Great Gardens: Arthur Parkinson - The UK's rising star of the gardening world

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  • čas přidán 2. 08. 2022
  • Discover ‘poet of the environment’ Arthur Parkinson in the latest episode of Great Gardens. Arthur strives to inspire solutions and empower change regardless of whether you have a garden in the countryside or a window planter in the city. Made in partnership with @bbcearth #OurGreenPlanet... read more on www.nowness.com
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Komentáře • 221

  • @lydiarowe491
    @lydiarowe491 Před 2 měsíci +29

    A grandson’s love for gardening has brought him much closer to his grandmother..what joy..❤

  • @sugarbomb26
    @sugarbomb26 Před rokem +159

    How many young men spend time this type of time with their grandparents? What a lovely soul Arthur has.

    • @kaupaint
      @kaupaint Před 9 měsíci +2

      More than you think 💖

    • @Harry-fk5of
      @Harry-fk5of Před 4 měsíci +2

      I wish I still could. Loved my gran.

    • @alitasledz9786
      @alitasledz9786 Před 2 měsíci

      Aint no party like my nana’s tea party.

  • @kalayne6713
    @kalayne6713 Před 3 měsíci +30

    I have been following Arthur for some time now. He is a treasure. Knowledgeable, articulate, charming, his love of plants and chickens is something I share. He is an artist, too. I wish him all the best in the busy world of gardeners in the UK. Maybe we will see him at Chelsea one day.

  • @mcarmofmmartins8671
    @mcarmofmmartins8671 Před rokem +126

    You know, Arthur, I couldn't agree more when you mentioned that nobody at school helped you learn about the importance of looking after a garden or bees... As a school teacher and a person who loves all things about plants, trees, flowers, I also think our education system (Portugal here!) is failing there too.
    Hopefully your message will be heard and who knows, things may start changing. Thanks for your absolutely incredible work!

  • @richardkeane2308
    @richardkeane2308 Před rokem +21

    "A lawn is just a carpet, dead."
    I couldn't agree more.

  • @mamalovesthebeach437
    @mamalovesthebeach437 Před rokem +41

    Lovely young man...I understand the shock and sadness of losing the cherry tree...I spent 21 years developing 5 1/2 acres of stunning gardens and after I sold the home I just couldn't go back to see someone hack away all the love...I love that you work with nature and let it go it's way. Beautiful!

  • @partidaportet27
    @partidaportet27 Před rokem +10

    Well said Arthur..I am a biodynamic market gardener in Spain. There is far more emphasis here on teaching children about nature, how to plant, what is a plant. children know the names of plants here. It's not complete by any standards, but I am British and I know what school is there so I know this is better. This is, or was, prime agricultural land so I guess it's a hangover rather than a conscious choice to teach actual life instead of ever moving concepts and constantly shifting science.
    Much of what I was taught is obsolete now. Plants and nature remain however.
    We do have the plant blind here, they are omnipresent after all.
    A recent house move saw two stunning bottle brush trees chopped..the excuse was the stamen where being knocked off by bees and they might have blown in the pool. I lived there for 5 years, the bottle brush debris never made its way in to the pool. The house is now AirBnB and I know in that sense they would have been a powerful asset.
    So sad. Many people have no idea how they are connected to the plants. How the biology of soil systems underpin out own existence
    You are at a.wonderful stage..you are aware far younger than I was before I switched to a more valuable relationship with nature.
    When I was a kid computers where news and exciting so I wasted much of my time in this industry before my constant lifelong hobby growing of plants became unstoppable and I moved to Spain where land was more affordable.
    Someone told me the other day
    If 1 in 3 of us kept chickens, there would be no industrial chickens needed

    • @reefprayerresin
      @reefprayerresin Před měsícem +1

      @partidaportet27 - You had me at biodynamics!!! - If everyone lived a biodynamic and permaculture life, what a different world it would be. Please pass on your knowledge. I’m so glad you reached out to Arthur.

