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Around the World in 80 Gardens is a BBC series that follows broadcaster Monty Don as he travels all over the planet searching for world-class gardens – ancient and modern, large and small, grand and humble. In total, exactly eighty gardens are featured during his 10 journeys, and include the Alhambra, the gardens of the Taj Mahal in India, the gardens of the Villa D’Este in Italy and many important botanic and royal gardens from Thailand to Bali, from New Zealand to Europe and from China to Mexico. Written and presented by Monty Don, the author of numerous gardening books and articles and the UK's leading gardening broadcaster, Around the World in 80 Gardens is much more than a gardening series, since Monty believes that "..gardens are a really good way to understand a culture". Each programme in this landmark documentary series combines history, natural history and travel and appeals to a wide audience. Each programme traces a personal journey for Monty as he exposes himself to new experiences and to cultures he has never previously encountered, leading him to question his ideas of what a garden actually is. With its intimate and engaging tone, we see how Monty’s own assumptions evolve as he learns from all he encounters…
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51 of 51 people found the following review helpful
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From medicinal plants floating in containers on the Amazon to the almost plant-free zen gardens of Japan - the vast majority of the 80 gardens here bear little resemblance to the traditional British garden. This DVD challenges your concept of what actually constitutes 'a garden', and there are many times throughout the series when Monty Don admits to being unsure himself.
The journey he makes across the globe is fascinating, with lots of history and cultural references added to the gardens he visits. Monty is an enthusiastic presenter, and he is quite honest with his evaluations..... and even when his opinion is not so forthcoming you can usually sense if he feels disappointment or pleasure about the places he visits.
I thoroughly enjoyed the series and I am glad I purchased the DVD, however I would have preferred if he had named more of the plants and trees we see around the world. Failing that, a glossary as an extra on the DVD would have been nice. Sadly, there are no extras at all. Sound is 2.0 Surround with English subtitles available.
Programmes:
01. Mexico and Cuba
02. Australia and New Zealand
03. India
04. South America (Brazil, Argentina, and Chile)
05. United States of America
06. China and Japan
07. The Mediterranean (Italy, Morocco, and Spain)
08. South Africa
09. Northern Europe (UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands, and Norway)
10. South-East Asia (Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia)
The journey he makes across the globe is fascinating, with lots of history and cultural references added to the gardens he visits. Monty is an enthusiastic presenter, and he is quite honest with his evaluations..... and even when his opinion is not so forthcoming you can usually sense if he feels disappointment or pleasure about the places he visits.
I thoroughly enjoyed the series and I am glad I purchased the DVD, however I would have preferred if he had named more of the plants and trees we see around the world. Failing that, a glossary as an extra on the DVD would have been nice. Sadly, there are no extras at all. Sound is 2.0 Surround with English subtitles available.
Programmes:
01. Mexico and Cuba
02. Australia and New Zealand
03. India
04. South America (Brazil, Argentina, and Chile)
05. United States of America
06. China and Japan
07. The Mediterranean (Italy, Morocco, and Spain)
08. South Africa
09. Northern Europe (UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands, and Norway)
10. South-East Asia (Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia)
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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I never thought I would ever buy a Gardening DVD. This series is awesome. The history and stories behind some of the gardens are amazing. The series goes into social history, buildings, art, farming, religion, engineering, cultural and political areas of gardens. from the floating gardens on the Amazon river to Tea plantations of India, there is hardly ever a dull moment. Highly recemended for anyone who likes a good documentary series.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By J. Davenport
My husband and I have always enjoyed Monty Don's enthusiasm about his
gardening and everybody's gardens no matter how small.
We watched some of the series on TV and can now watch this marvellous
series anytime of the year of gardens around the world each one always
gives us great pleasure. Well done Monty. We really miss seing him on
the TV.
gardening and everybody's gardens no matter how small.
We watched some of the series on TV and can now watch this marvellous
series anytime of the year of gardens around the world each one always
gives us great pleasure. Well done Monty. We really miss seing him on
the TV.
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summer year round
lovely "canned happiness" and a lot of information and culture - it is BBC, of course, and very well done.
Published 1 month ago by Toivonen Terttu T
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Why did not Geoff Hamilton Think of this?
Geoff in his time was an excellent presenter of Gardeners World I would say the best of that genre But Monty Don has moved on and puts a better spin on the modern World of... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Linnaeus
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Would be so much better without Monty Donn
Great gardens poorly and superficially described by film and Mr Donn's comments. Inded, I found it better to watch with the sound muted.
Published 2 months ago by John Bailey
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Stunning and fascinating gardens
I bought this for my husband who's really into gardening, and it's something I'll happily watch with him. The gardens are incredible and the stories behind them fascinating.
Published 2 months ago by M Moore
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80 gardens
I have been wanting to see this series for years and it did not disappoint, loved it, I found out so much more about the counties he traveled to not just about the gardens.
Published 3 months ago by Mrs Kim E Revell
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Great :)
Wonderful documentary from different parts of the world. Monty Don takes us to small and large gardens, and parks of extremely different character.
Published 3 months ago by SBM
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A joy to watch
I could just go on and on looking at these interesting and often beautiful gardens and listening to Monty talking about them.
Published 5 months ago by Liz
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Great dvd.
This product is fantastic. Monty is a pleasure to watch, and the gardens he looks at are beautiful. The gardens range from traditional English gardens to more modern and functional... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Johnaa
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This show has transformed me
Monty has challenged and changed my idea of gardens. After watching the show I started a garden of my own because Monty made me see the light. Read more
Published 8 months ago by U. Maier
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Great Value with Mony Don
I was amazed that just four DVDs could contain so many hours of fascinating, enjoyable viewing, together with the usual intelligent and informative commentary from Monty Don on... Read more
Published 12 months ago by G. R. Hunt
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