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The Ivington Diaries Hardcover – Illustrated, July 20, 2010

by Monty Don (Author)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 74 ratings
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Monty Don and his wife Sarah moved into their semi-derelict farmhouse at Ivington in 1991, and 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 very first border, he has obsessively written about it. The Ivington Diaries is a personal collection of Monty€™s jottings from the past fifteen years. Generously illustrated with his very own photographs, and beautifully packaged, this book promises to be one of the most delightful garden books ever published.
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  1. Print length
    384 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Bloomsbury USA
  4. Publication date
    July 20, 2010
  5. Dimensions
    7.06 x 1.78 x 9.73 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    140880249X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1408802496
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Monty Don is one of Britain's best-loved gardeners. He wrote a weekly column for the Observer between 1994 and 2006, earning him a devoted readership, and he was the charismatic presenter of BBC Gardener's World from 2003 to 2008. He lives and gardens in Herefordshire with his wife Sarah, with whom he wrote The Jewel Garden, and their three children.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloomsbury USA; First Edition (July 20, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 140880249X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1408802496
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.45 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.06 x 1.78 x 9.73 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 74 ratings

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Monty Don is the main presenter of BBC-TV's Gardener's World. He is one of the UK's most respected gardeners and gardening writers. He has been gardening correspondent for the Observer since 1994 and is at the forefront of the environmental and organic gardening debate.

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Lisa Greene
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book of personal days spent and building the wonderful Longmeadow garden
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2021
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I have been wanting this book for a long time. I am a big Monty Don fan in the U.S. This book was a great price and able to be shipped within the states. Its a great book. go ahead and treat yourself now!
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MKM from Los Angeles, CA
5.0 out of 5 stars A real treasure.
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2019
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I loved the photos and the diary entries. Monty Don makes you experience his experience on creating his garden together with his wife.
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Terry
5.0 out of 5 stars Super
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2019
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Love Monty Don and all his books.
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Lady Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars It's another wonderful meditation on gardening by my favorite gardener
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2015
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It's another wonderful meditation on gardening by my favorite gardener. He writes beautifully and is thoughtful. It is a gorgeous book, a work of art in its own way.
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Jennifer
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written as always by Monty
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2018
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Fabulous reading and so much to learn. Beautifully written as always by Monty Don
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kim wooster
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book!
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2015
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I love this book. Perfect for dipping into each day. I learn something new and am charmed by his use of language.
2 people found this helpful
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Ciao Nona!
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2014
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Excellent
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Anne E. Lenehan
5.0 out of 5 stars A Gardener's Delight, and a Love Story
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2010
I loved the BBC series "Around the World in 80 Gardens", and followed up with The Ivington Diaries by Monty Don. As a dedicated gardener, this book's delightful voyage through the seasons, month by month, is full of wonderful ideas and inspiration. But what is perhaps even more important than the stunning photos and dedication to gardening by Monty and Sarah Don, is the beautiful prose which reveals Monty's relationship to his garden and his family through the building of his life around his "ancient" farmhouse, the digging up of centuries worth of other buildings in the very soil he cultivates, and the birds and other wildlife which live within the garden. I read The Diaries right through, then picked it up and started again. This book will remain on my side table as I continue my own gardening journey on the other side of the world, in Australia.
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bluesky
5.0 out of 5 stars A must for Monty Don fans
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 15, 2020
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I am not an expert gardener by any means but I always watch Monty Don's Gardeners' World. His manner is unpretentious and his knowledge extensive. This book is in diary form and describes his gardening life along with the health difficulties he has had to overcome for many years. Even if you are not a committed gardener, this book is an uplifting read - worth every penny.
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Chris
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Reviewed in Canada on January 18, 2014
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As an avid gardener for 25 years, I find myself chuckling at Monty's garden mishaps(been there) and nodding my head in agreement to his wonder and reverence for all that mother earth provides for us.I enjoyed the photos of his gardens as they truly are,not all dolled up for a photo shoot.The book covers a period of eighteen years which is truly wonderful as gardens are always in a state of flux.This not a how-to book but more of a wonderful memoire.Written in dairy style in covers all four seasons.
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Mr. P. J. Morgan
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 19, 2021
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All of Montys books are great, but I really loved this book as it covers so many topics and is a fascinating read. 5 stars.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Arrived in great time and was just as advertised!
Reviewed in Canada on April 10, 2020
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Thanks so much!
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Ev
5.0 out of 5 stars A book to dip into.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 15, 2013
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This is a book I dip in and out of as it is written in the form of a diary, but in the months not years, so 11 June 2004 follows 10 June 1995 and the differences between the years can be seen. Any gardener will recognise this as a cold spring will mean some things are later this year than last. I find Monty Don's writing inspiring as his evident enthusiasm is enough to get me out in the garden digging and he reminds me of jobs I had forgotten. There is a wealth of advice contained in the pages without any preaching and I now watch his TV programme looking out for the things mentioned in the book. I may not look at it for weeks on end but will pick it up on a bleak March afternoon and read of roses in summer and almost smell their scent.
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