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Lovely set of 9 books & 1 DVD by Monty Don. Ideal Christmas present for:
The keen Gardener
A coffee-table traveller
An appreciative reader of fine writing
An explorer of other cultures
An admirer of Monty Don
1 The Ivington Diaries
2 My Roots. A Decade In The Garden
3 Around The World In 80 Gardens
4 The Complete Gardener
5 The Sensuous Garden
6 The Road to Le Tholonet: A French Garden Journey
7Monty Don’s Italian Gardens (DVD)
8 Extraordinary Gardens of the World
9 Japanese Gardens: A Journey
10 Paradise Gardens: The World's Most Beautiful Islamic Gardens
Collection only from Gayton near King's Lynn for doorstep handover& exact cash.
All have been read. All books are hard cover apart from The Sensuous Garden & The Road to Le Tholonet.
All are in good condition apart from The Road to Le Tholonet which is not in such great condition but perfectly readable.

The Ivington Diaries – Monty Don 9781408802496 Hardcover
“Monty Don & Sarah moved into their semi-derelict farmhouse at Ivington in 1991 & their garden is the most tangible symbol of the spectacular way in which they have since thrived. Springing with amazing vigour from the soil behind the house this space has been central to Monty's life; ever since he dug the v first border he has obsessively written about it. The Ivington Diaries is a personal collection of Monty's jottings from the past 15 years. Generously illustrated with his own photographs & beautifully packaged this book promises to be one of the most delightful garden books ever published.”

My Roots. A Decade In The Garden – Monty Don
0340834617
Hardcover original dust jacket
“Monty Don the face of British gardening has written a weekly Observer column on his garden for the past 10 years. Over time the columns have been a practical guide a poetic record of the garden's changing seasons & also a personal account of how the garden has kept his feet firmly planted on the ground through bad times & good. This is a collection of 50 of Monty's best columns that will delight his readers & gardeners everywhere. “Growing vegetables herbs & fruit should be done in the same spirit as choosing your music or clothes: with a mix of precision & adventure.Gardens plex & messy & as in life there are few easy fixes.One swallow may not make a summer but it damn sure made my day. Planting trees is deeply satisfying & good for the soul especially on a winter's day. What else can a human do that leans so far into the future?“

Around The World In 80 Gardens – Monty Don
9780297844501
Hardcover with original dust jacket
“'If I have learned only one thing from my travels around the world it is that no garden is an island. Context is everything.' Monty Don visits each continent in this landmark series on gardens of the world. We are introduced to the unique floating gardens of the Amazon& the colourful alpine flower meadows of Norway modest domestic gardens in Havana& Bali Monet's world-famous Giverny & the Dutch tour-de-force Het Loo the formal magnificence of Renaissance Italian water gardens the tropical planting traditions of Thailand,& the intriguing fusion of indigenous & colonial garden cultures in Australia New Zealand& South Africa. Each garden is placed in context horticultural preconceptions are abandoned& Monty is constantly surprised by the unexpected locations where gardens thrive. A vivid account of travel adventure beauty& the pursuit of knowledge.”

The Complete Gardener – Monty Don 9780241424308 Hardcover
“Even great gardeners like Monty Don are always learning& always experimenting.
The Complete Gardener brings you right up to date on how Monty gardens today.
This extensively revised edition covers what Monty believes are the most important aspects of gardening sharing his mendations observations & passion.Emphasising the importance of sustainable practices& different ways of attracting wildlife to your garden this beautiful book will help you e plete gardener.”

The Sensuous Garden – Monty Don
1840911999
Paperback (thin card)
“Hands are the gardener’s reality.Hands carry the scars& ingrained stories of hours in the garden reaching shaping& caressing both plants& soil feeing the brain with a stream of equally subtle& brutal tactile messages.” The sight of a graceful birch; the delicious scent of honeysuckle; the soft caress of billowing grass; the soothing trickle of a fountain; the sweetness of peas fresh from the pod: gardens excite all our senses& bring us into close contact with nature. Make the most of the sensory opportunities provided by e v element in the garden from the soil itself to the plants& wildlife to the walls surfaces & structures. Through evocative sometimes startling photographs along with highly personal& poetic writing you'll e vividly aware of seasonal changes; of the agave as an astonishing piece of living sculpture; of light diffused through leaves; of the smoothness of seed beans ready for planting; of the raging red that brightens autumn leaves& ripe berries; of the crisp chill in the garden asleep for the winter. The words& images will resonate long after the covers are closed.