  • @rowanwhite3520
    @rowanwhite3520 Před 2 měsíci +8

    What a breath of fresh hope with this young man!

  • @anniecochrane3359
    @anniecochrane3359 Před 2 měsíci +17

    Looking after his grandma and nature. The best!!!

  • @susanclare5475
    @susanclare5475 Před rokem +23

    What a great young man, so wise and kind. Wishing you lots of success in the gardening world.

  • @rubyslippers103
    @rubyslippers103 Před 2 měsíci +11

    Near me an old lady who had tended to her garden lovingly for years. When she died the new people have cut down mature trees and dug up the front garden to park cars. I found myself being really angry.

  • @lynne1146
    @lynne1146 Před rokem +37

    Oh my heart melts to see Arthur and his Grandma. 🥰Of all the things he gives to her ... time is probably the most precious and the gardening and fish and chips are a bonus. Xx

  • @rebeccabsomanybooks3558
    @rebeccabsomanybooks3558 Před rokem +29

    What a wise young man to already understand what is so important - to love nature and give to others. Well done parents.

  • @stuartemmason3595
    @stuartemmason3595 Před rokem +89

    Lovely piece. We need more people like Arthur! What a great bloke.

  • @binkybaxter4723
    @binkybaxter4723 Před rokem +10

    Very intelligent young man. I love taking my grandson out to the garden and having him help me with flowers. On delivery day he gets a treat of his choice. I have ordered Arthur's book can't wait to get it x

  • @fishermann1102
    @fishermann1102 Před rokem +58

    Arthur's time with grandma in her garden is a joy! Arthur is so inspiring. Thank you for this beautiful film.

  • @teresa4973
    @teresa4973 Před rokem +29

    I love this kid! I've seen him twice on Gardener's World and he has a talent for flowers I have to say! So cute that he loves his chickens and his Grandma ❤️

  • @DSmith-gs4tr
    @DSmith-gs4tr Před rokem +14

    Arthur alluded to a profound problem in our education system. Time is not taken to nurture young people's minds, so that they love and develop a passion for what they're learning. This young man, hungry for more, found a way to develop his own passion where his education left a void. That's a powerful lesson in and of itself. Young people like Arthur give me hope for our world.

  • @ArchimandritePhilip
    @ArchimandritePhilip Před rokem +15

    What a lovely young man. We needs millions more Arthurs.

  • @lydiarowe491
    @lydiarowe491 Před rokem +31

    Loved the wilderness of this garden..nothing to stop the creative energy giving over to such a wonderful place shared with Grandma..🌱🌸🌱

  • @pameladavidson-architectur3804

    I totally loved this! I love how Arthur brings Granny fish and chips, the link to his ancestors and how he sees nature linked in with that, preceededing us and a legacy of what we leave behind. Beautiful

  • @jackieinflorida3179
    @jackieinflorida3179 Před 9 měsíci +5

    I am completely with you on the planes and bees and insects with native plants. I’m in Florida and am doing my best to support native species and wildlife, but like you, one person is not enough. We need neighborhoods to join the movement. We could make a d together! 🌱

  • @petracollins8623
    @petracollins8623 Před 2 měsíci +3

    I hate it when people chop down trees that have taken 20 to 40 years to grow. They are the backbone of so much wildlife,shelter , shade and multiple advantages to all around. Gardening is so rewarding and therapeutic.

  • @Ben-cx8de
    @Ben-cx8de Před rokem +14

    That was bloody lovely!

  • @elena84736
    @elena84736 Před rokem +18

    I fell in love.. He is so pure, so simple.

  • @MsYingyang2
    @MsYingyang2 Před rokem +18

    Arthur is an amazing human being for taking care of his Nan and Sheila. He is also very interested in plants and keeping insects alive that are helpful to our eating in terms of pollinating the crops.

  • @lastdays9163
    @lastdays9163 Před rokem +11

    Arthur is a really big inspiration and motivation for me. His passion helped me exam what exactly my passion is.

