Garden Viewing: English Cottage and Country Gardens

I haven't just been reading...I've been watching! Well, actually, I'm involved in a personal project that is very time consuming (such is life). But, anyway, I discovered that time exercising on my elliptical trainer seems to fly by when I'm watching something interesting. And, let's see...what would peak my interest? I wonder...

How about...gardens! You guessed! :-) I've stumbled across some delightful dvds that I'll tell you about now and then. The first one I want to share is called English Cottage and Country Gardens.



Besides beautiful gardens (a given), there are interviews with some of the actual gardeners...and those are priceless. Especially since this was not filmed recently (timeless, though)...however, you'll adore these gardeners and their gardens. It was the fastest 40 minutes I've spent exercising! And, you know what else...it leaves you (me) with the nicest feelings...and who doesn't want to feel happy on a cold day??

It Came, It Came!

I had regretted not purchasing this dvd when I visited Chelsea in '06. So, if you go to a special show in the future, think about purchasing the dvd then...and not having to fret about it later!




At the time, I thought that all of my pictures would suffice, but I quickly realized how nice it would be to see the exhibits without all the crowds. It also affords you the time to linger that you might not get at the show as well. Plus, it's just a very nice keepsake...who knows if I'll ever get back!

Garden Viewing: Rosemary & Thyme

For a change of pace, how about some good garden tv? Meet two delightful ladies, Rosemary Boxer and Laura Thyme, who are brought together (you'll have to watch to find out exactly how they meet!) and begin a gardening business. Somehow, mystery and murder follow them amidst gorgeous English countryside.

Think Murder She Wrote with a setting all of us can appreciate and some witty English dialogue. What could be better? Some of you may be able find episodes on your local PBS channel. For the rest of us, we can watch them on dvds at our convenience. Three seasons are available for purchase or maybe rental at your local dvd rental outlet. You can always order them online like I did! (I first discovered this series last fall when one of the millions of catalogues that pour in at Christmas had a feature on it/them.)

My recommendation is that you start with the very first episode because you are going to love these gals. Plus, you won't want to miss any of the gardens they work in. Rosemary & Thyme has a website where you can (if you can get it open, sorry; I'm having trouble...hope it works for you) find out even more and even download some adorable wallpaper featuring the ladies.

I'm off to the garden, albeit an English one, while staying warm and cozy. Won't you join me?

Here's an image (not very good, I'm afraid) of Rosemary & Thyme wallpaper that I downloaded for the family room computer:



Aren't they adorable?