Thursday, 29 April 2010

Alys Fowler’s The Edible Garden

Way back in August of last year I did a little review of Alys Fowler's
I liked that book a lot even though to be honest it didn't tell me anything I didn't already know.
But I liked Alys' style and I found that she made me want to garden. With that in mind I was keen to watch her BBC program The Edible Garden
Have you seen it?
Once again I found that I liked her style, who could resist someone who
gardens with a Jack Russell and talks to her hens?
I'm not learning anything I don't already know but I'm enjoying the show,
it has an element of whimsy and escapism that I find appealing.
What do you think?
Oh correction - I'd never heard of hapa-zome until I saw Alys making those
fabric lid covers for jam pots on last nights show.
Now I'm keen to have a go at that myself.
Told you she was inspiring didn't I?

2 comments:

  1. I have fallen in love with Alys, everything from her clothes, garden and her dog... you are absolutely right, it's the element of whimsy that's so enchanting.
    Kimx

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  2. I've only seen the first programme in the series, which I thoroughly enjoyed, but I have the other's taped to watch when I get time. There is also a book out to accompany the series which I wouldn't mind taking a look at, I'll have to see if I can get it through the library.

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