GW on design
I was disappointed with last nights Gardeners World. I like Joe Swift’s style of presentation but I thought he had an impossible task explaining about garden design in 30 minutes. I think it would have been better if he had shown how each of the 6 elements had been achieved in everyday gardens.
I was surprised though at my reaction to the last minimilist garden. I am a plantaholic and love growing plants from seeds so a minimalist garden would not be for me but I thought the last garden was beautiful and I can imagine that it is very serene. I loved the massed Box balls. This has got me thinking. Particularly as I also like one of the S African gardens in Monty’s AWin 80 gardens where the owners had used strong topiary and hedging. I dont think I will ever be able to achieve anything like these gardens in my own but its nice to be made to think and consider other styles
I love the ‘magazine’ style of GW and I was getting all cosy and ready for Monty and Alys and so was also disappointed at the 30 min format with Joe – who is fine in himself – just, as you say, too much of him. Carol Kline was on a couple of weeks ago for 30 mins talking about propagation and enjoyed that more. GW has an odd effect on me – like an endorphin rush combined with a mug of horlicks! Still miss Geoff though. Hope you got out in your garden today! Nat
Nat – thanks for the comment. I totally agree with you. Maybe BBC were looking to see what sort of response they would get to a design special. I think they should stick to the practical side of things.