Gardeners' World first appeared on screens back in 1968, when Ken Burras, the Superintendent of the University Botanic Gardens, Oxford, hosted it. Over the decades, other hosts of the BBC programme included Percy Thrower and Alan Titchmarsh. Since 2003, the beloved show has been presented by horticulturist Monty Don, with the assistance of his trusted canines, whom viewers have come to know and love. For years, Gardeners' World has been a form of escapism for BBC fans wanting to forget about work and immerse themselves in gardening. However, since the programme returned earlier this year for a new series, it's felt lacking.
Some fans have been complaining that there is no opening music to the programme anymore, while others believe the show has become "too preachy" as recent episodes have been more focused on rewilding, climate change and peat bans rather than gardening.
In other reviews, viewers have accused the show of focusing more on emotional narratives and pretty scenery instead of teaching them how to plant and grow flowers.
There are also lots of segments on people working on their own gardens, rather than of Monty or his co-stars sharing their tips and tricks.
It feels as though the programme has been dumbed down for some bizarre reason, and those with green fingers might not learn much from it these days.
Overall, it seems as though Gardeners' World has turned into background viewing rather than an hour-long educational session on all things outdoors. It's a real shame!
If the programme wishes to last another decade or so, BBC bosses may have to give it a huge shake-up to keep people interested.
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