  • @charlescoult
    @charlescoult Před rokem +4

    2:07 - "It's like a classroom of children; They're all at different abilities and different stages of their growth. They nurture me through wanting that nurturing. It's good to have a lot of things that need you to get up for, and they don't answer back..." 😊

  • @busgreaser
    @busgreaser Před 2 měsíci +3

    Great work Arthur. Spread the message.

  • @keithfernandez1418
    @keithfernandez1418 Před rokem +3

    Arthur Parkinson is an inspiration to all of us. This world need more people like Arthur. He is an inspiration for the next generation, BUT he is an ispiration for THIS generation. Thank you Arthur for being you, xx

  • @HawthorneHillNaturePreserve

    This was incredible! A young man with his head on straight in his priorities in order. Grandma gardening and chickens. What he said was so true and so important about the earth and the survival of our planet. If we all participate and do a little part the collective result will be amazing.

  • @caroledrury1411
    @caroledrury1411 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Beautifully filmed. Hopeful and encouraging

  • @darrinhall5265
    @darrinhall5265 Před rokem +7

    Arthur Parkinson-Absolutely the best! A truly amazing person!

  • @Paul2377
    @Paul2377 Před rokem +5

    I love his gardens and he's right what he says about needing more gardens for nature, especially bees! He's a great guy. If things don't work out with your current partner, I'm here Arthur! 😂

  • @claireangier3322
    @claireangier3322 Před rokem +3

    I love anything Arthur does. His a refreshing inspiration! ❤

  • @mayramancilla9959
    @mayramancilla9959 Před rokem +3

    Listing to your speak made me feel emotional. I was literally just thinking about gardening, keeping a beehive and chickens to share with my toddler.

  • @toosense
    @toosense Před rokem +3

    Gardening really is the best medicine for the soul.

  • @flowerfairy1950
    @flowerfairy1950 Před rokem +8

    I am sure I saw a recent clip on CZcams featuring Arthur in his own garden which was outstanding ( might have been on Gardener's World?)

  • @fron645
    @fron645 Před rokem +15

    You guys really missed out in an opportunity to say; a blooming star! there still time though

  • @pkubek1
    @pkubek1 Před rokem +5

    Wow! A new piece in the series! Finally! Love it! Please come back with more great gardens!

  • @chrishoo2
    @chrishoo2 Před rokem +4

    A lovely little film. Brings back sweet memories of my mother where a treat was fish & chips from the local chippy & we talk about the garden!

  • @paulsehstedt6275
    @paulsehstedt6275 Před rokem +17

    Arthur is an everyday hero! Keep on rolling!

  • @nickyferguson9063
    @nickyferguson9063 Před rokem +2

    Lovely film, it is pleasing to see the young learn the lessons that it took my generation far too long to realize "we were put here to garden" :)

  • @jayduplessis7698
    @jayduplessis7698 Před rokem +6

    This is so genuinely beautiful, touching and inspiring. You are wonderful.

  • @clarerobbins37
    @clarerobbins37 Před rokem +9

    That was such a lovely insight to your world, and what should be important in all our lives 🌸🌺🐝🦋 🥰

  • @callewag
    @callewag Před rokem +6

    Absolutely love Arthur, this is such a gorgeous video.

  • @lisaroe6096
    @lisaroe6096 Před rokem +4

    Totally inspiring. Amazing work 🙌🙌🙌❤️

  • @pavana2810
    @pavana2810 Před rokem +9

    Beautifully shot and edited. He and Huw Richards - gardening’s young Brit leaders. But I still love Charles Dowding the best.

  • @esthermaria1424
    @esthermaria1424 Před rokem +1

    Muy bien piensas Arthur.En todo de acuerdo contigo.Tengo un inmenso jardín lleno de insectos,pájaros,liebres etc y todos convivimos en armonía.Un saludo desde Salto,Uruguay .

  • @asweetiepiebtw2032
    @asweetiepiebtw2032 Před rokem +2

    perfect love of our dear world. thank you Arthur. it can be so simple.

