A couple of the pairs seem quite competitive so that might become quite interesting. I wasn't sure how they could make it work for a series but think it's been planned well with having the contests at the end like that. Shame for the ones going out so soon though after all that work.
A couple of the pairs seem quite competitive so that might become quite interesting. I wasn't sure how they could make it work for a series but think it's been planned well with having the contests at the end like that. Shame for the ones going out so soon though after all that work.
I agree. All that work and only going to be in one episode. I feel like they felt they had to stick with a tried a tested format, voting one person (or one two person team in this case) off each week, they didn't just waste a weekend baking, or sewing, they spent months preparing the allotment!
Surely they could have found a way to keep some involvement for everyone, maybe a league table to track winners and loser over several weeks, then the top three pairs in a 'final'?
I liked it. Took me back years to when I was very young and my grandad grew beautifual dahilas on his allotment. I took offence at the masses of bees spoiling the look of them so decided to shake them off until he noticed what I was doing and told me to stop.
Once they have made jams and relishes, what else is there to do with your salad and veg apart from eating them steamed or raw. Ratatouille? Veg lasagne? Fruit pie & quiche?
Haha yep Mazzy, that's probably the next 4 episodes sewn up! Ah sewn missed it this week - mind you I do wonder if they're starting to overdo the whole Bake Off and Sewing Bee format now, complete with mildly irritating tinkly music. It's only annoying me as it's surprisingly addictive and I don't want to peak too soon, before Sewing Bee comes back!
I'd have liked to see more of the aerial, after shots, to see which allotment was the most colourful and which was sparse - and who owned them, but maybe that'd be a bit of a giveaway. Laughed at the tattooed worms (or at least I think he was joking!)
Maybe it will be a slow starter but catch on like sewing bee.
I do wonder if it can keep interest and how much variety there can be in the challenges.
Once they have made jams and relishes, what else is there to do with your salad and veg apart from eating them steamed or raw. Ratatouille? Veg lasagne? Fruit pie & quiche?
Make creative creatures from carrots and spuds. Mr Potato Man?:D
I enjoyed it and thought Fern was a good host. I'm an avid gardener but know nothing about growing fruit or vegetables and even less about making things with/ from them
I would have preferred a League Table Format but will continue to watch it each week. The correct 2 went this week I thought.
I didn't really know what the format would be on this show, but being a keen veggie gardener I tuned in. I was disappointed. I wanted to see more of the first competition where they showed their prize radish. Perhaps they could have had a taste test too. But there wasn't enough gardening or tips for gardeners. Plus, you can be a fantastic gardener but hopeless in the kitchen which seems unfair to me. I couldn't make jam if my life depended on it.
I suspected this program would annoy me, and it did. To turn up to an allotment which was perfectly square, perfectly dug over, neatly mown paths and not a weed, bramble or slug in sight. That's just not reality. Where were the months of back-breaking digging to try and remove couch grass, bindweed and marestail? I laughed when the bloke described digging in a bit of soil improver as "hard work". I wonder how many people will think that allotmenting really does mean having an instant garden in just 15 weeks! Clearly these contestants spent more than the odd Sunday morning on their plots.
However, I did watch it so it can't have been that bad. I like the idea of growing more flowers, which, considering the price of flowers compared to cheap vegetables, is probably a good idea. Some of the old war-time blokes on my allotment get snooty about growing flowers, as they say allotments should be for food production.
Looking foward to seeing what other challenges they will have outside the standard veg showing.
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I can't be doing with people crying and all that hugging. It's only a flipping tv prog.
She was pretty understated. I liked it too - just curious to see how it develops.
Which pair had to leave?
Forgotten their names .... They worked together, woman with dark hair and a very emotional man.
Sean and Liz.
Thanks!
I agree. All that work and only going to be in one episode. I feel like they felt they had to stick with a tried a tested format, voting one person (or one two person team in this case) off each week, they didn't just waste a weekend baking, or sewing, they spent months preparing the allotment!
Surely they could have found a way to keep some involvement for everyone, maybe a league table to track winners and loser over several weeks, then the top three pairs in a 'final'?
She has such a condescending tone. Sounds like she's talking to 5 year olds.
I thought that as well!
Happy with the show at the moment, will continue watching and see how it pans out.
I think the right couple went, their hand tied bouquet was a mess, less is more guys!
Haha yep Mazzy, that's probably the next 4 episodes sewn up!
I'd have liked to see more of the aerial, after shots, to see which allotment was the most colourful and which was sparse - and who owned them, but maybe that'd be a bit of a giveaway. Laughed at the tattooed worms (or at least I think he was joking!)
Make creative creatures from carrots and spuds. Mr Potato Man?:D
I would have preferred a League Table Format but will continue to watch it each week. The correct 2 went this week I thought.
However, I did watch it so it can't have been that bad. I like the idea of growing more flowers, which, considering the price of flowers compared to cheap vegetables, is probably a good idea. Some of the old war-time blokes on my allotment get snooty about growing flowers, as they say allotments should be for food production.
Looking foward to seeing what other challenges they will have outside the standard veg showing.