Haha thanks Kris, we're both busy people but we'll try our best to get more videos out! It's easy to take things too seriously sometimes, sure, information is great, but a bit of fun and banter along the way certainly makes the it more watchable!
Thanks Kris, yes, it was never going to be 100% serious and I’m pleased the giddy excitement came through! You do indeed, drop them a message and I’m sure they’ll be more than happy to share some of the very special plants with you 😃
We don't see each other that much but it's certainly great to be able to share these experiences with somebody who enjoys the same interests and is equally crazy!
George, I saw you on Gardener's World with Monty Don a few nights ago here in Jackson, Tennessee, USA, Zone 7b but I do my own version as I can grow of a tropical garden. More a few years ago than now due to my cancer surgery in 2023 left my right leg crippled and in a full leg brace and on a walker permanently. But STILL trying to find a way to garden and make my life move on. Love your channel!
Hi Mike, I’m pleased you enjoyed my Gardeners’ World segment and great to hear about your tropical garden project in Tennessee! Sorry to hear about your health struggles but I’m sure you’re doing a fantastic job in your garden despite it and it’s also doing you the world of good. All the best and keep up the great work!
Pity these two aren't on Gardeners World every week . They definitely make Looking at plants more inspirational and definitely more fun . We need a behind the scenes video on how they got all that in the car though 😂😂😂😂
Cheers Tony, there's definitely room for a bit more entertainment and light hearted exploration of what makes growing and gardening fun isn't there! As for the van, it wasn't too bad to be fair although it was pure coincidence that Mark happened to get exactly the right amount to fill it - another trolley and he'd have been walking home with it!
Thanks Craig and yes, great to see some of the real specialist plants being propagated and sold on a larger scale. Hopefully you'll be in a similar position in a few years!
You two are such a double act! Bringing enthusiasm by the bucket load! Such a brilliant looking place too, My only disappointment was you didn’t film the mayhem of getting all those plants in the van! We’ve all been there, could’ve been the biggest laugh of the video! 😂
Haha thanks Julie, I'm pleased you enjoyed it and yes, Mark is great to bounce off and really brought some great gardening tips to this one too (we do at least pretend to make the videos helpful on some level!). To be honest, the stacking wasn't too bad! You wouldn't have fitted many more in but they covered the floor space about perfectly which was certainly a convenience. The longer Mark was there, the more plants just kept flying into the trolleys - plenty of planting to do this week!
So many lovely plants in there, I always like exploring a good shade tent! It’s a great help for people wanting to plant up a shady border or underplanting, packed full of ideas and combinations 😃 Thanks a lot for watching and commenting, I appreciate your support as always 😊
Such an awesome selection of plants there and the place just looks so presentable and neat, i deffo need to go visit when im next up that way 🙌🏼 great video again 👍🏼 “Chode” of a tree fern had me 🤣
Thanks a lot and apologies for the delayed reply, just getting caught up with comments after a busy couple of weeks. You definitely need to head over, I'd definitely recommend going with an empty car and saving up your pocket money for all the amazing plant choices! Haha yes, you can't take Mark anywhere can you!
Ahh thanks, I'm pleased you enjoyed our bad jokes and joining us on this little trip! I'm excited to see what difference these plants are going to make to Mark's garden!
I loved this video guys! You are always so much fun together. I do the same plant dance whenever I go to any garden centre. I have a few different types of Abutilon of which I love in my garden, but I will have to try and get hold of one of the ‘Thompsonii’ - that is a beautiful plant! I also loved the Clianthus Puniceus ‘White Heron’ that is definitely now on my list! Bless you for another fantastic and fun video George. Much love to you and your family xxx
Haha thanks Samantha, I'm pleased you enjoyed the blend of banter, cool plants and no real filming plan! I suspected Mark wasn't entirely alone in the plant dance! 'Thompsonii' is lovely for sure, a cracking foliage plant and pretty flowers too - that Clianthus is very exotic looking as well. Thanks for your kind words and all the best to you too, I hope you've enjoyed a lovely weekend.
