Monty Don’s bestselling gardening book Down to Earth is now available in paperback and as an audiobook, read by Monty himself. To celebrate, we’re offering Subscriber Club members the chance to enjoy four exclusive audio clips from the book.
The four clips come from the chapter The Seasons:
Listen to all four clips, below.
For Monty, every moment of spring is precious. In this extract he stresses the importance of paying attention to “the feel of the earth”, rather than the calendar, when choosing the best time to sow seeds or plant directly. He also shares a somewhat unorthodox method for testing the temperature of the soil…
Listen to Monty’s observations on the pleasures of spring:
Summer comprises two distinct phases, says Monty in this clip. He considers how this affects plants from the Northern hemisphere and more tender species, from closer to the equator.
Hear ‘Summer’, the second of four exclusive clips, now:
The gardening year “turns in on itself” on the autumn equinox, 23 September, says Monty in this third exclusive clip.
Find out what autumn means for Monty:
In this fourth and final clip, Monty lists the benefits of winter cold and chill wind, as well as the hazards. He also reveals those plants that need a little cossetting during winter and offers tips on protecting their more tender neighbours.
Listen to Winter, from Monty’s chapter on The Seasons, now:
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