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Just wondered if anyone else has bought these videos/DVD's of a Penine Kitchen & Garden and wondered what they think of them. I ordered mine through GYo mag and have quite enjoyed Jan & Febs & looking forward to March. The couple that have this estate and have filmed themselves working in their very large greenhouse and in their kitchen both have full time jobs (no children) and are very dedicated to growing thier own and all that it involves. They have some good gadgets and ideas. Just wondered what fellow grapes think of it if they have it or perhaps would like to borrow from me.

Hi Weavie
We are still trying to watch the Victorian Kitchen Garden. Got it for my birthday and weve only seen two episodes so far (part of the problem is all the football/sport that's been on lately!)

Have you seen Steve Partidge's blog? It's nearly as good I'm sure.
http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ead.php?t=5410

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Hi Madderbat
Yes, I have been following Steve P's blog which, as you say, is really good. Funny you should say about the Victorian garden. It was because I had finally finished viewing same that I ordered the Penine Kitchen & Garden. I know what you mean about getting time though. I put the dvd in my laptop and sneak upstairs with it when O/H is watching th golf with both eyes closed (but he's not asleep you understand) and when children fast asleep. It's worth catching and as the year progresses I'm sure it will get more interesting.

Hi Weavie, its something i was temped by but didnt in the end, I would love a "loan" is available.

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Yes of course, be pleased to lendit to you. Just email me with your address and I'll send it. It will be Jan's as Feb's has only recently arrived and I'm still watching.

It does sound very interesting, unfortunately funds dont allow me to purchase them. I love the Victorian Kitchen Garden however. Bernie aka Dexterdog

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I have the Victorian Kitchen garden on DVD but must confess I have never heard of the Penine kitchen and garden!
Excuse my ignorance but what is Penine? Is it a persons name? Can you elaborate a bit?

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Basically it's a couple who have an estate in Yorkshire. They have recorded how they prepare the land,planting in the greenhouse and orchards and gardens. It's all about sowing, growing, harvesting and coooking what they grow. They both have full time jobs and they do their gardening in the evenings and at weekends. It got off to a bit of a slow start in January, but Febs is better. Each DVD lasts 3 hours so it's not bad value for £10.00. I've enjoyed the first two and I'll be interested to know what PW thinks when he's seen it. By the way, think Pennine is the place in Yorkshire but can't be sure.
I really enjoyed the Victorian Kitchen garden too. Would love to grow those peas!

Got some......... Ne Plus Ultra, only got about a dozen though or else you could have had some! Got them from Pennard! Not bad for a quid!

http://www.pennardplants.com/

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Hey Snadger, get offa my cloud...I'm going for the top seven listings

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Aw shucks, what a shame...nite nite!

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Thought you would know where the Pennines are Snadger! Have a look on a map and the big hills between Lancashire and Yorkshire are called, um, er - the Pennines! LOL! (Haven't checked, presumably that's where this series is set?) Bernie aka Dexterdog

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where can you buy the Victorian Kitchen garden......I would love a copy?
Sam

We have BBC Tele prog on 2 DVDs ( is this what you require?)
Purchaced from Amazon

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Thanks Bubblewrap.

Ellas Mum, BW didn't quite get it right, it was play.com that we got it from, £5.99 delivered for 2 dvd set. good value and a wonderful programme.

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Ursula LeGuin
http://www.etribes.com/madderbat

Thought about that DDL but it aint spelled like dat! Unless weavie has mispelled it If so, he/she will have Peter from the grammar police on to them!

PS Wondered what that line of pointy things in a chain in the distance I can see out of my window was???

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Thats the bars on the windows

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So why are my Pajamas on back to front with the cuffs joined then?

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Hi guys - Weavie here (female by the way) well I was the last time I looked. Got the spelling from the DVD cover so should be right. PW should have the DVD's by the morning so hope he'll enjoy them. Each programme is 3 hours long though so def. need to be multi-tasking while watching. I got through piles of ironing! Put creases in all the wrong places as wasn't looking at what I was doing. I'll be amazed if I'm the only one on the vine that has ordered these DVD's. I also watched The Victorian garden - found it v. interesting. Did you guys think the presenter sounded like Alan Wicker?