My Roots

Monty Don

Monty Don, the face of British gardening, has written a weekly Observer column on his garden for the past ten years. Over time the columns have been a practical guide, a poetic record of the gardenand#8217;s changing seasons, and also a personal account of how the garden has kept his feet firmly planted on the ground through bad times and good. This is a collection of fifty of Montyand#8217;s best columns, that will delight his readers and gardeners everywhere. 'Growing vegetables, herbs and fruit should be done in the same spirit as choosing your music or clothes: with a mix of precision and adventure.' 4.1.98'Gardens are complex and messy and, as in life, there are few easy fixes.' 17.1.99'One swallow may not make a summer but it damn sure made my day.' 7.5.00'Planting trees is deeply satisfying and good for the soul, especially on a winter's day. What else can a human do that leans so far into the futureand#63;' 27.12.98