Monty Don is basically an emotional support animal for me at this point…I have a BritBox subscription just so I can watch the latest seasons of “Gardener’s World”, and love all his shows. I haven’t heard of the Rich Brothers, but…is it terrible that I’m skeptical of a younger version of Monty?? He is aged to perfection!
BTW, I’m a long-time reader of your blog in Logan Square. I’m a Southerner by birth, but after nearly 20 years in Chicago I so appreciate living in the Midwest. It’s such an under-rated place, and your blog is such a wonderful love letter to it!
Tamara- Sorry! (no i’m not)
Ash- I love you!
Lara- That is a really nice note to read, thanks for taking the time. I understand your skepticism over the Rich bros, and I agree that Monty is the ULTIMATE. But I think you will be swayed. Try! They’re just so beautiful!
Just recently discovered the two brothers and they are drool worthy but since they are gardeners, even more so. How can two really hot guys be gardeners? It seldom happens around here! Back to the TV for another fix – gardening and otherwise. I have been a long time follower of your blog!
The best thing about your blog is that it gets weird sometimes. It’s like when my BFF from my 20s texts me randomly for the first time in 6 months to tell me something essential and hilarious.
I think I stopped breathing during the photo reveal of the Rich Brothers.They are a far far cry from the lawn and garden tenders of my Midwestern suburban childhood…and unlike our neighbor Mr. Weber doesn’t seem like these two would call the police on account of a stray ball or two venturing into their gardens…also not a euphemism. Tim your posts really never fail to make my day better. xxx
I never knew I needed this blog post, but now I don’t know how I did without it. I feel like British garden tv is essential cross training to American baking recipes. You are the Best writer.
I wondered how long it would be before America found Monty Don. I somehow found Gardener’s World on YouTube many years ago & have been smitten ever since. Nothing beats watching him hand weave his wooden fences. Love him now, but also fun to watch the early years. All kidding aside, I learned everything I know about gardening without going broke from Monty & the gang.
I first saw the Rich Brothers when they designed at Chelsea a couple of years ago & I have seen their show, dreamy.
I like to believe that all three seem oblivious to their looks or their charm. They often appear with frayed collars & stretched out clothes. I hope that doesn’t change if America gets a hold of them.
Mliss- I think all three of them are very aware of their looks and their charms and cultivate them purposefully (one look at the Rich Bros Instagram will confirm that!). But don’t worry, I think we are pretty far away from the States discovering them in any real way. They will safely weave their fences in peace for now. ; )
I’m a Penn State Master Gardener and never heard of these guys, or show, until now. Looks like I’ll have to stop digging in the dirt for a while and watch TV.
I’ve been reading on and off for years (especially since I live in Chicago too) and gosh, thanks for the intro to Monty Don. I was telling friends to watch the show but had forgotten my source and was so happy to stumble on this and remember it was you. Thanks, dude.
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Kelly says:
August 21st, 2019 at 9:06 am
👀 whoaaaa
tamara says:
August 21st, 2019 at 9:07 am
welp, there goes all my free time for the next few weeks. thanks TM!
Ashley Butler says:
August 21st, 2019 at 9:42 am
really just could not possibly love you more – you too bryan
Lara says:
August 21st, 2019 at 11:04 am
Monty Don is basically an emotional support animal for me at this point…I have a BritBox subscription just so I can watch the latest seasons of “Gardener’s World”, and love all his shows. I haven’t heard of the Rich Brothers, but…is it terrible that I’m skeptical of a younger version of Monty?? He is aged to perfection!
BTW, I’m a long-time reader of your blog in Logan Square. I’m a Southerner by birth, but after nearly 20 years in Chicago I so appreciate living in the Midwest. It’s such an under-rated place, and your blog is such a wonderful love letter to it!
Tim says:
August 21st, 2019 at 11:53 am
Tamara- Sorry! (no i’m not)
Ash- I love you!
Lara- That is a really nice note to read, thanks for taking the time. I understand your skepticism over the Rich bros, and I agree that Monty is the ULTIMATE. But I think you will be swayed. Try! They’re just so beautiful!
Luisa says:
August 21st, 2019 at 12:04 pm
Your blog is the best blog. FIN.