Thank you very much, it was a fun video to film and chuck together so I’m pleased that came across! We’re both busy people but will see what we can do, there’ll hopefully be follow ups later in the year 😃
Great video. I'm definitely gona make a trip up one weekend. You guys should take a look at Nobridge nursery in Telford, if you haven't already. Big site full to the brim with amazing exotics and great prices
Thanks Adam! You won't regret it, just pretend it's a city break in Hull or York or something and pop over! Ahhh Nobridge, the amount of times I've seen pictures or had them sent to me - it really is a wonderland for big specimens and exotics. I'm sure we'd both love to one day but it's a bit of a trek for us. We'll hopefully make it happen though, thanks for the recommendation!
I want to come shop with you two loons, what a blast and so many wonderful plants...geez, how do you choose...and the reason I own a truck w/topper...prolly can't get it across the pond though, fun stuff...!
Haha yes, we had a great time chatting about plants and sharing Shane's garden - you're absolutely right about how tricky it is to choose! You might struggle to get it over here, yes, but at least you're fully setup ready for a plant shopping trip closer to home!
Loved the tour. Absolutely loved it. 3hrs from me but I'm that excited about what's available I'm seriously considering it. Apart from one local garden centre I've pretty much given up on finding anything vaguely exotic near me. Love you guy's enthusiasm. Absolutely 100% get it. My eyes would light up at that place. Cheers gents
Thank you my friend! Maybe worth a trip down then or loosely tie it in with a day / weekend out? We're lucky to have Linden near us who have a decent range of exotic specimens and smaller plants but this place really specialise in the unusual and with so many rarities grown from seed and cuttings on site, I've certainly not been anywhere quite like it! I'm sure you'll get yourself there soon enough, pleased you enjoyed the video and our giddy plant ramblings. I literally only cut less than a minute from the video because I thought, if we're as amazed and excited to see all the cool plants then you and others would be too!
OMG, I live a few miles from this place, and never heard of it till now! I'm on it now though, for sure. Will be there before the end of the week! Thank you both!
Haha yes, all too easily! I was very well behaved with my purchases as you could tell 😂 Mainly because we wouldn’t have been able to get many more home…
Thanks Fraser and yes, there are upsides to living a good distance away! Very easy to spend money there - I had to try hard to be well behaved and luckily distracted by filming and Mark filling the trolleys up! Hopefully you have something similar in your part of the world.
Another amazing video! You and Mark are hilarious together! Mark and his John Phillips! 😆 No 'right plant right place' though! I always wait for it with Tiki Mark Hahhaha
Haha thanks Richard, it was a quick and fun one to film and put together! I've got a feeling that 'John Phillips' joke might make another appearance and 'right plant right place' too in the next video - I only noticed that one was missing in the edit. Don't worry, it'll come back when you least (/most) expect it...
Haha thanks Hugh, that's it, a great trip out and some cool plants - what more do you want?! I was very restrained with my purchases so it was helpful having Mark filling the majority of the van!
Yes, they are indeed. Obviously these plants have gone up in price significantly in recent years but looking around I'd say these are a fair price and more importantly, fantastic plants for the money too.
Thank you for the tour! I fell in love with Plectranthus 'Gold' and Abutilon pictum 'Thompsonii'. I've always loved any Aeonium too! Take care George and your family as well! 🙋♂
Thanks Bernard, you and Mark are definitely a fan of the golden shades and variegated leaves then! He's going a bit crazy with his Aeoniums right now so I can't wait to see his garden later in the summer! Thanks and all the best to you too.
Haha thanks Paul, pleased to hear you enjoyed it! It was a great trip out, no real plan other than Mark was going to buy a lot of plants and I was going to film a video - he's definitely fun to film with and the plants were obviously amazing. The team there were so friendly too, we'll both be back again I'm sure!
So jealous George. I have seen this garden centre so many times on social media. I am definitely going to take a road trip! Need to wait for pay day though!! 😊
It really was amazing Heather and I know how you feel! You can see the restraint with my purchases (not just because Mark filled the van!) but it really was a pleasure seeing so many cool plants and sharing them on here. Definitely somewhere I'll go back to!
Fantastic video George, I really enjoyed it, you guys bounce off each other and there’s never a dull moment listening to you two. The garden centre is well out of reach for me, it’s over a 3 hour drive unfortunately. Keep up the good work
Thanks Peter! Yes, it was a great bit of fun with absolutely no plan - just cool plants and chatting and I'm pleased that came across! Pleased you enjoyed it and hopefully you have something similar in your part of the world.