The Road to Le Tholonet: A French Garden Journey – Monty Don 9781471114588
Paperback “In this personal& passionate book Monty Don shares his knowledge& love of France through its gardens.Travelling to the heart of Paris& along the byways of the countryside he meets local gardeners& tastes the v best of their harvest. Part memoir part history part the v best travel writing slowly Money begins to find out what makes French gardens –&the French – unique. A book that’s a philosophical exploration of national identity& a meditation about the role gardens play in conveying our aspirations our values – even our memories.A glimpse at some of the love affairs feuds thwarted ambitions& desires behind gardens such as Versailles Vaus le te& Courances.

Monty Don’s Italian Gardens (DVD) - Monty Don 2 discs
“Monty Don conducts his v personal ‘grand tour’ visiting Italy’s most beautiful impressive & interesting gardens.The gardens of Italy rank amongst the great treasures of the world influencing& inspiring almost e v landscape designer since the Renaissance. In this four-part series Monty Don travels the length of Italy visiting formal gardens secret hideaways& luxurious villas unravelling their history drama romance intrigue& beauty.From the cliff top delights of the Amalfi coast to the lovingly-created & spectacular gardens of the Lakes Monty explores the culture the politics& climate that have shaped Italy’s loveliest gardens& meets those keeping alive the passion for the land. Bursting with great pelling stories& stunning scenery this engaging series shares Monty Don’s views& impressions of these celebrated Italian gardens.”

Extraordinary Gardens of the World – Monty Don 9780297856382
This book was inspired by Monty Don’s Around the World in 80 Gardens series for BBC2.A coffee-table hard cover book with original dust cover on which all those darker green swirls are ‘fuzzy to touch. “Monty Don spent six months visiting gardens all over the world for his ground-breaking& highly successful television series.During filming he& the camera crew also spent time taking still photographs to record the extraordinary variety of gardens they visited. Many thousands of images resulted.This large-format lavishly illustrated book presents the best of this unique archive. Featuring entirely new images it captures the spirit of the gardens& celebrates the cultures& contexts in which they flourish. The sheer size& number of images allows an unforgettable progression of grand vistas& intimate details from all over the world.”

Japanese Gardens: A Journey – Monty Don & Derry Moore Hardcover 9781473692299
plement to the BBC2 series Japanese Gardens: written by the nation's favourite gardener Monty Don & beautifully produced with over 200 original photographs from Derry Moore. Traditional Japanese bine aesthetics with ethics in a perfectly curated celebration of nature. A Japanese garden is the natural world made miniature: rocks represent mountains ponds represent seas.
In this personal& lyrical exploration of both the traditional& the modern aspects of Japanese gardening Monty Don looks at the traditions& culture which inform some of the most beautiful gardens from all over Japan from Kenroku-en to the Zen gardens of Tokyo& the historic beauty of Kyoto.Monty Don & Derry Moore guide us through the history& spectacular seasons of Japanese gardens from the famous cherry blossom celebration hanami to the autumnal crimson magnificence of momijigari. Monty Don also explores the creative forms uniquely associated with Japanese gardens from stonemasonry& ikebana to the intricate skill of bonsai. Stunningly photographed by Derry Moore Japanese Gardens is a fascinating exploration of a unique relationship with gardens.'An illuminating insight not only into the history& horticulture of some remarkable gardens but also into the Japanese culture& psyche'

Paradise Gardens: The World's Most Beautiful Islamic Gardens – Monty Don & Derry Moore Hardcover Original dust cover 9781473666481
“A journey through some of the world's most stunning gardens from Spain& Morocco to Turkey& India. In the Islamic tradition a garden is a shaded place for rest& reflection& gardens play a central role in everyday life in the Islamic world. Monty Don& acclaimed photographer Derry Moore set off on a journey to find out how a v different culture& climate has influenced garden design. Their journey starts in the historical& stunning gardens of Andalucia before heading east to the beating heart of Islam: Turkey Iran& India. Monty will discover& learn about the four areas of Islamic civilisation; Andalucian Moghul Persian& Ottoman by visiting gardens that represent& symbolise each.”