  • @chrisogrady4956
    @chrisogrady4956 Před rokem +5

    Arthur, love your video. It is obvious the beauty of nature is in your soul. I have a grandson I treasure. I’m sure your grandma treasures you too. You are an amazing young man. Please keep the videos coming. Blessings to you and your grandma.

  • @valsmith8113
    @valsmith8113 Před rokem +3

    Hi Arthur. Love to watch you and your beautiful gardens. Your such a loving nature boy and no school education can give you that. Your Gran is so lucky to have a caring grandson 💙 ❤

  • @luckysmummy5325
    @luckysmummy5325 Před rokem +2

    That was SO brilliant. Moving, wonderful, inspirational. Perfect. Thankyou so much!

  • @felicityperkins1872
    @felicityperkins1872 Před rokem +2

    this was so wonderful to watch filled my heart with Joy!

  • @MICHAELT1972
    @MICHAELT1972 Před rokem +3

    Love it! Beautiful message and flowers! ❤

  • @jocelynconvery3462
    @jocelynconvery3462 Před 2 měsíci +1

    You are so special Arthur and it’s a joy to watch your programme

  • @chantalrochon3566
    @chantalrochon3566 Před rokem +3

    Wonderful video. Thank you for this beautiful garden.

  • @siriwanchaowanaprecha4845

    I love grandma’s smile 😍

  • @jJjjj33333
    @jJjjj33333 Před rokem +4

    love it profoundly

  • @bindasbudiya1443
    @bindasbudiya1443 Před rokem

    I love gardening and spend most of the time caring and planting plants and flowers..❤️ from India...

  • @voiceinthenoise3357
    @voiceinthenoise3357 Před 2 měsíci

    "We need to teach love for nature, because if you love something you'll nurture it." This is so important.
    I see so clearly
    what makes things beautiful
    what makes things fair
    but if people are blind to beauty
    you cannot make them care.

  • @yummboy2
    @yummboy2 Před rokem +2

    Simply brilliant!

  • @emilyb7859
    @emilyb7859 Před rokem +1

    Absolutely mesmerising!

  • @cssml8207
    @cssml8207 Před 2 měsíci

    Truly inspiring. I am extremely happy for having watched this. Thanks for posting.

  • @cavendish009
    @cavendish009 Před 7 měsíci

    Wonderful and beautiful !!!! My garden is a little like yours where I plant all sorts of things and just let them get on with it as they want !!!!!! Love colours and watching the bees and the garden grow !!

  • @TheMardi45
    @TheMardi45 Před 2 měsíci +1

    To watch that was beautiful. Gentle honest and inspiring. And at a pace that I want to travel at. The world can be exhausting.

  • @alexjcorona2605
    @alexjcorona2605 Před rokem +2

    Beautifully shot!

  • @maddisonclose8728
    @maddisonclose8728 Před měsícem

    Thank you for producing this video, Arthur put so many of my own thoughts into words so eloquently. I loved hearing about how gardening brought him close to his granny

  • @carolbulmer8253
    @carolbulmer8253 Před rokem +1

    I enjoyed watching, Arthur. I look forward to seeing more😊👏👏👏

  • @zlatahume3134
    @zlatahume3134 Před rokem +1

    Keep going, I grew up in 50s and we run wild all the time so I love nature and gardening. ☺️🤪

  • @GennetteDiggs
    @GennetteDiggs Před 2 měsíci

    What a beautiful and precious soul! Can’t help but admire him!

  • @marywilson6760
    @marywilson6760 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Agree with the other comments, what a lovely young man you are, and not shy of sharing the time and love for your Grandma. Your parents should be so proud of you. Can see you doing so well for yourself. Well done on your achievement of the lovely wild flower areas. 👍😊💐

  • @sherde10
    @sherde10 Před rokem +1

    Just so wonderful thank you xxx

  • @theKirkman
    @theKirkman Před rokem +4

    So true & hopefully you can redesign ugly suburbs to be natural animal highways. Inspiring!

