On a lighter note….Gardeners World returns tonight.

So happy Monty is back.

Gardening has been a joy for me over the years. Years of free therapy and joy watching, especially at this time of year, the garden come back to life. Unfortunately I no longer have the energy to do all I want to do but sitting comfortably watching Monty get on with it and listening to his soothing voice is such a pleasure.

Thanks for letting us know he is back Merlot. A treat for me later on this afternoon as I missed last night’s viewing.

It was a lovely episode last night, I thought. So calming.
Yes, I noticed the touches of yellow and blue (even though there’s an abundance of these colours in spring, I still felt a sense of support was there).

If it’s the one with the denim dungarees on, he wasn’t my idea of a hunk either … but we are all attracted to different folk.

Do you mean that chap with flowers all round his house? Don't know but not my idea of hunky!

I only caught the end of the program last night so will have to catch up but who was the hunky gardener with a bran in a field?

I found it poignant too winterwhite
I’m wearing my Ukrainian pin brooch with pride and solidarity.

Anyone else notice the subtle Ukrainian flag? Sowing seeds of perennials, one box delphiniums one box rudbeckia, picture of a border of delphiniums with one of rudbeckia directly beneath. Left on screen for a second or two, no words spoken.
Very moving, well I thought so anyway.

I’ve caught up with last night’s GW this morning. It’s my Saturday morning treat.
I enjoy the viewers videos. I like how they show how much the man in the street enjoys their garden and what they are interested in and not just the professional’s passion. ?

I did enjoy the viewers' videos during lockdown. It felt like social interaction when we were all denied it in reality.

I don’t enjoy the viewers’ videos, would rather see more of the professionals. Sue Kent is an inspiration.

I agree entirely Calendargirl. I spent a decade wishing GW was longer and I was wrong.

Calendargirl

I know this will incur wrath, but I prefer just a half hour GW. An hour is often padded out with stuff I’m not keen on, so FFW through those. Would rather see 30 minutes of relevant, proper gardening info than nattering away to some random person.

The random people add to the enjoyment IMO - like Sue Kent who gardens with her feet having been born with no arms and the sisters with Down’s syndrome.

I love the chance to have a peek into other people’s gardens and marvel at the regular visits to more famous ones.

I guess I’m just obsessed with all things gardening. ?

Oh my, I need this programme.

My Friday evenings are now complete. A nice crisp G&T and Gardeners World and all is well in the world. Although, sadly this week it is more likely to be a hot lemsip as I battle covid19.

I know this will incur wrath, but I prefer just a half hour GW. An hour is often padded out with stuff I’m not keen on, so FFW through those. Would rather see 30 minutes of relevant, proper gardening info than nattering away to some random person.

Ah, Spring is here at last, then. I love Monty's slow, smooth delivery, his voice is so calming. Gardeners' World is so soothing to watch, love seeing all the different gardens. It's a nice way to start the weekend (after Tony Blackburn's radio show at 7pm on Radio 2, of course!)

Good news - I'm so looking forward to it. one of my favourites too.
Thanks for the reminder.

Good news, love it.
Often rewatch on Sunday morning, planted on the sofa Mug of Tea and few biscuits, simple Bliss.

New raised bed for veg is up and the greenhouse tidied, my friend’s allotment is also ready for everything I give him to grow.
I’ll watch GW over the weekend.

Thanks Tilly it’s hit and miss growing your own especially here in northwest. The last two years I had much more time to tend my patch and was well rewarded. My dad used to grow his own he was very successful with tomatoes I don’t but I keep trying.

So pleased this programme is returning, I will be glued to the tv. Thank you for the reminder.

I still miss Nigel though. I can’t wait for tonight either, I’ve been battling my weed explosion this week so it will be nice to dream of a garden like Monty’s once again - he always manages to make me believe it’s possible.

I love Patti, she was meant to be his dog wasn't she?

I am disproportionately excited about seeing Patti again.

Excellent