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Down to Earth
- Gardening Wisdom
- Narrated by: Monty Don
- Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Unrivalled gardening wisdom from Monty Don, including essential tips, knowledge and musings from his 50 years of gardening experience.
This is Monty Don right beside you in the garden, challenging norms and sharing advice.
Discover Monty's thoughts and garden ideas around nature, seasons, colour, design, pests, flowering shrubs, containers and much more. Hear about the month-by-month jobs he does in his own garden that he hopes are relevant to you.
Monty's warm voice brings this most intimate book to life - an enriching listen for any gardener.
'I have written many gardening books, but this is the distillation of 50 years of gardening experience. It has all the tips and essential pieces of knowledge that enable you to make your garden grow well, and it also shares my view that gardening is the secret to living well, too.' (Monty)
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- Dee from Ohio
- 04-19-19
I loved this book.
I decided to follow up on Monty Don after watch Big Dreams Small Spaces on Netflix. Great audible book with lots of ideas and useful info.
One things that was very distracting was the "lip smacking" after most sentences. I don't know if a filter of some sort would have helped but really was off-putting. His voice is very soothing while he was reading though.
Wonderful book to listen to while gardening! I have listened at least 3 times through.
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- Karen
- 03-16-20
Packed Full of Knowledge
I bought this after reading his book "Nigel". That book is a story book. Charming snippets of his life with animals which are truly reminiscent of the James Herriot style.
I thought this book was going to be similar and be stories of the garden. Not so. This is definitely a "how to" book.
At first I was disappointed. I wanted the "story" aspect present in "Nigel". That said, I quickly changed my mind and became hooked. Monty has a charming and evocative speech pattern which is absolutely charming to listen to. Couple that with his very casual and real approach to gardening, and you have a winner. Monty is a true proponent of the Organic Garden and Wildlife BUT puts no stress onto the gardener. The ultimate message is enjoy the try; it will all come right eventually.
I have listened to it now four times in a row. Really not hard to do. I am really trying to transfer all that wealth of knowledge into my poor brain. As I potter round my garden with my dogs tagging along, I am joined by this friendly voice hinting and guiding me through all the perils and joys of garden.
If you enjoy gardening, then this book holds a tomb of knowledge that is hard to find elsewhere. Remember that Monty lives in UK, so be prepared to adjust planting times appropriately for your zone.
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- Amelia
- 04-16-19
Full of Information, minimally political
I listened to this all the way through in about 3 days. It is completely practical and I didn't feel like I was being prosteletized by environmental ists pushing a debateable agenda. - (although he does mention climate change frequently) Thank you!
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- michelle
- 04-01-19
Monty Don...your voice and writing are like honey.
This is such a beautifully written and narrated tome on the soul serving joy of gardening. The practical information ushers ine along throughout the seasons with anecdotal charm and real deal knowledge of what is real life gardening. Listened while I was preparing my own for the new season...so inspired!
Thank You Monty!
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- Eric Farrand
- 11-15-20
Dissapointment
Be prepared for less fact, more opinion and derogatory American comments. I certainly would not recommend.
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- Banshee
- 04-14-20
Of many things to cheer: It's Monty Don!
It sounds nice. It's interesting and wholesome. It's soothing. It makes me relaxed. I deserved a Monty Don book in my Audible collection. Very satisfying indeed
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- Avid Gardener
- 09-05-19
for the love of gardens
perfect book to listen to while working in the garden. Monty Don reads it beautifully
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- Jeffrey J. Miller
- 05-10-19
A philosophical view designed for the experienced.
It might be this is a bad title for an Audible book, but the love of Gardening and the spiritual side to it all was all I really got out of this informationally. Quie boring from the listener's point of view. The voice was very good, British work..
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- Josh
- 04-15-20
Best Gardening Book Ever!!!
Poetic and Eloquent, full of excellent tips for the English Gardening Climate. Will read again and again!
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- BCN
- 02-19-20
Beautifully Narrated!
I loved the beauty of this book, and Monty Don’s engaging narration could make the most boring book come alive.
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- simon cooke
- 05-27-19
An evening with Monty Don.
Down to Earth is a book of Monty Don's considerable experience presented in his usual relaxed yet enthusiastic style. if you're a fan of Gardner's World, or his many travelogues you are sure to enjoy this.
The book is split between advise and a monthly run through of his gardening year.
There's nothing here that hasn't been covered before, however it's delivered beautifully, with such charm, that you can't help but be enthused. Highly recommended.
8 people found this helpful
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- North Norfolk
- 06-04-19
Practical, delightful and informative
I can see myself re-listening to this seasonally. Even as a fairly practiced gardener it helped me consider things and will influence me. And there were a lot of “ahhh” lightbulb moments. I do enjoy Monty’s unhurried and confident reading too,
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- Kathleen
- 02-20-21
Easy listening
Monty tells the detail of gardening so well with a lovely tone. Brings great ideas to other minds.
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- E A PYPER
- 01-16-20
Monty,
Love Monty Dons programmes and this book is wonderful to listen and learn from,great to listen to going to sleep,
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-04-21
Wonderful book for novice gardeners
Relaxing, reassuring and full of wisdom. I feel I have learned a lot that I can put into practice; not least regarding my mindset when I’m in the garden.
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- Ellen
- 10-21-20
Enjoyable
Lovely to have the book read by Monty Don, packed full of gardening advice, a joy to listen to and given me plenty of ideas / targets for next year
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- IndyCurl
- 03-05-21
love love love this audiobook
found it by accident. beautifully read by Monty. full of great advice and something i listen to over and over again
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- George Camp
- 03-01-21
Fantastic listen
I listened to this while working from home, I managed to get through in just a few days. Very knowledgeable is Monty, I 100% recommend.
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- Vix
- 01-03-21
Inspiring tips and great narration
Great tips and wonderful narration from Monty Don. This first audible book I've actually completed! An easy and interesting listen, thanks Monty for the inspiration.
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- Anthony Fiore
- 12-22-20
A very enjoyable audiobook
This is my first audiobook and have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was very informative as you'd expect from Monty Don and passed the time away nicely, it was a very easy listen.
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- Anonymous User
- 08-28-20
Helpful book of tips and easy to listen to
Helpful tips to consider when planning out your garden including potential water features. This book was easy to listen to and I'll be listening to it again in the future. Keep in mind, this is based in the UK so some of the information may not be applicable to your situation.
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