provide you with veg all years round. Is that really possible? I have several garden wider than 1m and longer than 3 m (ie, each more than 3m square). There is a confusion here between: 3 metres square and 3 square metres. The former means a square of side 3 metres. Such a square has an area of 9 square metres. It's clear on the RHS website. It is also clear what they are growing. "At RHS Garden Harlow Carr they set up a 3x3m (10x10ft) veg plot ok, if it is 3m x 3m then that is different from a total garden area of 3m. 3 square metres is small, 3 square metres is altogether a better growing size. rob |
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"Mel" wrote in message ... "Janet Tweedy" wrote There is a programme currently on TV about growing your own veg . Do you really think that programme is any good Alan, I found it silly and frivolous. Didn't show putting up bean supports or pea supports. Not at all what I was expecting ........... I agree. I was extremely disappointed because the programme taught me nothing. I want to see a normal (non-celebrity), but experienced person tackling an abandoned council allotment from scratch, and follow them in-depth throughout the growing year. I want to see digging, tilling, sowing, planting, putting up supports, shovelling manure, making compost heaps, fighting potato blight and carrot flies. I don't want to see fancy camera angles or the family pussy cat. I don't want the person to have a team of volunteer diggers from the local horticultural college. I don't want the person to have bucket-loads of money to buy lovely paths and raised beds. I want the person to use stuff raided from skips, second-hand barrels, and old bits of wood. Basically, I want to see a real person on a real allotment doing real things. Bring back Bob Flowerdew ?? Jenny "~) |
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On 4 Feb, 10:25, "JennyC" wrote:
"Mel" wrote in message ... "Janet Tweedy" wrote There is a programme currently on TV about growing your own veg . Do you really think that programme is any good Alan, I found it silly and frivolous. Didn't show putting up bean supports or pea supports. Not at all what I was expecting ........... I agree. I was extremely disappointed because the programme taught me nothing. I want to see a normal (non-celebrity), but experienced person tackling an abandoned council allotment from scratch, and follow them in-depth throughout the growing year. I want to see digging, tilling, sowing, planting, putting up supports, shovelling manure, making compost heaps, fighting potato blight and carrot flies. I don't want to see fancy camera angles or the family pussy cat. I don't want the person to have a team of volunteer diggers from the local horticultural college. I don't want the person to have bucket-loads of money to buy lovely paths and raised beds. I want the person to use stuff raided from skips, second-hand barrels, and old bits of wood. Basically, I want to see a real person on a real allotment doing real things. Bring back Bob Flowerdew ?? Jenny "~)- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - They could do worse than re-editing some of Geoff Hamilton's pieces and make those into half hour programs. Steve |
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"80/20" wrote "JennyC" wrote: Bring back Bob Flowerdew ?? Jenny "~)- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - They could do worse than re-editing some of Geoff Hamilton's pieces and make those into half hour programs. Steve Hope the BBC is watching this "~)) Jenny |
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George.com wrote:
"Alan Holmes" wrote in message ... There is a programme currently on TV about growing your own veg and it is claimed that a plot 3 metres (10 feet) square can provide you with veg all years round. Is that really possible? Alan and what about the stuff that dies, do you stop eating for a month waiting for replacements to grow? What about crop rotation, companion planting etc. It takes a while for new gardeners to catch on to skills around rotation, inter cropping and the like. What if you put down a crop of potatos, where else do you plant whilst they grow? I have several garden wider than 1m and longer than 3 m (ie, each more than 3m square). 