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Monty Don has written a weekly Observer column on his garden since 1995. This work is a collection of 50 of Monty's best columns, that will provide a practical guide and a poetic record of the garden's changing seasons.

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  1. 1

    How does Monty Don use the changing seasons in his garden as a metaphor for personal growth, resilience, or the passage of time in our own lives?

  2. 2

    In what ways does this collection capture the therapeutic and grounding nature of gardening, and how do you find that connection to the earth in your daily routine?

  3. 3

    Monty Don’s writing bridges the gap between practical horticulture and poetic observation; which of these two elements resonates with you more as a reader?

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