BBC TV ... The Big Allotment Challenge .. and Beechgrove ...

Thanks TT... will watch out for it....:))))

Sounds an interesting programme TT. Jim Buttress came to give a talk at our gardening club last November (he's a great speaker with a wealth of gardening stories, he is/was an RHS judge for the 'Britain in Bloom' competition) and he mentioned he was filming a programme for the BBC but he didn't know when it would be televised. Thank you for keeping us informed of up-coming gardening programmes.

That sounds interesting Terra, and having new gardening faces will be a breath of fresh air!

love your choice of photos by the way thanks all x

Thanks Holly, Meadowland, Jaykaty and Pam ..
.. and Nan for the 'like' ... let's me know this type of blog is looked at, and is useful !

yes... these new shows are an hour in length and the new gardening faces will be interesting, including Jim Buttress.

These blogs are useful Terra - you put so much work into producing them. I for one am grateful you make that effort x
I think Beechgrove starts next week. The crew were filming on the day Scotsgran and I were at Dunblane.

Thanks Marybells ..

Hi Angie ...
Thank you ...
are you and Scotsgran going to be TV stars ? ;o) x

I've just found this for Beechgrove ...

Beechgrove is back at 7:30pm on Thursday 3rd April on BBC2 Scotland and at 8:30am on Sunday 6th April on BBC2 network ...

so I'll add that info. to the blog above.

Please do Terra. This is very helpful, and I've not missed stuff in the past because of your blogs....but only if you want to! :)

thank you Junna ...

Hi Karen .. Thanks.
I'll put the blogs on whenever I get the chance.
This way we end up helping each other because via this blog, Angie reminded me to look out for Beechgrove starting again .. I like those programmes. :o)

Hi TT. Thank you for doing this. I will be following the programmes with interest.

Hi Tuesdaybear ...
lovely to see you back on GoY :o)
Yes, when I'm busy, I often record programmes to watch later. Good idea !

Yes... Beechgrove has a good mix of presenters and gardening themes... very relaxing to watch :o)

Thanks TT. Yes, we've been through a dreadful 7 months or so as a family but we think we are turning a corner now.

I'm glad things are getting better for you :o) xxx

Thanks, TT, I love the Beechgrove series so will look forward to it. I would have missed it if you hadn't blogged as I usually go off with Millie early on a Sunday. Now we will have a later walk :)

Thanks Gee ...

some of us are going to record the shows and watch them later ... :o)

I don't have any recording 'thingy', TT, but sometimes manage to catch up on Iplayer. Often though I just don't get around to it, especially at this time of year. Millie won't mind a Sunday morning lie in :)

Lol. Gee ...
Maybe Millie will watch Beechgrove with you.

My dogs recognise the theme music of some TV shows.
Conker especially likes the Antiques Road Show tune.

Truffle enjoys Bargain Hunt, particularly the bit at the end where they all kick their legs in the air. He seems to know when that's coming and wakes up to watch... Lol.

Terra - I had forgotten about that photo of Lollo Rossa lettuce and the Oregano ... makes me think of Summer!

Many thanks for the info. on these programmes ... ones for me to watch when it suits!

Thanks Terra, without you and your timely reminders in the blogs I would have missed out on a lot, I 've often had to catch up on iplayer because I forget to set the timer up..
Its always appreciated as it is with all the work and effort people give to us through our Goy pages...

thanks Katarina ..

Hi Shirley ..
Very kind of you to supply the photographic pots illustration ... lovely pic !

Hello Sue ... thank you.
glad to know these TV blogs are useful for you.
Yes ... lots of helpful info. on GoYpedia and around GoY.

I'm looking forward to Beechgrove and also to the Big Allotment Challenge :o)

Thank you TT for the reminder I love the format and presenters on Beechgrove such a friendly show. The new programme looks interesting too I really appreciate your reminder blogs I wouldn't have known about Beechgrove last year without you.....the pictures set the scene a treat :o)

Love Beechgrove... prefer it to GW.More informative and interesting, love the presenters!Thanks Terra, had picked up the fact that it was starting again, from my daily papers gardening page, but keep on with the blogs!

Th blogs help me too, I certainly would have missed the allotment one without your blog. I watch/listen to beechgrove on iplayer when I'm in the kitchen.....

These updates are very useful for me...thank you for taking the time to do it.

Thanks Sandra. :o)

Hi Andrea and Charlie ..
thanks for letting me know ... do you realise you've been almost seven years on GoY !! .... from May 2007 !

Thank you Gralew, Neena and Pam ...
These days I prefer the style and content of Beechgrove over Gardeners' World.

Better watch out Conker doesn't bid for a luxury dog kennel and diamond studded collar TT. Thanks for all the info.

Will be interesting ti see Jim Buttress as he's on the garden programme on the radio sunday morning that I listen too....

Lol. Dorjac ...
Crocus budgie does all the bidding ;o)

Hi Holly ... what's the title of the radio programme ?

Thanks for the TV reminder blogs you make up, TT, I always find them of interest & last year I watched the whole series of gardening programmes that aired in December & which continued into January. Had it not been for you I wouldn't have known about them & I'd have missed a great series that I thoroughly enjoyed!

I don't think I've ever seen the Beechgrove series - I'll have to set up a reminder on my mobile or I'll forget all about it! I did that for the series I mentioned above & didn't miss a single one!

Please continue with these TV gardening programme blogs, I, for one, will read them every time - as I'm sure a lot of other GoYers will, too!

I didn't recognise the photo of the allotment of mine you used, TT! If you hadn't said so I'd have thought it was someone else's! LOL! :-D)

Thanks Terra for telling us about the new series, I have made a note to watch ;0))

Hi Carole ... I hope you like the programmes.

Thanks Balcony ...
glad to know my blogs have helped you to find good gardening shows .... I think you'll enjoy Beechgrove as well ...

Maybe with your picture I should have given this caption ...

Photo by Balcony ... 'Unknown allotment' LOL. ;o)

"Maybe with your picture I should have given this caption ...

Photo by Balcony ... 'Unknown allotment' LOL. ;o)"

Perhaps you should! LOL!

I've made a note on my mobile to remind me next week. Is this a one off programme or part of a series?

The Big Allotment Challenge and Beechgrove Garden are both programmes shown weekly .. not just one-offs ..

Thanks Terra. Its good of you to go to all the trouble of finding all the info. Much appreciated ! I hope you are feeling better now. xx

Thanks Rose ...
Looking forward to these two garden series.
I'm hoping to feel better soon ... xxx

Thanks Mark, Sam and 3d for letting me know the TV blogs are helpful for you :o)

Thank you for letting us Englanders know about Beechgrove. I am happy again now.
Missed it terribly all winter.

Thanks for clearing that up TT! :-)) I've amended my phone's calendar accordingly! :-))

Thank you TT. We had to go away to a family funeral and I forgot all about Beechgrove. I have just watched it on iplayer and am so pleased I did not miss any part of it. The article with Carole Baxter on the SRGC Early Bulb Show was splendid. You can see why Scottish and I had such a wonderful time at the show. Please do continue with your updates on whats on programme wise.

Hi Diane, Balcony, Scotsgran ...
I've just added another blog with more TV garden show dates for your diaries.