Adam Frost, the beloved presenter of BBC’s Gardeners' World, recently revealed feeling a bit “uncomfortable” during a segment on Morning Live. The moment came after a woman openly admitted to “threatening” her plants to encourage growth.
On the January 16 episode of Morning Live, where Frost discussed strategies for nurturing plants in cold and damp conditions, viewers heard candid accounts of plant care from members of the public. One woman’s unconventional approach caught everyone’s attention. In a video clip, she explained, “I talk to them. I sort of threaten them, ‘You’ve got to grow.’ Don’t be too nice to them.”
Gethin Jones, co-host of Morning Live, responded with surprise: “I’m not sure we’ve ever heard ‘threaten your plants’ as advice.” Frost joined in with a lighthearted admission, smiling as he said, “I felt really uncomfortable.”
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The woman further elaborated during an on-the-street interview, saying, “I like the challenge, I think. Can I make them grow? Some of them are difficult. You want to strangle them because they are not growing nicely.”
Back in the studio, Frost appeared genuinely taken aback. When asked about the idea of threatening plants to keep them alive, he chuckled, “I found that lady quite scary!”
While Frost is known for his expert and nurturing approach to gardening, this unusual confession brought a humorous and relatable moment amid serious advice. Morning Live airs weekdays at 9:30 am on BBC One and is available on iPlayer.