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  • #16
    I watched it but really only enjoyed the bits where Alan was demonstrating the 'how to do this at home' stuff. That's what I used to like about him on G.World, very straightforward instructions & a friendly manner.
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    • #17
      I agree Sue, he is very good at relaying 'how to' stuff
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      Suzie

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      • #18
        Dont usually like him but must admit the programme was good. Very interesting, lots of how to stuff and ideas of what to do. Will watch again
        Updated my blog on 13 January

        http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra.../blogs/stella/

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        • #19
          Just about to watch it on iPlayer, so thought I'd post a link for those that missed it!

          BBC iPlayer - Alan Titchmarsh's Garden Secrets: 17th Century
          Last edited by Glutton4...; 10-11-2010, 03:07 PM.
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          • #20
            thanks for that G4, I'll now make the effort to watch it: on the lappy while making jam
            All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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            • #21
              I like Alan's personality and down to earth manner, but I've never been able to pin him down as a gardener. With most gardeners you get to know their signature plants and ideas, but Alan never seems to come across with a strong point of view. Then again, maybe that's why he's popular.

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              • #22
                I did enjoy this week's episode - I am (currently) in a very dry garden and his idea, with a pond liner, on how I could grow plants (hostas, astilbes for example) that I would like to grow was, for me, inspiring
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                Suzie

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                • #23
                  I'm looking forward to next weeks programme as hopefully it'll tie in with our centenary garden ......I've found it much more enjoyable than GW
                  S*d the housework I have a lottie to dig
                  a batch of jam is always an act of creation ..Christine Ferber

                  You can't beat a bit of garden porn

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                  • #24
                    Have watched it a few times now; there is a bit too much on hedges and lawns for my liking, my 2 pet hates, but the other bits and bobs, like the fruit trees, was good for me.

                    “If your knees aren't green by the end of the day, you ought to seriously re-examine your life.”

                    "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." Ralph Waldo Emerson

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                    • #25
                      I really like the plants-in-the-table idea he did last night

                      But I'll be glad when that awful blue shirt gets into the wash!!
                      Last edited by piskieinboots; 01-12-2010, 01:50 PM.
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                      Suzie

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                      • #26
                        Originally posted by binley100 View Post
                        ..I've found it much more enjoyable than GW
                        Me too, and I don't even like Alan T

                        (have you seen the sketch John Culshaw does of him?)
                        All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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                        • #27
                          Haven't seen last nights yet cos neighbour came round for a cuppa......it's on my todo list Was there much on veg?
                          S*d the housework I have a lottie to dig
                          a batch of jam is always an act of creation ..Christine Ferber

                          You can't beat a bit of garden porn

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                          • #28
                            It wasn't veg based - no, all the episodes are more design/concept/ideas based really.

                            What I liked about all of the programmes was his non-use of Latin names, he always seems to opt for local/common names - quite refreshing
                            Last edited by piskieinboots; 02-12-2010, 09:01 AM.
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                            Suzie

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                            • #29
                              He is on a lot of things at the moment and writes for a gardening mag, plus I saw a new book at the library. How does he find the time!
                              Updated my blog on 13 January

                              http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra.../blogs/stella/

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