1 is 2/3 full of potatos, which take months to grow, and 1/3 with peas which mildew has just got. Another is 2/3 full of tomato plants (which blight is having a merry time with) and the rest of the area broccoli and beetroot. If the tomatos follow the peas I am supposed to stop eating veges for a while. If you are new to gardening unless you constantly watch for disease and pests the crop may go west, by the time you figure out what the disease is it is to late. Only way I can see it working really successfully is if you resort to things like green leaf veges like lettuce, carrots and continually plant, keep the soil working 365 days, keep things growing with artificial fertilisers, use sprays and buy young plants from a nursery ready propogated on an ongoing basis. rob I admit to watching it and finding it better that the garden "hardware" programmes we had. One plus is at least it shows failures, knock it though you may, most programmes show only unrealistic super crops. I quite like CQ, however I found her very repetitive smacking her lips over salad crops! |
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"Broadback" wrote I admit to watching it and finding it better that the garden "hardware" programmes we had. One plus is at least it shows failures, knock it though you may, most programmes show only unrealistic super crops. I quite like CQ, however I found her very repetitive smacking her lips over salad crops! The smacking of the lips is probably a result of wanting to make clear how delicious it all is. Trying to get taste across on screen is hard, and she does indeed overdo it a bit. I must say I do like the music thought!! Jenny |
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writes "Mel" wrote in message ... "Janet Tweedy" wrote There is a programme currently on TV about growing your own veg . Do you really think that programme is any good Alan, I found it silly and frivolous. Didn't show putting up bean supports or pea supports. Not at all what I was expecting ........... I agree. I was extremely disappointed because the programme taught me nothing. I want to see a normal (non-celebrity), but experienced person tackling an abandoned council allotment from scratch, and follow them in-depth throughout the growing year. I want to see digging, tilling, sowing, planting, putting up supports, shovelling manure, making compost heaps, fighting potato blight and carrot flies. I don't want to see fancy camera angles or the family pussy cat. I don't want the person to have a team of volunteer diggers from the local horticultural college. I don't want the person to have bucket-loads of money to buy lovely paths and raised beds. I want the person to use stuff raided from skips, second-hand barrels, and old bits of wood. Basically, I want to see a real person on a real allotment doing real things. Bring back Bob Flowerdew ?? I thought he was still on Gardeners' Question Time? Much more interesting than some of the stuff they call 'gardening' on the TV. -- June Hughes |
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"June Hughes" wrote JennyC writes Bring back Bob Flowerdew ?? I thought he was still on Gardeners' Question Time? Much more interesting than some of the stuff they call 'gardening' on the TV. -- June Hughes Yep http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/gqt/panel/index.shtml Jenny |
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"Janet Tweedy" wrote in message ... In article , Alan Holmes writes There is a programme currently on TV about growing your own veg and it is claimed that a plot 3 metres (10 feet) square can provide you with veg all years round. Is that really possible? Alan Do you really think that programme is any good Alan, I found it silly and frivolous. some good moments but generally a lot of faffing about with the camera, with music and pictures of happy families digging in their soil etc. I don't think it is any good either, but I just HAD to watch it, just in case there was someting interesting, fool that I am! Didn't show putting up bean supports or pea supports. Not at all what I was expecting ........... I was expecting more as well! I cannot believe that Carol Klein didn't realise that sowing seeds under a magnolia tree wouldn't incur some drawbacks! She seemed surprised that the roots had stopped her crops from growing full size ! I couldn't undersatnd that bit either, I would not have planted anything that close to any tree One of those good ideas that have been hi jacked by the "meeja" types again ... sigh -- Janet Tweedy Dalmatian Telegraph http://www.lancedal.demon.co.uk |
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In article , George.com
