Down to Earth
Gardening Wisdom
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Published:5th Oct '17
£17.99
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This hardback is available in another edition too:
- Paperback£10.99(9780241347140)
This gardening guide by Monty Don offers practical advice and insights, making Down to Earth an enriching read for anyone interested in cultivating their own garden.
In Down to Earth, Monty Don shares his profound love for gardening and the natural world. He emphasizes that cultivating fruits, vegetables, and herbs can be a transformative experience for anyone, regardless of the size of their garden. With a conversational tone, Monty invites readers to join him in the garden, offering practical advice and insights drawn from his years of experience. Each month, he details the tasks he undertakes in his own garden, making it easy for readers to relate and implement his suggestions in their own spaces.
Monty explores a variety of topics, including the importance of understanding seasons, the interplay of colors, and the design elements that enhance a garden's beauty. He also addresses common challenges like pests and the care of flowering shrubs and containers. Through his thoughtful reflections, Monty encourages a deeper connection with nature, reminding us of the vital relationship we share with the environment.
Accompanied by stunning photographs of his own garden, Down to Earth is not just a gardening manual; it is a heartfelt narrative that inspires readers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of the natural world. Monty's philosophy is clear: when we nurture nature, she, in turn, nurtures us. This book is a testament to the enriching journey of gardening, inviting everyone to dig in and discover the joys of cultivating their own green spaces.
Unrivalled gardening wisdom from Monty Don, including essential tips, knowledge and musings from his 50 years of horticultural experience * Daily Telegraph *
The book is a potboiler of his [Monty Don's] wisdom * Sunday Times *
The Gardener's World favourite shares 50 years of his gardening experience with readers in this easy to digest gardening book which covers a myriad subjects including shrubs, containers, pests and compost, to growing your own edibles and useful pointers on what to do in each month of the year. In his gentle, easy way, he encourages gardeners to coax the best from their plot and how to delight in the process. -- Hannah Stephenson * The i newspaper *
Practical month-by-month advice on gardening from a popular gardener with years of hands-on experience. * Gardens Illustrated *
A beauty of a book... The chapters are short and clearly marked for quick references when needed and there's an ever so handy monthly guide at the back. It's full with beautiful photographs too which I think are nearly as important as the words. * Lavender and Leeks blog *
This book, with its beautifully framed images from the author's own garden, is lyrical with wit and wisdom as it takes the reader through the year, offering practical and sometimes unexpected advice. * RTE Guide *
What we loved most is that it is like a conversation with Monty as he takes you through his thoughts on many aspects of gardening... highly recommended! * Hot Brands Cool Places *
Down to Earth is a pleasure to dip into and would make a satisfying read on days when work in the garden has been curtailed by fading light or cold. * English Garden *
Down to Earth... is a lovely read, and although it contains all you could wish to know about the eternal verities of mulching, pruning, composting, growing and planting in every type of garden, its central message is that gardening is the secret to living well. * Sunday Telegraph *
ISBN: 9780241318270
Dimensions: 225mm x 177mm x 26mm
Weight: 801g
272 pages