'The Private Life of Plants'

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  1. Frank

    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    A friend loaned me a wonderful DVD boxset a few days back called 'The Private Life of Plants'. It's a BBC series presented by the one and only David Attenborough and it's an absolute joy to watch. It contains 6 episodes, each one covering a different aspect of plant life:

    - Travelling
    - Growing
    - Flowering
    - The Social Struggle
    - Living Together
    - Surviving

    I'm halfway through watching it and I can't wait to watch the rest. Has anyone seen this series?
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I have the book and have watched the series on TV. Definately well worth watching/reading!! :stew1:
     
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    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    I saw the television series. So interesting. It is excellent. I did not realise that it was on DVD as well. I guess that I should have a look on Amazon for the prices. There are some excellent gardening and wildlife DVD's available from the BBC that's for sure.
    Personally, I like everything that Mr Attenborough has done. He's a unique and good presentor, I find.
     
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    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    Yes, I saw the series, and immediately afterwards bought the books. I had to get them through an English book club, because I was too eager to wait for the Norwegian edition, if there ever was one. This was way back when before internet was widespread, mind. I didn't know there were DVD's, but now that I know I'll find them. I loved that series!
     



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    That sounds interesting, Ill have to look into it ;)
     
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    Biita Arctic-ally Challenged Forager

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    I've never seen or heard of that series. I'll have to find where to order either the DVD or book or both.
     

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