I know! So many plants I could have taken home very easily, it's great to see somewhere with a real passion for the properly unusual and prepared to display those plants front and centre.
Enjoyed this one George . Nice to go somewhere new with an empty Van 😂😂 . I will go here one day maybe when mark does an open garden i can tie in a vist here too.
Thanks Shane! If you're ever over this way then let us know. I'd have thought you'd already have been to Sunk Island with an empty van though - it's full of your kind of plants!
Great double act you two! I’ve been thinking of going to Sunk Island but I had just about convinced myself it was too far, I live just north of Gainsborough, but you’ve changed my mind, but I am easily led 🤣
Haha thanks John, I leave most of the comedy to Mark and just interrupt with my overenthusiastic plant talk - I get my own back more in the editing though! Not too far at all, you're basically just down the road! Get yourself there haha!
Hi George, Sunk Island looks fantastic, just wish it was closer to where I live. On a completely different topic, I have a Gunnera which I bought from Trebah a little over a year ago in a 1ltr pot. It's now grown ( in a pot) to shoulder height. One of the leaves is blocking the pathway, is it OK to remove it? Also with the current restrictions on Gunnera, do you recommend cutting the seed heads off ? Sorry for going off topic, but your advice would be greatly appreciated. Keep up the good work.
Hi Victor, thanks and apologies for my delayed reply. Yes, Sunk Island was well worth a visit and one to keep in mind if you're ever up this way! As for your Gunnera, removing the odd leaf shouldn't affect it too much, assuming it's not an option to prop or tie it out of the way. If somebody had a plant suspected to be a Gunnera tinctoria growing next to a stream then yes, it would certainly be a responsible precaution to remove the seed heads. In all honesty, in most garden settings I personally don't see that it's necessary for plants likely to be manicata or the x cryptica hybrid. I hope it continues to grow well for you.
I know… shocking! I think Mark was that focused on choosing what plants he was going to buy from the crazy selection that where they were actually going to go (right or wrong place!) came a distant second so unfortunately you were subjected to a plant dance outtro instead! It’ll be back though, I’m very sure…
Both of yous need to make more videos together 🤣 laughter and learning is the best combination
Haha thanks Kris, we're both busy people but we'll try our best to get more videos out! It's easy to take things too seriously sometimes, sure, information is great, but a bit of fun and banter along the way certainly makes the it more watchable!
@@GeorgesJungleGarden Laurel & Hardy 🤣😂
Haha yes, not far off!
Such a fun video. So many plants. I really need to pay a visit at some point.
Thanks Kris, yes, it was never going to be 100% serious and I’m pleased the giddy excitement came through! You do indeed, drop them a message and I’m sure they’ll be more than happy to share some of the very special plants with you 😃
Fantastic…well done boys….
Thanks Peter, there's another video from Mark's house just about to go up!
What lovely friends you both are.
We don't see each other that much but it's certainly great to be able to share these experiences with somebody who enjoys the same interests and is equally crazy!
George, I saw you on Gardener's World with Monty Don a few nights ago here in Jackson, Tennessee, USA, Zone 7b but I do my own version as I can grow of a tropical garden. More a few years ago than now due to my cancer surgery in 2023 left my right leg crippled and in a full leg brace and on a walker permanently. But STILL trying to find a way to garden and make my life move on. Love your channel!
Hi Mike, I’m pleased you enjoyed my Gardeners’ World segment and great to hear about your tropical garden project in Tennessee! Sorry to hear about your health struggles but I’m sure you’re doing a fantastic job in your garden despite it and it’s also doing you the world of good. All the best and keep up the great work!
Pity these two aren't on Gardeners World every week . They definitely make Looking at plants more inspirational and definitely more fun .
We need a behind the scenes video on how they got all that in the car though 😂😂😂😂
Cheers Tony, there's definitely room for a bit more entertainment and light hearted exploration of what makes growing and gardening fun isn't there! As for the van, it wasn't too bad to be fair although it was pure coincidence that Mark happened to get exactly the right amount to fill it - another trolley and he'd have been walking home with it!
Great video, amazing set up from a clearly passionate grower 👌
Thanks Craig and yes, great to see some of the real specialist plants being propagated and sold on a larger scale. Hopefully you'll be in a similar position in a few years!
