Just coming to the end of this book and am loving it. The author is a fascinating chap by himself - he's led a varied life and now fronts the UK's top gardening programme 'Gardener's World'. Gardens and gardening punctuate the book, but it is really all about his dogs, and his relationship with them; and particularly about Nigel, his current Golden Retriever who has become a bit of a star in his own right. There's a huge amount of love, affection and deep understanding of his individual dogs in this book plus honest reflections on mistakes and learning. Training comes into it, and behaviour a lot - plus some very poignant and funny moments. Also, chapters are short and there are some lovely dog photos!
Nigel: My Family and Other Dogs - Monty Don
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Sounds good, thank you for the recommendation!
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- Cornwall , UK
Love Gardeners World , love Monty and the dogs , thanks for the prompt I will order this x
I thought it might be up your street
I've got a few now (didn't realise I was such a fan, but they were very insightful presents) - particularly loving the pictures in Paradise Gardens and the simple practical advice in Down to Earth. Probably quite basic for advanced gardeners but a godsend for amateur enthusiasts like me!
Jacqui-S
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- Fife, Scotland
Sounds good.
I like Monty Don too. Never read anything of his though. *Scuttles of to Amazon......*
I like Monty Don too. Never read anything of his though. *Scuttles of to Amazon......*
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- Cornwall , UK
Just ordered via Amazon , thanks again !
Ace - hope you enjoy it!
Yes this was a great read, at least 3 of the family here have read it now. He truly loves his dogs and the photos bring them to life. Some sad moments, and heart in mouth moments... Nigel is treated but Supervet Noel himself ?. A nice sprinkle of gardening and plant prose thrown in too. I often watch Gardener's world just for a few glimpses of Nigel and Maggie (I think it's Maggie? His little sister).
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- Cornwall , UK
Oh yes of course, I felt Maggie wasn't quite right as I was typing it but was too lazy to walk 10 feet to the bookshelves to check?
I should hope you remembered that one ?
Actually if anyone would like a copy I'd be happy to send mine on.... I rarely re-read a book now and am aware I'm verging into hoarding territory with the amount I've got. Just send me a message.
@kateincornwall if you can cancel your Amazon order you can have mine if you don't mind a 2nd hand copy?
@kateincornwall if you can cancel your Amazon order you can have mine if you don't mind a 2nd hand copy?
Candy
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- West Yorkshire, UK
Yesss!!! I absolutely loved this book. Found it moving, funny, informative, gorgeous.
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- Cornwall , UK
Oh I am sorry @Natalie , I missed your comment . That was such a kind offer , but sadly I didn't see it in time , but thank you x
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- Cornwall , UK
Paul and I have both read this now , so if anyone would like the book , I am more than happy to post it out to you , drop me a PM with address xxx
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- Cornwall , UK
Just adding , I don't want anything for the book or the postage ( UK only though , sorry ! ) xxx
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- Coventry
oh @kateincornwall thats so generous I’ll PM you if I’m not too late. Then I can post it to anyone else who wants to read it.
If the copies gone I've got a copy and I bring it when we go out
oops forgot all about this thread - @SwampDonkey or @Mabel’smummy I'll bring mine along when we meet up - hopefully next few weeks? and either of you can have mine.