writes "Alan Holmes" wrote in message ... There is a programme currently on TV about growing your own veg and it is claimed that a plot 3 metres (10 feet) square can provide you with veg all years round. Is that really possible? I have several garden wider than 1m and longer than 3 m (ie, each more than 3m square). There is a confusion here between: 3 metres square and 3 square metres. The former means a square of side 3 metres. Such a square has an area of 9 square metres. -- Chris |
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On 4 Feb, 12:07, "JennyC" wrote:
Yephttp://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/gqt/panel/index.shtml He is lovely isn't it :o)) The other day I got gobsmacked by the findings that the lotus flower was related to the Plane tree. A DNA thing. This programme is wonderful. No need for tv, you can just imagine the images in your mind .... |
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"Alan Holmes" wrote in message ... "Janet Tweedy" wrote in message ... In article , Alan Holmes writes There is a programme currently on TV about growing your own veg and it is claimed that a plot 3 metres (10 feet) square can provide you with veg all years round. Is that really possible? Alan Do you really think that programme is any good Alan, I found it silly and frivolous. some good moments but generally a lot of faffing about with the camera, with music and pictures of happy families digging in their soil etc. I don't think it is any good either, but I just HAD to watch it, just in case there was someting interesting, fool that I am! Didn't show putting up bean supports or pea supports. Not at all what I was expecting ........... I was expecting more as well! I cannot believe that Carol Klein didn't realise that sowing seeds under a magnolia tree wouldn't incur some drawbacks! She seemed surprised that the roots had stopped her crops from growing full size ! I couldn't undersatnd that bit either, I would not have planted anything that close to any tree One of those good ideas that have been hi jacked by the "meeja" types again ... sigh It's a 'lifestyle' programme, made to look good and suck the wannabe gardener's in. Not much cop for the serious gardener, but it hits its mark. Hence all the shots of children climbing trees, robins eating out of hands, rural veg gardens and the grainy out of focus 8mm cine film linking shots. The occasional music is well chosen too. Good-looking, arty, feel-good stuff, and well done IMO for its intended target. Better sticking to Monty Don or what have you for the more serious stuff. Andy. |
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"Andy" wrote It's a 'lifestyle' programme, made to look good and suck the wannabe gardener's in. Not much cop for the serious gardener, but it hits its mark. Hence all the shots of children climbing trees, robins eating out of hands, rural veg gardens and the grainy out of focus 8mm cine film linking shots. The occasional music is well chosen too. Good-looking, arty, feel-good stuff, and well done IMO for its intended target. Better sticking to Monty Don or what have you for the more serious stuff. Andy. I agree that it's not very 'in depth' info but there are a lot of things I like about the prog: Carol gives one hope that not all ladies of a 'certain age' are grumpy.... Her enthusiasm is catching Wrinkles can look OK I love the music - find myself remembering stuff I'd forgotten .... The robin is sweet - wish mine was as tame It actually makes me want to grow my own Jenny |
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On 4 Feb, 19:38, "JennyC" wrote:
I agree that it's not very 'in depth' info but there are a lot of things I like about the prog: Carol gives one hope that not all ladies of a 'certain age' are grumpy.... Her enthusiasm is catching Wrinkles can look OK I love the music - find myself remembering stuff I'd forgotten .... The robin is sweet - wish mine was as tame It actually makes me want to grow my own Be a 'serious gardener' Jenny. You cannot grow robins. |
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On Sun, 4 Feb 2007 20:38:29 +0100, "JennyC"
wrote: I agree that it's not very 'in depth' info but there are a lot of things I like about the prog: Carol gives one hope that not all ladies of a 'certain age' are grumpy.... Her enthusiasm is catching Wrinkles can look OK I love the music - find myself remembering stuff I'd forgotten .... The robin is sweet - wish mine was as tame It actually makes me want to grow my own Jenny Jenny, I agree with you. Carol K's enthusiasm and obvious enjoyment give inspiration, and hopefully people who have never before tried to grow veg will give it a try. It's not all success. They show the problems, like the cabbage-white etc. I'm really enjoying the series. Pam in Bristol |