You two are such a double act! Bringing enthusiasm by the bucket load! Such a brilliant looking place too, My only disappointment was you didn’t film the mayhem of getting all those plants in the van! We’ve all been there, could’ve been the biggest laugh of the video! 😂
Haha thanks Julie, I'm pleased you enjoyed it and yes, Mark is great to bounce off and really brought some great gardening tips to this one too (we do at least pretend to make the videos helpful on some level!). To be honest, the stacking wasn't too bad! You wouldn't have fitted many more in but they covered the floor space about perfectly which was certainly a convenience. The longer Mark was there, the more plants just kept flying into the trolleys - plenty of planting to do this week!
What a great tour thanks for sharing
Thanks Iris, I’m pleased you enjoyed it! Lovely plants for every gardener there!
I'm soooooo jealous.
Such an amazing range isn’t there! We’re lucky to live relatively close 😃
I loved the shade tent
So many lovely plants in there, I always like exploring a good shade tent! It’s a great help for people wanting to plant up a shady border or underplanting, packed full of ideas and combinations 😃 Thanks a lot for watching and commenting, I appreciate your support as always 😊
Such an awesome selection of plants there and the place just looks so presentable and neat, i deffo need to go visit when im next up that way 🙌🏼 great video again 👍🏼
“Chode” of a tree fern had me 🤣
Thanks a lot and apologies for the delayed reply, just getting caught up with comments after a busy couple of weeks. You definitely need to head over, I'd definitely recommend going with an empty car and saving up your pocket money for all the amazing plant choices!
Haha yes, you can't take Mark anywhere can you!
Brilliant video, I have written a list whilst watching, will need to take a trip to this place soon 😁🌱🌿🌴
Fantastic, thank you, I hope you enjoy your shopping trip and pick up some beauties!
I agree with you guy's, visiting garden centre's is the best thing
Definitely! We had great fun, so many cool plants 😃
Brilliant video, laughed a lot! You guys are so passionate and you both shine with your friendship and love of exotics.
Ahh thanks, I'm pleased you enjoyed our bad jokes and joining us on this little trip! I'm excited to see what difference these plants are going to make to Mark's garden!
I loved this video guys! You are always so much fun together. I do the same plant dance whenever I go to any garden centre. I have a few different types of Abutilon of which I love in my garden, but I will have to try and get hold of one of the ‘Thompsonii’ - that is a beautiful plant! I also loved the Clianthus Puniceus ‘White Heron’ that is definitely now on my list! Bless you for another fantastic and fun video George. Much love to you and your family xxx
Haha thanks Samantha, I'm pleased you enjoyed the blend of banter, cool plants and no real filming plan! I suspected Mark wasn't entirely alone in the plant dance! 'Thompsonii' is lovely for sure, a cracking foliage plant and pretty flowers too - that Clianthus is very exotic looking as well. Thanks for your kind words and all the best to you too, I hope you've enjoyed a lovely weekend.
You guys are a real treat when you do a video together such great knowledge, fun and entertaining banter. Keep doing these please
Thank you very much, it was a fun video to film and chuck together so I’m pleased that came across! We’re both busy people but will see what we can do, there’ll hopefully be follow ups later in the year 😃
@@GeorgesJungleGarden that sounds good. It’s always a treat for you to show his garden at least once during the year
I'll hopefully be over in a month or so when the sun and warmth we're waiting for over here have really got everything growing!
Great video. I'm definitely gona make a trip up one weekend. You guys should take a look at Nobridge nursery in Telford, if you haven't already. Big site full to the brim with amazing exotics and great prices
Thanks Adam! You won't regret it, just pretend it's a city break in Hull or York or something and pop over! Ahhh Nobridge, the amount of times I've seen pictures or had them sent to me - it really is a wonderland for big specimens and exotics. I'm sure we'd both love to one day but it's a bit of a trek for us. We'll hopefully make it happen though, thanks for the recommendation!
Great video👍
Thanks, I’m pleased you enjoyed it!
I want to come shop with you two loons, what a blast and so many wonderful plants...geez, how do you choose...and the reason I own a truck w/topper...prolly can't get it across the pond though, fun stuff...!
Haha yes, we had a great time chatting about plants and sharing Shane's garden - you're absolutely right about how tricky it is to choose! You might struggle to get it over here, yes, but at least you're fully setup ready for a plant shopping trip closer to home!
