Monty's World

Monty Don

Well after six weeks of blissfully warm and dry weather, it began to rain on Monday and hasn't really stopped since.  I was quite grateful in a way, because despite my daily watering efforts in the veg patch particularly, nothing beats a good downpour to get the water right down to the roots where its needed.  It has also meant that for the first time since late spring, I haven't managed to get out into the garden every night to get things done.  In fact most evenings when the rain has been lashing down, I have had my nose pressed up against the window watching for any break in the cloud.

The only evening when this was an exception was Friday, when at 8:30pm I was settled comfortably on the sofa in front of Gardeners World.  You see, I haven't really been a fan of Gardeners World in the past and only really got into it this year. Now I organise my social life around it and its all because of one man.....Monty Don.

With his gentle manner and boundless knowledge, Monty Don has the ability to inspire confidence and to encourage you to try something new.  His garden at Longmeadow is inspirational in itself and testament to what sheer hard work and some imagination can achieve.  His approach is calm and methodical and allows all different skill levels of gardeners to relate to what he is doing, without appearing condescending or arrogant.

What makes it even more endearing is his relationship with his dog Nigel.  I could quite happily just watch the two of them gardening together for half an hour each episode.  At the end of each episode I am always disappointed it has gone so quickly but am left feeling very relaxed and ready to take on my own garden the next day.



Nigel