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"Martin" wrote in message ... On 4 Feb 2007 13:19:18 -0800, "La Puce" wrote: On 4 Feb, 19:38, "JennyC" wrote: snip The robin is sweet - wish mine was as tame It actually makes me want to grow my own Be a 'serious gardener' Jenny. You cannot grow robins. You beat me to it, Puce. She could always buy a bird box. That is a typically idiotic post from LaPuke -- Martin |
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writes I agree. I was extremely disappointed because the programme taught me nothing. I want to see a normal (non-celebrity), but experienced person tackling an abandoned council allotment from scratch, and follow them in-depth throughout the growing year. Do you see the programme "Allotment" on, It's on Discovery Real Time extra Mondays at 6.30pm It's very hands on and shows all sorts of allotments and even flower growing plus shows and general gardening tips. The presenters clearly love growing vegetables and they don't prattle on too much, they even have their own allotments.. Last week they were showing huge vegetables but made the point that taste was important! I think tomorrow night's episode must be about no.15. Janet -- Janet Tweedy Dalmatian Telegraph http://www.lancedal.demon.co.uk |
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wrote: "Andy" wrote It's a 'lifestyle' programme, made to look good and suck the wannabe gardener's in. Not much cop for the serious gardener, but it hits its mark. Hence all the shots of children climbing trees, robins eating out of hands, rural veg gardens and the grainy out of focus 8mm cine film linking shots. The occasional music is well chosen too. Good-looking, arty, feel-good stuff, and well done IMO for its intended target. Better sticking to Monty Don or what have you for the more serious stuff. Andy. I agree that it's not very 'in depth' info but there are a lot of things I like about the prog: Carol gives one hope that not all ladies of a 'certain age' are grumpy.... Her enthusiasm is catching Wrinkles can look OK I love the music - find myself remembering stuff I'd forgotten .... The robin is sweet - wish mine was as tame It actually makes me want to grow my own It's honest, engaging, sensual and emotional and absolutely hits its mark imho. It's a pity that a few of the hortisnobs around here have to let us know how superior their knowledge is, as if that's some kind of valid critique. |
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"La Puce" wrote in message oups.com... On 4 Feb, 19:38, "JennyC" wrote: I agree that it's not very 'in depth' info but there are a lot of things I like about the prog: Carol gives one hope that not all ladies of a 'certain age' are grumpy.... Her enthusiasm is catching Wrinkles can look OK I love the music - find myself remembering stuff I'd forgotten .... The robin is sweet - wish mine was as tame It actually makes me want to grow my own Be a 'serious gardener' Jenny. You cannot grow robins. Damn, another illusion bites the dust :~) Jenny |
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On 5 Feb, 00:51, Stan The Man wrote:
It's honest, engaging, sensual and emotional and absolutely hits its mark imho. It's a pity that a few of the hortisnobs around here have to let us know how superior their knowledge is, as if that's some kind of valid critique And it's frustrating. I just cannot find my Cat Steven's album .... ;o) |
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On 5 Feb, 13:25, Martin wrote:
Didn't you heat it with granny's hair drier and turn it into an oh so fashionable vinyl flower pot 20 years ago? On a roll aren't we Martin. Don't underestimate my power of creativity blink blink nudge nudge |
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On 5 Feb, 14:08, Martin wrote:
Artisan broodje kaas, Puce? Hmmm... you might go too fast there, but no, not yet. Wait till I get me goat. In my rummage I still haven't found Mr Steven's Lp but found Nitin Sawhney Beyond Skin. My ... I had forgotten how good this record was :o) |
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On 5 Feb, 15:05, Martin wrote:
Artisan broodje geitenkaas? Ja. BAaaaahhhhh.... |
