Monty Don.

@zilly, @pete

I've just noticed that all the people who tagged "Like" to my post asserting the reality and truth of zilly's statement about being qualified...........were all Men

 

Well, I think I was trying to point out that most Gardeners cannot afford to plant so lavishly, Logan, so it can be a bit frustrating for some, and affordable pots can be done using plants at prices we're willing to spend on.
Monty, to be fair, is not the only one to do it, as a lot of the other Presenters trying to show Gardeners how to make up a large pot with colour do the same presenting a finished product that would cost several hundred pounds which is way beyond the pocket of ordinary Gardeners while looking pleased with themselves. I think it would be far more clever and interesting if they showed Gardeners how to make good planted pots within ordinary budgets. As I said I like Monty as he gardens with quiet passionate but, at times, loses touch with what other Gardeners can afford.
There is one Presenter who, in my opinion, gardens with the same sort of passion as Monty but is realistic enough to keep projects within ordinary budgets........and that is Adam Frost.

 

I'm a heathen! I've never watched Monty

 

Oh, shame on you, shiney

 

I am reminded of Geoff Hamilton who was very much a man of the people, he would show us how to garden and make things on a tight budget. I have to agree with you @ARMANDII that not many of us have the luxury of a potting shed full of home made composts of varying mixes plus a big heated greenhouse.

 

I think he was probably the best Garden Presenter that Gardeners World ever had. He just had a way of talking that made you feel you were part of the family, and his habit of showing you how to do things cheaply and his common sense advice and tips got you really inspired to go out into the garden as soon as the program had finished! He understood the ordinary Gardener, what they were interested in, and the limitations of their pockets, yet inspired them to make their gardens so much better.



I used to visit Barnsdale with my Wife after he passed away and loved the number of different style gardens from a small Town Garden to country gardens that he created permanently at Barnsdale for people to see.
I was really pleased when his Family had the Bust made and set up in the Garden.