  • @hilkkahirvonen4831
    @hilkkahirvonen4831 Před 2 měsíci +1

    That was so heartwarming ❤️
    I have 2 grandsons who treatment so well & help me with my shopping etc. also loved all those wild flowers 💐

  • @user-rb3mc7yz3n
    @user-rb3mc7yz3n Před 2 měsíci +1

    Can’t love this enough.

  • @MysticGardenTarot
    @MysticGardenTarot Před rokem +2

    This is deeply poetic

  • @braydenbiz7784
    @braydenbiz7784 Před rokem +2

    I Love how you highlighted a person that does the exact same thing as most young gardener's do throughout the world, super special mates lol.

    • @aina2165
      @aina2165 Před rokem +1

      Yes my thought exactly, what did we learn? 😆

  • @sur7a7zal
    @sur7a7zal Před rokem

    love a man with passion!

  • @fbspin
    @fbspin Před rokem +4

    This was so beautiful

  • @irenemarlow9144
    @irenemarlow9144 Před 2 měsíci +1

    What a lovely connected soul. 😊

  • @donaldauguston9740
    @donaldauguston9740 Před rokem

    Arthur, this was a charming video. Thank you for posting it for us. Donald (Vancouver, WA)

  • @jazzjoans2
    @jazzjoans2 Před rokem +2

    Loved it !

  • @Dancing_Alone_wRentals
    @Dancing_Alone_wRentals Před rokem +1

    Enjoyed the editing on this video. tHanks for posting it. The edit brings you into the garden...you can almost smell the air.

  • @melvinhoyk
    @melvinhoyk Před rokem

    Beautiful chicken feather pattern especially @ 0:49. Hidden in the coop, only able to catch some glimpse.

  • @francescaphillips6706
    @francescaphillips6706 Před 2 měsíci

    You are so refreshing, l have worked with my children all my life to help them see reality the beautiful materials we have been given to work with by our amazing creator.

  • @IamAvidity
    @IamAvidity Před rokem +3

    Love it

  • @KathyDuncan9
    @KathyDuncan9 Před rokem

    Great vision!

  • @lesleyparness360
    @lesleyparness360 Před rokem +3

    fish and chips and gardening. perfect!

  • @angelakilroe3271
    @angelakilroe3271 Před 2 měsíci

    What a joyful video with the promise of beauty for years to come.

  • @paulawashington6111
    @paulawashington6111 Před rokem +2

    Beautiful 🌻

  • @nataliesmith648
    @nataliesmith648 Před rokem +1

    Arthur you’re #1.

  • @phoebeyip3501
    @phoebeyip3501 Před 10 měsíci

    Beautiful. I love how the idea of planting and owning a garden been put in such way , as it is while appreciate the gift from nature😊 thank you for this deep thought wonderful sharing.

  • @vickiesorenson2383
    @vickiesorenson2383 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I believe just like you. People enjoy gardens even if they don’t garden themselves.

  • @brandoneier1517
    @brandoneier1517 Před rokem +1

    That's awesome dude. A heart after my own, truly. Love your love and intellect combined is beautiful. Like you :)

  • @kateshand2920
    @kateshand2920 Před 2 měsíci

    Arthur I am totally with you. I too love chickens, flowers and bees. They have magically improved my life. I am a retired teacher and can appreciate your views on children too. I also love your connection with Sarah Raven, who obviously has great respect for you. You're an exception young man and you enhance the world.

  • @catalinamaria4014
    @catalinamaria4014 Před rokem +3

    lovely✨

  • @LuliLulu
    @LuliLulu Před rokem +1

    Love it I really do

  • @maryamkim1281
    @maryamkim1281 Před rokem +1

    Arthur, a gardening Superstar-to-be

  • @noreenkhan8817
    @noreenkhan8817 Před měsícem

    Thank you keeping the videos short.. it is more watchable.