Greenfingers
April 13, 2009 by Growing Roses · Leave a Comment
This story follows a convicted murderer colin briggs who is transferred to a minimum-security prison where he meets four inmates in a rehabilitation program involving gardening. Colin never imagined he would be part of englands gardening elite he is ready to risk everything for a prestigious competition. Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 05/27/2008 Starring: Clive Owen David Kelly Run time: 90 minutes Rating: R Director: Joel Hershman
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4 Stars Roses are reds, violets are blue, this movie is recommended for you!
A warm and rather lighthearted movie that is pleasing to most tastes and obviously uplifting to the vast majority of reviewers here at Amazon. Not a whole lot of character development throughout the movie, but the characters are rather endearing nonetheless. Some will be skeptical as to the plausibility of such a prison set up, but it was refreshing to see an approach to incarceration that offers some real rehabilitation and redemption.
5 Stars A Satisfied Customer
After seeing a short part of Greenfingers on cable TV, I knew I had to get a copy. I adore British movies and
this was a lovely story. It is an unusual vehicle for some of the major actors and actress but well done by all.
I am just starting a DVD collection and this is a fine first purchase.
4 Stars Greenfingers Flowers
If you are a fan of anything British or any type of gardening, you will thoroughly enjoy this quiet tribute to both.
5 Stars A hidden treasure
Greenfingers
I’m a pushover for British films, so Greenfingers appealed even before I saw the trailer.
This is a charming, hilarious film with a touch of pathos.
It’s loosely based on a true story of prisoners in a minimum security facility who develop a gardening talent an go on to place in the coveted Chelsea Garden Show.
Hunky Clive Owen plays Colin, a convicted killer. Good behavior allows him to be placed in a honor program where he discovers gardening, thanks to his elderly and frail cellmate Fergus (David Kelly). A chance encounter with horticulturist Georgina Woodhouse (Helen Mirren) sets the men and their mates off to create a real garden and, in the meantime, changes each man in the program.
Owen is a treat for the eyes and does a fine job as Colin, however, he comes across as a little stiff at times. Still, the film is good, clean fun for all and is one to add to your DVD collection.
Recommended.
5 Stars Greenfingers Surprizes
This is an excellent film. Don’t know how I missed it when it came out. Strong script and even stronger actors.
Rebeccas Garden Vol 1 Basic Gardening
April 13, 2009 by Growing Roses · Leave a Comment
Rebeccas Garden Vol 1 Basic Gardening
For the beginner to the seasoned pro– Master Gardener Rebecca Kolls will help you learn and understand everything you need to know about gardening. This DVD contains the most popular segments on basic gardening from the TV show “Rebecca’s Garden”. Special Interest. 48 Minutes.
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5 Stars Very Detailed and Clear
Rebecca does a great job of showing easy to follow, detailed, steps to gardening. She touches base with all the frequently asked questions. I have been gardening for years and wanted something to show my daughter, that would be fast. Rebecca keeps it very interesting as well and is very organized.
Rebeccas Garden Vol 2 Rose Gardening
April 13, 2009 by Growing Roses · Leave a Comment
Rebeccas Garden Vol 2 Rose Gardening
For the beginner to the seasoned pro – Master Gardener Rebecca Kolls will help you learn and understand everything you need to know about gardening. This DVD contains the most popular segments on rose gardening from the TV show “Rebecca’s Garden”. Special Interest. 52 Minutes.
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4 Stars good tips for gardeners
Good tips for beginners and more experienced rose gardeners alike. Easy to follow.
Joannas Flower Power Flower Design and Floral Arranging Joanna Pyliotis
April 13, 2009 by Growing Roses · Leave a Comment
Joannas Flower Power Flower Design and Floral Arranging Joanna Pyliotis
Learn How to Create Beautiful and Innovative Flower Arrangements!
This DVD will teach you how to make the Hand-Tied Bouquet with four different English styles. The Hand-Tied, the most fashionable and versatile way of arranging flowers, is taught straight from Out of the Bloom Flower School, London, UK..
Joanna is a very charismatic, funky lady, rather unconventional with a lively and vivacious personality. She believes that life should be fun and full of laughter and never taken too seriously particularly when you are creating beauty with flowers.
Her flower design workshops offer a new, fresh and innovative approach to arranging and displaying, which escapes the ordinary conventional techniques.
The art of flowers goes beyond the visual pleasure. It can truly be therapeutic. Learn how to create beautiful and innovative flower arrangements.
Flowers are the only beauty, beside animals, that are designed by nature, put together by angels and give us a glimpse of heaven.
Written and Presented by JOANNA PYLIOTIS
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars European Flower Arranging at its Best!!
I never thought that I could watch an instructional DVD and so quickly be able to make hand ties as if I was a professional florist. Such wonderful European style flower designs and so easy to follow. Joanna is fun to watch and the outcome is Amazing.
5 Stars An incredibly refreshing approach
A plethora of fresh ideas is what makes this DVD inviting and inspiring. How fun it is, not having to conform to the conventional techniques of flower arrangements! I guess it is the European/British style of Joanna that flavors them and spices them up for us Americans.
The DVD is presented in a creatively original way, making it fun to watch, easy to follow and best of all, the results are spectacular and very professional. What a treat! I am buying another one for my florist friend this Christmas
Great Gardens of England
April 13, 2009 by Growing Roses · Leave a Comment
An intimate portrait of Britain’s most beautiful gardens. From the grandest of castles to the tiniest of courtyards, this deluxe 4 DVD collector’s edition discovers and reveals some of the finest gardens in all of Britain. Featuring dozens of gardens, each visit is presented by the owner themselves who provides unique insight into the creation and tending of their beloved garden. From all over the United Kingdom discover 40 authentic English gardens, including: Disc 1 Ken Caro, Cornwall; The White House, Nottinghamshire; Church Hill Cottage, Kent; Preen Manor, Shropshire; Birtsmorton Court, Worcestershire; Trevi Gardens, Gloucestershire; The Croft, Yorkshire; Arbour Cottage, Staffordshire; The Mill, Somerset; Vale End, Surrey Disc 2 Trewithen, Cornwall; 39 Warwick Crescent, Kent; Doddington Place, Kent; South End House, Hampshire; Wollerton Old Hall, Shropshire; The Bell House, Gloucestershire; Bosvigo House, Cornwall; Home Covert, Wiltshire; Greencombe, Somerset; Chilworth Manor, Surrey Disc 3 Algars Manor, Avon; Chyverton, Cornwall; Luton House, Kent; Oak Tree House, Norfolk; Cedar Lodge, Worcestershire; Iford Manor, Wiltshire; Bedburn Hall, County Durham; Penpergwm Lodge, Gwent; 21 Chapel Street, Lincolnshire; Wyken Hall, Suffolk Disc 4 Crowe Hall, Avon; 17 Bridle Road, Nottinghamshire; Mwyndy House, Glamorgan; Chesters Walled Garden, Northumberland; Litton Cheney, Dorset; Fellside, Cumbria; Lake House, Norfolk; Edge Hill, Gwent; Coverwood Lakes, Surrey; Lower House Farm, Gwent
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Nice collection of visits to 40 English Gardens
This is a nicely done collection of video visits to various UK gardens spread over 4 dvds in which the garden is toured and the owner interviewed. Good video quality.