Loved the tour. Absolutely loved it. 3hrs from me but I'm that excited about what's available I'm seriously considering it. Apart from one local garden centre I've pretty much given up on finding anything vaguely exotic near me. Love you guy's enthusiasm. Absolutely 100% get it. My eyes would light up at that place. Cheers gents
Thank you my friend! Maybe worth a trip down then or loosely tie it in with a day / weekend out? We're lucky to have Linden near us who have a decent range of exotic specimens and smaller plants but this place really specialise in the unusual and with so many rarities grown from seed and cuttings on site, I've certainly not been anywhere quite like it! I'm sure you'll get yourself there soon enough, pleased you enjoyed the video and our giddy plant ramblings. I literally only cut less than a minute from the video because I thought, if we're as amazed and excited to see all the cool plants then you and others would be too!
OMG, I live a few miles from this place, and never heard of it till now! I'm on it now though, for sure. Will be there before the end of the week! Thank you both!
Haha Carole, get yourself there! Pleased to give you a heads up and happy shopping!
You guys are always so comical George all you's needed was a lunchbox and you could have made a day of it. 🤣😂
Haha thanks Paul, always fun to film with Mark! We basically did make a day of it, a great place and we'll both be back again very soon I'm sure!
Great video George, very interesting to see the place. Love the banter between you two! Take it easy.
Thanks, I’m pleased you enjoyed it! Some interesting and non-typical exotic plants for sure! Thanks for stopping by and all the best to you too.
3 trolleys full of plant's 😂 easily done ❤
Haha yes, all too easily! I was very well behaved with my purchases as you could tell 😂 Mainly because we wouldn’t have been able to get many more home…
@@GeorgesJungleGarden I often make the same mistake, cramming them all into my very little car 🚗
Haha yes, has to be done!
George, thank you for yet another great video. putting in my order now. You 2 are so funny, good friendship.
Thanks Cindy, I'm pleased you enjoyed it - it was a fun little road trip!
What a good video. So sad this place is so far away. Maybe a good thing, probably would have remortgaged the house. 🤔
I've often thought , my garden is worth more than my house 😅
Thanks Fraser and yes, there are upsides to living a good distance away! Very easy to spend money there - I had to try hard to be well behaved and luckily distracted by filming and Mark filling the trolleys up! Hopefully you have something similar in your part of the world.
Haha yes Mandy, there's times when I've thought along those lines but in terms of happiness per pound spent, I think it's a good deal!
Another amazing video! You and Mark are hilarious together! Mark and his John Phillips! 😆 No 'right plant right place' though! I always wait for it with Tiki Mark Hahhaha
Haha thanks Richard, it was a quick and fun one to film and put together! I've got a feeling that 'John Phillips' joke might make another appearance and 'right plant right place' too in the next video - I only noticed that one was missing in the edit. Don't worry, it'll come back when you least (/most) expect it...
Great day out lads. Reminds me of myself when u get the chance to let loose 😆 fill your boots - literally
Haha thanks Hugh, that's it, a great trip out and some cool plants - what more do you want?! I was very restrained with my purchases so it was helpful having Mark filling the majority of the van!
Those tree ferns are worth the money.
They are shipped from either Tasmania or New Zealand.
Dicksonia antarctica.
Yes, they are indeed. Obviously these plants have gone up in price significantly in recent years but looking around I'd say these are a fair price and more importantly, fantastic plants for the money too.
Thank you for the tour! I fell in love with Plectranthus 'Gold' and Abutilon pictum 'Thompsonii'.
I've always loved any Aeonium too! Take care George and your family as well! 🙋♂
Thanks Bernard, you and Mark are definitely a fan of the golden shades and variegated leaves then! He's going a bit crazy with his Aeoniums right now so I can't wait to see his garden later in the summer! Thanks and all the best to you too.
😂 brilliant video George,, love seen you pair together knowledge, humour and plants lol. Both got a great plant haul to
Haha thanks Paul, pleased to hear you enjoyed it! It was a great trip out, no real plan other than Mark was going to buy a lot of plants and I was going to film a video - he's definitely fun to film with and the plants were obviously amazing. The team there were so friendly too, we'll both be back again I'm sure!
