What did you miss?
Gardeners’ World fans were blown away by an intricate garden featuring a Hobbit-esque world.
Friday night’s instalment (16 August) of Monty Don’s show included a visit to viewer Nigel’s house, where he had made a special garden out of twisted wood. Created over several years, it featured lots of little nooks and crannies, a stunning maze of walkways and an eye-catching hut, all made from branches.
“This is my crinkle crankle folly,” he said. “The idea is it’s something like The Hobbit, The Lord Of the Rings.”
“I always think a good garden should be full of secrets, excitement,” he went on.
What, how and why?
Viewers were very taken with Nigel and his vision – and the fact he had a dog that looked a lot like Don’s beloved Ned – with some saying his creation was one of the best things they had ever seen on the much-loved BBC programme.
“What an incredible garden,” one impressed viewer posted on X as the TV show aired. Another fan agreed: “Oh I adore this wonderful quirky garden, definitely secret and mysterious and above all so beautiful.”
“The crinkle crankle folly is the most amazing garden creation I think I’ve ever seen,” said another, as one suggested it was “the garden of dreams”, adding: “Love love love.” Someone else posted: “What a fantastic Hobbity garden.”
“The crinkle crankle hut is amazing,” said someone else, as another viewer declared it was “one of the best things I’ve ever seen on Gardeners’ World”.
One viewer remarked on Instagram: “Just watching tonight’s show, please please please have more of Nigel and his crinkle crankle garden, what a lovely bloke.
“Deserves a whole programme with him – he even had an old Ned. Think you would make a great pairing.”
What else did viewers say?
The episode also featured a prairie garden and saw Don tending to his cosmos and doing some planting. Many fans told how the show is a moment of calm and relaxation after a busy week, with one even likening it to meditation.
One posted on X as the episode started: “Are you sitting comfortably peeps? Here comes Gardeners’ World our hour of mindfulness.” “After a hectic (but really fun) week it’s time to relax with GW,” said another.
“I’m in the midst of moving chaos ATM, I am very grateful for a calming break from all the boxes,” said someone else, as another fan said Gardeners’ World was “the best hour of the week”.
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