Montys italian gardens, which aired in spring, 2011. Monty don, in a recent tv series on the gardens of italy, remarked that his friends know he has visited a lot of gardens and often ask him what is the best garden in the world. Ive just watched an episode of monty dons italian gardens, a fourpart bbc series. In april 2011 don presented italian gardens, a fourpart bbc2 series which was accompanied by the publication of a book. This book takes the reader on a journey through the breadth and magnificence of italian gardens. He was brought up in hampshire, educated at a variety of schools and. Garden of ninfa, near sermoneta, italy gardening jules. In his book the complete gardener monty don demonstrates how he prunes his lime walk and one bright afternoon, john our trusty gardener and i decided, to follow montys instructions and pruned the limes to within an inch of their lives. Further north in the lakes, monty meets up with the garden society, the grandi giardini italiani, to peer over the fence at luxurious creations of the rich and famous. Ninfa is a wonderful romantic garden, built in the abandoned ruins of an ancient medieval town near sermoneta, about 45 minutes outside of rome. Helena attlee recently published a lavishly illustrated book on italian gardens and this has now been followed by monty dons book of his bbc 2 television series monty dons italian gardens. Episode and series guides for monty dons italian gardens. Jul 09, 2012 ive just watched an episode of monty dons italian gardens, a fourpart bbc series. They look beautiful and it prompted me to write my latest blogpost about them.
Mar 29, 2011 the great gardens of italy by monty don, 9781844009374, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Monty don continues his grand garden tour of italy. Monty don s italian gardens is a fourpart bbc documentary presented by monty don, following monty don s grand garden tour around italy, from the retreats of the affluent north to the. He ran a costume jewellery business before becoming the gardening expert on this morning in 1989. This is the book to accompany the soon to be broadcast as i write in february 2011 in the uk tv series of the same name. The great gardens of italy don, monty, moore, derry. Monty dons italian gardens series and episode guides tv. As featured composer for the highlyacclaimed 4part bbc television series monty dons italian gardens, i had the privilege of collaborating with awardwinning producer director patty kraus. Monty don concentrates on a selection of exquisite italian gardens that appeared during an extraordinary 50year flowering of elaborate garden creation on a grand scale. Monty dons italian gardens is a fourpart bbc documentary presented by monty don, following monty dons grand garden tour around italy, from the retreats of the affluent north to the. Worldfamous gardener monty don presents this enchanting fourpart series that celebrates italys most beautiful gardens. Image 1 of 3 italian gardens have been an inspiration across britain photo. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
If youve ever watched monty dons italian gardens on netflix youll understand why we include italy in our garden tours brochure. Monty dons italian campaign telegraph the telegraph. Over thirty are featured, including some that are very well known as well as others that might not be on many peoples obvious list. See more ideas about italian garden, monty don and garden. This book accompanied montys italian gardens television series, which is available on dvd. The great gardens of italy by monty don, derry moore.
Helena attlee recently published a lavishly illustrated book on italian gardens and this has now been followed by monty don s book of his bbc 2 television series monty don s italian gardens. Jun 16, 20 monty don introduced me to the garden of ninfa via his marvellous book great gardens of italy. He conducts his personal grand garden tour around italy, including the retreats of the affluent north and horticultural gems of the south. Montagu monty denis wyatt don is a germanborn british television. The great gardens of italy by monty don, 9781844009374. They have influenced and inspired almost every landscape designer and architect since the renaissance yet they are not isolated historical artefacts.
He has been lead presenter of the bbcs gardeners world since 2003 and since 2011 the programme has come from his own garden, longmeadow, in herefordshire. This book is a personal exploration of italys legendary gardens. The island gardens which dot the italian lakes are among the most beautiful and beguiling in the world. The great gardens of italy by monty don hardie grant. In a new book and forthcoming television series monty don explores the rich heritage of the italian garden.
This book accompanied monty s italian gardens television series, which is available on dvd published by quadrille publishing ltd. Monty don as always brings home the beauty of these stunning gardens, beautifully photographed throughout. Italian gardens lakes, tuscany or rome exclusive tours. This is a strong endorsement, given that his own gardening library extends to over three thousand books. We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. Monty is the author of eleven books, two coauthored with his wife sarah, and. Italian gardens, tells some quick stores about the restaurant that has seen so much of kansas citys rich history. Italys private gardens by helena attlee and great gardens. He has been making television programmes for over twenty years on a range of topics, spanning travel, craft, outdoor living and, principally, gardening. Monty talks about his new book and tv series, monty dons incredible journey searching for the worlds 80 most. This time he is in naples to visit some of the most sublime, romantic retreats in southern italy.
Jul 25, 20 before you go, watch monty dons italian gardens on youtube, or read kirsty mcleods the best gardens in italy frances lincoln. Ninfa is a prime example of picturesque landscape theory being applied to garden design. Mar 14, 2011 helena attlee recently published a lavishly illustrated book on italian gardens and this has now been followed by monty dons book of his bbc 2 television series monty dons italian gardens. Monty dons italian gardens is a fourpart bbc documentary presented by monty don, following monty dons grand garden tour around italy, from the retreats of the affluent north to the horticultural gems of the south. Few people have travelled more widely and have a more passionately practical engagement with gardening than monty don. I would recommend this book to anyone with either a love of gardening or of the peninsula monty shows his passion for both and is generous in sharing both with the reader. Monty don takes a personal journey to 30 of italys major gardens.
He conducts his personal grand garden tour around italy, including the retreats of. Visit to some italian villas and gardens italian notes. The third episode is about the gardens of ninfa, south of rome. Monty don concludes his garden tour of italy in the wealthy north where, in the veneto and lucca, extravagant pleasure gardens were created for flirtation and fun. Monty did not answer your question, so i will do it. Join us on 6 february to hear monty interview piet about his remarkable career as a garden designer and nurseryman. In 2020 we have 5 small group garden tours to italy, all of which have been designed to introduce you not only to italian garden culture. Most of these are clustered around major cities such as rome, florence and naples. The great gardens of italy by monty don hardie grant publishing. Monty dons italian gardens is a fourpart bbc documentary presented by monty don, following monty dons grand garden tour around italy, from the retreats of. The theory has its origins in italian landscape painting and, before that, in the pagan culture of prechristian europe. I dont imagine he owns them all, but you never know it seemed appropriate and useful to. The gardens of italy rank amongst the great treasures of the world.
Great gardens of italy by monty don and derry moore and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Oct 31, 2011 monty don s italian gardens fridays at 7 p. The veneto, lucca and the lakes monty dons italian gardens. Patty was totally clear and specific in her brief, which made it a joy to work with her. Monty don begins his journey in rome, power base of emperors and popes, to explore some of the most extravagant gardens ever created. After all the formality of the green gardens around rome and florence, monty seeks out idyllic horticultural gems set against the dramatic scenery of the amalfi coast to discover why, in the south. He researches the origins and development of each garden with insights into the garden owners, their motives and their architects. Jan 21, 2008 a vivid account of travel, adventure, beauty and the pursuit of knowledge. He ran a costume jewellery business before becoming the. The great gardens of italy by monty don, 9781844009374, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. We visit many of the gardens he features, as well as many more. Books and films monty dons italian gardens infocobuild. Monty don obe, britains most loved gardener and lead presenter of gardeners world, discusses his favourite books on gardening including one he describes as the best gardening book ever written.