So jealous George. I have seen this garden centre so many times on social media. I am definitely going to take a road trip! Need to wait for pay day though!! 😊
It really was amazing Heather and I know how you feel! You can see the restraint with my purchases (not just because Mark filled the van!) but it really was a pleasure seeing so many cool plants and sharing them on here. Definitely somewhere I'll go back to!
Fantastic video George, I really enjoyed it, you guys bounce off each other and there’s never a dull moment listening to you two. The garden centre is well out of reach for me, it’s over a 3 hour drive unfortunately. Keep up the good work
Thanks Peter! Yes, it was a great bit of fun with absolutely no plan - just cool plants and chatting and I'm pleased that came across! Pleased you enjoyed it and hopefully you have something similar in your part of the world.
"like being a kid in a candy store" 🤩
Absolutely, so many amazing plants! 😃
We absolutely need a branch in Bremen (Germany). :-)
You do indeed, hopefully there's some exotic plant enthusiasts locally who can get together and make something happen!
What an inventory, damn
I know! So many plants I could have taken home very easily, it's great to see somewhere with a real passion for the properly unusual and prepared to display those plants front and centre.
Enjoyed this one George . Nice to go somewhere new with an empty Van 😂😂 . I will go here one day maybe when mark does an open garden i can tie in a vist here too.
Thanks Shane! If you're ever over this way then let us know. I'd have thought you'd already have been to Sunk Island with an empty van though - it's full of your kind of plants!
Great double act you two! I’ve been thinking of going to Sunk Island but I had just about convinced myself it was too far, I live just north of Gainsborough, but you’ve changed my mind, but I am easily led 🤣
Haha thanks John, I leave most of the comedy to Mark and just interrupt with my overenthusiastic plant talk - I get my own back more in the editing though! Not too far at all, you're basically just down the road! Get yourself there haha!
I was here two weeks ago and managed to pick up a hardy banana at an amazing price!
Nice one, one of those green Musa basjoo in the main tunnel?
Hi George, Sunk Island looks fantastic, just wish it was closer to where I live.
On a completely different topic, I have a Gunnera which I bought from Trebah a little over a year ago in a 1ltr pot. It's now grown ( in a pot) to shoulder height. One of the leaves is blocking the pathway, is it OK to remove it? Also with the current restrictions on Gunnera, do you recommend cutting the seed heads off ?
Sorry for going off topic, but your advice would be greatly appreciated.
Keep up the good work.
Hi Victor, thanks and apologies for my delayed reply. Yes, Sunk Island was well worth a visit and one to keep in mind if you're ever up this way! As for your Gunnera, removing the odd leaf shouldn't affect it too much, assuming it's not an option to prop or tie it out of the way. If somebody had a plant suspected to be a Gunnera tinctoria growing next to a stream then yes, it would certainly be a responsible precaution to remove the seed heads. In all honesty, in most garden settings I personally don't see that it's necessary for plants likely to be manicata or the x cryptica hybrid. I hope it continues to grow well for you.
Great video , what persiciara did you buy .
Thanks, I bought 'Silver Dragon' a filiformis and virginiana 'Compton's Form' - great filler plants of varying heights and forms.
@@GeorgesJungleGarden thanks 👍👍🌴🌴
Georg🌴, what is the name of the plant with green pointed leaves and a dark pattern, looks like an arrowhead. Thanks.
Hi, that sounds like one of the Persicarias, maybe something like Purple Fantasy?
can you tell me what the plant is at 4.13? i see it on chelsea flower show and been wanting to know what it is?
Best wishes ;-)
Hi, I believe it's the infamous Astilboides tabularis, lovely big leaves! Thanks and you too!
39:46 is that Iris Confusa in the middle? I just bought that plant earlier today
It is yes!
@@markgoodlad4669Nice! It was hard to find here in The Netherlands, but I was in luck a grower had 1 left
Pleased to hear you got one sorted! For us here, it really is a treat to have a grower with so many amazing plants under an hour away!
No ‘Right plant, right place’ 😔😔
I know… shocking! I think Mark was that focused on choosing what plants he was going to buy from the crazy selection that where they were actually going to go (right or wrong place!) came a distant second so unfortunately you were subjected to a plant dance outtro instead! It’ll be back though, I’m very sure…
Definitely a location that could do serious damage to your wallet... 👀
You’re not wrong! I had to be on my best behaviour 😂