Down to Earth

"Growing some fruit, veg and herbs is one of the most life-enhancing, practical and enriching things that anyone with a scrap of land can ever do." - Monty Don

Unrivalled gardening wisdom from Britain's favourite gardener. Written with passion and full of character, this is Monty Don right beside you in your garden, giving you intimate gardening tips and expert advice in his own voice.

Month-by-month, Monty reveals the jobs that he does in his own garden, that are relevant to every gardener, and shares his unique approaches to the gardening calendar. Discover Monty's inner thoughts and musings on gardening subjects such as nature, seasons, colour, design, pests, flowering shrubs, and containers.

With stunning photographs of Monty's own garden and elegant watercolour artworks, this is an indispensable and personal guide to the garden.

"You need nature more than she needs you. It is not an equal relationship. Serve her well and she will look after you. Abuse her and everyone loses." - Monty Don

„Cultivarea unor fructe, legume si ierburi este unul dintre cele mai bune lucruri care imbunatatesc viata, practice si imbogatitoare pe care le poate face oricine cu o bucata de pamant”. - Monty Don Intelepciune in materie de gradinarit de la gradinarul preferat al Marii Britanii. Scris cu pasiune si plin de caracter, acesta este Monty Don chiar langa tine in gradina ta, oferindu-ti sfaturi intime de gradinarit si sfaturi de specialitate in propria sa voce. Lunar la luna, Monty dezvaluie meseriile pe care le face in propria gradina, care sunt relevante pentru fiecare gradinar si impartasesc abordarile sale unice ale calendarului de gradinarit.