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"Martin" wrote in message ... On Mon, 5 Feb 2007 06:40:28 +0100, "JennyC" wrote: "La Puce" wrote in message groups.com... On 4 Feb, 19:38, "JennyC" wrote: I agree that it's not very 'in depth' info but there are a lot of things I like about the prog: Carol gives one hope that not all ladies of a 'certain age' are grumpy.... Her enthusiasm is catching Wrinkles can look OK I love the music - find myself remembering stuff I'd forgotten .... The robin is sweet - wish mine was as tame It actually makes me want to grow my own Be a 'serious gardener' Jenny. You cannot grow robins. Damn, another illusion bites the dust :~) Have you thought of growing tits? Of course you haven't. Martin With this weather they'd be blue ones ;~) Jenny |
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"Martin" wrote in message ... On 5 Feb 2007 03:14:03 -0800, "La Puce" wrote: On 5 Feb, 00:51, Stan The Man wrote: It's honest, engaging, sensual and emotional and absolutely hits its mark imho. It's a pity that a few of the hortisnobs around here have to let us know how superior their knowledge is, as if that's some kind of valid critique And it's frustrating. I just cannot find my Cat Steven's album .... ;o) Didn't you heat it with granny's hair drier and turn it into an oh so fashionable vinyl flower pot 20 years ago? Martin there is a new 'shop' here in r'dam selling recycled stuff made into other things.... they have fruit bowls (LPs) pen holders (singles) for sale .... Jenny :~) |
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On 5 Feb, 16:00, "JennyC" wrote:
there is a new 'shop' here in r'dam selling recycled stuff made into other things.... they have fruit bowls (LPs) pen holders (singles) for sale .... You ought to tell them what they really are for Jenny. |
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"Alan Holmes" wrote in message ... There is a programme currently on TV about growing your own veg and it is claimed that a plot 3 metres (10 feet) square can provide you with veg all years round. Is that really possible? I can't proffer an opinion on that but I did see the repeat tonight and appreciated the soundtrack - ELP, Sparks et al. Oh and I thought the programme was quite good :-) |
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"Martin" wrote I should have said great tits. http://images.google.co.uk/images?sv...t+tits&spell=1 Martin We had two long tailed ones in the garden yesterday.............. http://images.google.co.uk/images?sv...tit%22&spell=1 Jenny |
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"Martin" wrote in message ... On 5 Feb 2007 06:31:49 -0800, "La Puce" wrote: On 5 Feb, 14:08, Martin wrote: Artisan broodje kaas, Puce? Hmmm... you might go too fast there, but no, not yet. Wait till I get me goat. Artisan broodje geitenkaas? Makes you want to Puke! -- Martin |
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"JennyC" wrote in message ... "Martin" wrote in message ... On Mon, 5 Feb 2007 06:40:28 +0100, "JennyC" wrote: "La Puce" wrote in message egroups.com... On 4 Feb, 19:38, "JennyC" wrote: I agree that it's not very 'in depth' info but there are a lot of things I like about the prog: Carol gives one hope that not all ladies of a 'certain age' are grumpy.... Her enthusiasm is catching Wrinkles can look OK I love the music - find myself remembering stuff I'd forgotten .... The robin is sweet - wish mine was as tame It actually makes me want to grow my own Be a 'serious gardener' Jenny. You cannot grow robins. Damn, another illusion bites the dust :~) Have you thought of growing tits? Of course you haven't. Martin With this weather they'd be blue ones ;~) I daren't expose mine! Alan |
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"Martin" wrote in message ... On Mon, 5 Feb 2007 16:58:45 +0100, "JennyC" wrote: "Martin" wrote in message . .. On Mon, 5 Feb 2007 06:40:28 +0100, "JennyC" wrote: "La Puce" wrote in message legroups.com... On 4 Feb, 19:38, "JennyC" wrote: I agree that it's not very 'in depth' info but there are a lot of things I like about the prog: Carol gives one hope that not all ladies of a 'certain age' are grumpy.... Her enthusiasm is catching Wrinkles can look OK I love the music - find myself remembering stuff I'd forgotten .... The robin is sweet - wish mine was as tame It actually makes me want to grow my own Be a 'serious gardener' Jenny. You cannot grow robins. Damn, another illusion bites the dust :~) Have you thought of growing tits? Of course you haven't. Martin With this weather they'd be blue ones ;~) That thought had occurred to me :-) I should have said great tits. I still wouldn't want to expose them! Alan |
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In article , Stan The Man
