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The Gardening Book
by Monty Don
A fresh approach to gardening by bestselling author and the nation's favourite gardener Monty Don.
'Think of your garden like a meal. When you select a recipe, you're choosing it based on inclination, experience and circumstance. Making a garden, big or small, uses exactly the same process.'
If you are new to gardening, it can seem daunting - with Latin names, various soil types and seasonal requirements, it feels like a lot to learn. But with Monty Don's new book as a guide you will discover just how joyful and rewarding gardening can be.
Published by BBC Books (26th October 2023)
Langauge - English
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ISBN: 978-1785947391
Venetian Gardens
by Monty Don and Derry Moore
Britain’s pre-eminent gardener takes readers on a journey across Venice to show how the city’s complex history and fragile ecosystem create the perfect conditions for horticultural splendor. For all its history and romanticism, Venice is not well known as a destination for horticultural tourists—but Monty Don is here to change that. As lush and colorful as a summer garden, this book takes readers on a spectacular tour across Venice and down its canals to explore both well-known and unexpected pockets of arboreal delights.
Originally published by Penguin Random House UK, BBC Books (20th October 2022)
Language: English
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ISBN: 978-3-7913-8009-4
My Garden World : the natural year
by Monty Don
My Garden World by Monty Don is a celebration of every living creature that we all share. This year has given us the enforced opportunity to learn more about the fascinating natural world around us. Whether you live in the countryside or the town, Monty’s observations and insights are relevant to each and every one of us. My Garden World is Monty Don’s personal journey through the natural year, month by month, season by season, observed from the immediate world around him.
Published by Two Roads (17th September 2020)
Language: English
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ISBN - 9781473666559
American Gardens
by Monty Don and Derry Moore
For years, Britain's much-loved gardener Monty Don has been leading us down all kinds of garden paths to show us why green spaces are vital to our wellbeing and culture. Now, he travels across America with celebrated photographer Derry Moore to trace the fascinating histories of outdoor spaces which epitomize or redefine the American garden.
Published by Prestel (22nd September 2020)'
Language: English
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ISBN - 9783791386751
Japanese Gardens: A Journey
by Monty Don and Derry Moore
In this very personal and lyrical exploration of both the traditional and the modern aspects of Japanese gardening, Monty Don takes a look at the traditions and culture which inform some of the most beautiful gardens from all over Japan, with photographs by the acclaimed Derry Moore
This beautiful, full colour book guides us through the history and beauty of Japanese gardens, from the famous cherry blossom to the magnificence of autumn colours.
Down to Earth
by Monty Don
This is the distillation of fifty years of gardening experience. It has all Monty’s tips and essential pieces of knowledge; and also shares his view that gardening is the secret to living well.
Published by DK
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ISBN: 9780241318270 (hardback)
ISBN: 9780241347140 (paperback)
Hear the intro of the audiobook version, read by Monty himself:
Paradise Gardens
by Monty Don and Derry Moore
A journey through beautiful Islamic gardens across the world, with photographs by the acclaimed Derry Moore.
Nigel: My Family and Other Dogs
by Monty Don
By telling Nigel’s story, Monty relates his relationships with the other special dogs in his life in a memoir of his dogs past and very much present.
Published by Two Roads
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Hear Nigel (with Monty translating!) being interviewed by Francine Stock on HayPlayer
ISBN: 9781473641716 (paperback)
The Road to Le Tholonet: A French Garden Journey
by Monty Don
This is not a book about French Gardens. It is the story of a man travelling round France visiting a few selected French gardens on the way.
Published by Simon & Schuster UK
Hear me talk about A French Garden Journey live on HayPlayer
ISBN-13: 9781471114588 (paperback, 2015)
ISBN-13: 9781471114571 (hardback, 2014)
Gardening at Longmeadow
by Monty Don
Here Monty invites you into the garden at Longmeadow, to show you how you can do the same in your own.
Published by BBC Books
Hear me talking about Gardening at Longmeadow live on HayPlayer
ISBN-13: 9781849903783 (hardback, 2012)
Ten Poems about Gardens
various authors, with an Introduction by Monty Don
Monty was honoured to be invited to write the Introduction for this short but inspiring collection of poems. Read them with soil under your nails and to cultivate all that grows within.
Published by Candlestick Press
You might also like to hear Monty talk about Eight Poems in a Garden on HayPlayer
ISBN-13: 9781907598074 (pamphlet, 2011)
The Complete Gardener
by Monty Don
The Complete Gardener shows gardeners how to create a self-sustainable, environmentally friendly garden for the 21st century.
Published by Dorling Kindersley
ISBN-13: 9781405342704 (paperback, 2009)
ISBN: 9780789493194 (hardback, 2000)
My Roots: A Decade in the Garden
by Monty Don
This book is a collection of 50 of Monty’s articles, written as part of a regular column for The Observer.
The Jewel Garden
is the story of a creative partnership that has weathered the greatest storm, and a testament to the healing powers of the soil.
Published by Hodder & Stoughton
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Hear Monty and Sarah talk about The Jewel Garden on HayPlayer
ISBN-13: 9780340826720 (paperback, 2005)
ISBN-13: 978-0340826713 (hardback, 2004)