Tim says:
August 21st, 2019 at 12:12 pm
LUISA! XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX
Laura says:
August 21st, 2019 at 12:45 pm
I hadn’t heard of either of these shows but they sound positively scrumptious! So excited to tuck into them asap. :)
Jan Canyon says:
August 21st, 2019 at 12:54 pm
Just recently discovered the two brothers and they are drool worthy but since they are gardeners, even more so. How can two really hot guys be gardeners? It seldom happens around here! Back to the TV for another fix – gardening and otherwise. I have been a long time follower of your blog!
Tim says:
August 21st, 2019 at 1:14 pm
Jan! Thanks for sticking with me. I know it gets weird sometimes.
Shannon Murphy says:
August 21st, 2019 at 1:29 pm
The best thing about your blog is that it gets weird sometimes. It’s like when my BFF from my 20s texts me randomly for the first time in 6 months to tell me something essential and hilarious.
catchicago says:
August 21st, 2019 at 2:17 pm
I think I stopped breathing during the photo reveal of the Rich Brothers.They are a far far cry from the lawn and garden tenders of my Midwestern suburban childhood…and unlike our neighbor Mr. Weber doesn’t seem like these two would call the police on account of a stray ball or two venturing into their gardens…also not a euphemism. Tim your posts really never fail to make my day better. xxx
Wesley says:
August 21st, 2019 at 3:17 pm
I never knew I needed this blog post, but now I don’t know how I did without it. I feel like British garden tv is essential cross training to American baking recipes. You are the Best writer.
Marlena says:
August 21st, 2019 at 3:59 pm
I feel like I can’t even look at those photos on the screen. Wow.
Mliss says:
August 21st, 2019 at 8:34 pm
I wondered how long it would be before America found Monty Don. I somehow found Gardener’s World on YouTube many years ago & have been smitten ever since. Nothing beats watching him hand weave his wooden fences. Love him now, but also fun to watch the early years. All kidding aside, I learned everything I know about gardening without going broke from Monty & the gang.
I first saw the Rich Brothers when they designed at Chelsea a couple of years ago & I have seen their show, dreamy.
I like to believe that all three seem oblivious to their looks or their charm. They often appear with frayed collars & stretched out clothes. I hope that doesn’t change if America gets a hold of them.
Emily says:
August 22nd, 2019 at 12:40 am
Gosh I love this and gosh those boys are attractive.
Tim says:
August 22nd, 2019 at 5:10 am
Mliss- I think all three of them are very aware of their looks and their charms and cultivate them purposefully (one look at the Rich Bros Instagram will confirm that!). But don’t worry, I think we are pretty far away from the States discovering them in any real way. They will safely weave their fences in peace for now. ; )
Louise says:
August 22nd, 2019 at 5:21 am
I’m a Penn State Master Gardener and never heard of these guys, or show, until now. Looks like I’ll have to stop digging in the dirt for a while and watch TV.
Kristin says:
August 22nd, 2019 at 5:50 am
Darn…I suspect that you have just opened a very long rabbit hole, as I love gardening and British television and, yeah, they’re all pretty cute.
Samantha says:
August 22nd, 2019 at 8:47 am
I’ve been reading on and off for years (especially since I live in Chicago too) and gosh, thanks for the intro to Monty Don. I was telling friends to watch the show but had forgotten my source and was so happy to stumble on this and remember it was you. Thanks, dude.
Mliss says:
August 22nd, 2019 at 10:44 am
Let us not forget the other gorgeous British gardener & keeper of chickens, Arthur Parkinson.
Matthew Wencl says:
August 22nd, 2019 at 7:44 pm
As I so often say, when I read your blog, “YUM.” ;)
Tim says:
August 24th, 2019 at 7:49 pm
I am HERE for that prophecy joke! Just had to read to my husband, over dinner, out at a restaurant. Thanks for the laughs!
Heather Quintal says:
September 7th, 2019 at 12:17 pm
Oh – if you haven’t already please watch Monty Don’s French Gardens – it’s the best. The best! The Italian one is also quite good! Both in Netflix!
Monty is the salve we need during these troubled times. <3
Sarah says:
September 8th, 2019 at 1:10 am
I totally love everything about this post!!!