writes It's honest, engaging, sensual and emotional and absolutely hits its mark imho. It's a pity that a few of the hortisnobs around here have to let us know how superior their knowledge is, as if that's some kind of valid critique. What a shame you are confusing being keen on plants only with someone caring that the media might actually show people who want to learn about vegetable growing, the necessary information without resorting to 75% of a programme being given over to incidental music and 'lifestyle shots' If you' watched The allotment you'd seen what I mean. There they do show how to grow plants but in a down to earth way, and they actually show HOW to put up the supports etc and how to overcome problems. The BBC programme didn't show how to erect runner bean supports etc. If they wanted to appeal to those people who have never touched a seed packet or tried gardening then why on earth put it on BBC2 on a Friday night? Why not put it on main stream BBC1 about 7pm? The Friday night slot has always been seen as the part of the week where you get as near to a gardening programme as they will allow. You aren't going to get the majority of TV views turning over for the programme unless they actually want to learn or are interested. RTE television could make superb programmes to taught everyone whether beginner or experienced gardener and yet did it without 'artistic' shots or mood music:) Janet -- Janet Tweedy Dalmatian Telegraph http://www.lancedal.demon.co.uk |
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On 6 Feb, 15:53, Janet Tweedy wrote:
What a shame you are confusing being keen on plants only with someone caring that the media might actually show people who want to learn about vegetable growing, the necessary information without resorting to 75% of a programme being given over to incidental music and 'lifestyle shots' If you' watched The allotment you'd seen what I mean. There they do show how to grow plants but in a down to earth way, and they actually show HOW to put up the supports etc and how to overcome problems. The BBC programme didn't show how to erect runner bean supports etc. But don't you know already?! I have the strange feeling that the people who do know best are the most critical of this programme. If I wanted to go through hours of fruit bushes pruning advices, filmed in the 60s, and so boring that it kept sending my whole class to sleep, I would consult the hundreds upon hundreds of videos available! And what are the problems that Carol came across that wasn't explained? The leeks preping was clear to me, the soil preping for the pumpkins too, as well as the winter salad crop and the taste, the TASTE!! It's simply marvelous that for once we get a bit of everything into a programme. I'm sure Titmarsh and Don are on their way for another series soon, but until then, doesn't this programme make you eager to start?! It did to me ... can't wait end of Feb. And Carol's friend first garden is honest and true to life - something I have seen hundreds of time in my life but never on tv before. It's indeed about time we were to be shown for whom we really are and not for what we're not. This thread has all the airs and graces of Mrs Bucket. RTE television could make superb programmes to taught everyone whether beginner or experienced gardener and yet did it without 'artistic' shots or mood music:) Surely they couldn't have taught the experienced gardeners ... And I've watch lots of these videos at college and ZZZZZzzzzzzzzzz.... Oops sorry, they were indeed very fascinating ;o) |
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Alan Holmes wrote:
There is a programme currently on TV about growing your own veg and it is claimed that a plot 3 metres (10 feet) square can provide you with veg all years round. Is that really possible? Alan No slug damage ! Not a slug in the place !! Whaa..aattt!! After all the rain we,ve had! What planet are they on? The prog was all style and no substance. What our own 'Plotty' thought of it I shudder to think. The Beeb would have done much better televising his own excellent videos. Sam. |
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On 4 Feb, 19:38, "JennyC" wrote:
The robin is sweet - wish mine was as tame Another chance for you to learn how to tame your robin tonight ;o) Check this - I've been getting the emails about 'grow your own' since the first programme, and there's lot of stuff from the RHS and videos too, for those more inclined on digging deeper. http://www.rhs.org.uk/vegetables/techniques.asp http://www.rhs.org.uk/vegetables/crops/brassicas.asp http://www.rhs.org.uk/vegetables/ |
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