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Why is Gardener's World rubbish now?!!

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Jaxjacky Sun 16-Mar-25 08:28:24

I still watch selectively as it’s recorded so I fast forward if I’m not interested, this week I found the IoW garden interesting as I'm across the water. I also note what Monty is sowing or planting and when.
Another vote for Beechgrove, proper grubby hands.

escaped Sun 16-Mar-25 08:11:25

And a few tips this week about roses!

escaped Sun 16-Mar-25 08:10:40

Well, I have a Ned double, so I watch it for that!

keepingquiet Sun 16-Mar-25 08:09:24

I stopped watching when Monty Don appeared. They get everyone to do the gardening for them and then pretend they did it! It is just designed to make you feel you're a terrible gardener even though you are doing it with no help...

whywhywhy Sun 16-Mar-25 07:19:05

I like Beechgrove better these days.

eddiecat78 Sun 16-Mar-25 07:16:11

Never watch it now. I like Adam but Monty seems completely out of touch with ordinary gardeners and spends a fortune on his own huge plot.
I prefer Beechgrove - much more down to earth

Calendargirl Sun 16-Mar-25 07:12:30

Haven’t watched it for a while now.

Yes, practical gardening tips are what is required, not various presenters swanning round other places.

Monty must be thinking about retirement, surely?

buffyfly9 Sun 16-Mar-25 01:03:32

I used to watch every episode but over the last year or two it has gone downhill, too much emphasis on "looking" at gardens rather than practical demonstrations for those of us who like to get our hands dirty. The episodes I did like were those when Adam Frost took over from Monty Don.

Ilovedogs22 Sun 16-Mar-25 00:11:09

Watching Gardeners World, what a load of complete rubbish!
What do others think please or am I just ratty?? 🥴