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It's quite strange to be on the outside of the filming process - when it's 'your' show you are truly focussed on the job in hand.
In the latest programme, Toby's idea to plant Narcissus 'Golden Dawn' in the less than conventional and much more radical swirl got a very enthusiastic reaction in the production office - I can safely say what at least two people got up to this weekend! It's a refreshing approach to planting bulbs - you don't always want a naturalised looking area of daffs, sometimes you want to have fun, be bold and make an impact! I think the swirl of yellow and orange will be a stunning centerpiece to the developing 'Harvest Garden' in the spring.
Whenever I see an all time favourite plant of mine on Gardeners' World it always get me excited, it's like seeing a good friend on telly! Alys propagating Digitalis ferruginea did just that for me, I bought one earlier this year at Gardeners World Live and carefully planted it in my new garden in Birmingham - unfortunately my puppy Rufus also fell in love with the stately Rusty Foxglove and over a couple of weeks smothered the poor thing to death. I wander if I could do a seedling swap for one with Alys next spring?
Well with all that said I now have to get back to work on the next programme- planting trees, pruning, ponds and all those lovely autumn leaves!