{"id":5023,"date":"2025-06-30T20:02:30","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T20:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/?p=5023"},"modified":"2025-10-14T17:31:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T17:31:31","slug":"july-garden-book-pickdown-to-earth-by-monty-don","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/july-garden-book-pickdown-to-earth-by-monty-don\/","title":{"rendered":"July Garden Book Pick: Down to Earth by Monty Don"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome to the July <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/the-2025-garden-book-club-list\/\">Garden Book Club<\/a><\/strong>! This month, we&#8217;re gaining some valuable gardening wisdom from Monty Don: Down to Earth. If you&#8217;re ready to learn from a beloved garden expert such as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montydon.com\/\">Monty Don<\/a><\/strong>, then this is the perfect book!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Monty-Don-Book--683x1024.png\" alt=\"Monty Don Book Down to Earth\" class=\"wp-image-5030\" style=\"width:596px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Monty-Don-Book--683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Monty-Don-Book--600x900.png 600w, https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Monty-Don-Book--200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Monty-Don-Book--768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Monty-Don-Book--800x1200.png 800w, https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Monty-Don-Book-.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>Dreaming of a Beautiful&nbsp;Garden? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>Dive into Monty Don\u2019s Down<em> t<\/em>o Earth<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">If you\u2019ve ever wished you could bottle Monty Don\u2019s gardening wisdom from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/iplayer\/episodes\/b006mw1h\/gardeners-world\"><em>Gardener\u2019s World<\/em>, <\/a><\/strong><em>Down to Earth<\/em> is your answer\u2014a heartfelt, practical guide for every gardener. I&#8217;ve always wanted to read Monty Don&#8217;s books, but had not had the chance until now. I\u2019m excited to share this gem with our Garden Book Club!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this book Monty distills 50 years of experience. From composting to pest control, seasonal rhythms to the joy of dahlias, he invites us to slow down and connect with nature. As Monty writes, \u201cGardening is the secret to living well\u201d\u2014a reminder that gardening is as much about nurturing your soul as it is about growing plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dahlias-Flowers.png\" alt=\"Photo by Michelle Mardian: Michelle's Garden Grows\n\" class=\"wp-image-5027\" style=\"width:687px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dahlias-Flowers.png 940w, https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dahlias-Flowers-600x503.png 600w, https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dahlias-Flowers-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dahlias-Flowers-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dahlias-Flowers-800x671.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">July Reading Schedule for Down To Earth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ll read a different number of pages each week throughout July and discuss the weekly readings in Michelle&#8217;s Garden Grows <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/michellesgardengrows\/\">Instagram Stories <\/a><\/strong>every Tuesday. Here&#8217;s how we&#8217;ll break down the reading week by week:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Week of July 1 read pages 7-117 and discuss on Tuesday July 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Week of July 8 read pages 118-198 and discuss on Tuesday July 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Week of July 15 read pages 199-240 and discuss on Tuesday July 22<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705  Week of July 22 read pages 244-307 and discuss on Tuesday July 29<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_7209-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Garden Book Club Book Monty Don Down to Earth\" class=\"wp-image-4211\" style=\"width:630px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_7209-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_7209-600x903.jpg 600w, https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_7209-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_7209.jpg 759w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Why <\/strong>You Should Read Monty Don&#8217;s Down to Earth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Practical Tips<\/strong>: Perfect for July, Monty\u2019s advice on nurturing summer blooms or planning late-season planting schemes is easy to follow.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inspiration Galore<\/strong>: His mentor-like tone feels like a cozy chat over tea, guiding you to see your garden as a sanctuary and teacher.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So grab a cup of tea, cozy up with your notebook, and let <em>Down to Earth<\/em> transform how you see your garden. Join us at our July Book Club meeting every Tuesday in my <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/michellesgardengrows\/\">instagram stories <\/a><\/strong>to share your favorite insights!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;color:#32373c\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-profile-box square gb-has-avatar gb-font-size-18 gb-block-profile gb-profile-columns\"><div class=\"gb-profile-column gb-profile-avatar-wrap\"><div class=\"gb-profile-image-wrap\"><figure class=\"gb-profile-image-square\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"gb-profile-avatar wp-image-4169\" src=\"https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_5296-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Image of woman holding books\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_5296-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_5296-scaled-500x667.jpg 500w, https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_5296-scaled-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_5296-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_5296-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_5296-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_5296-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"gb-profile-column gb-profile-content-wrap\"><h2 class=\"gb-profile-name\" style=\"color:#32373c\">Meet Michelle<\/h2><p class=\"gb-profile-title\" style=\"color:#32373c\">Hi I&#8217;m Michelle of Michelle&#8217;s Garden Grows-I&#8217;m so glad you stopped by! I&#8217;m a registered nurse and home gardener who loves digging into the world of gardening and nature both in the soil and on the page. Here you&#8217;ll find simple, fun resources to make gardening feel fun and approachable, along with garden-inspired book recommendations in the Garden Book Club to spark your curiosity and grow your knowledge. Let&#8217;s learn and garden together!<\/p><div class=\"gb-profile-text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/michellesgardengrows.com\/staging\/8430\/about\/\">Learn More about Michelle<\/a><\/strong><\/div><ul class=\"gb-social-links\"><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the July Garden Book Club! This month, we&#8217;re gaining some valuable gardening wisdom from Monty Don: Down to Earth. If you&#8217;re ready to learn from a beloved garden expert such as Monty Don, then this is the perfect book! Dreaming of a Beautiful&nbsp;Garden? 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