Diarmuid Gavin
How the Boy Next Door Turned Out - An Autobiography
Published on 6. September 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-1-84091-575-4 (ISBN)
Description
His work has long been recognised for its innovation and his reputation for clashes with the so-called gardening 'establishment' are famous. He has won many accolades including Silver Gilt at Chelsea Flower Show, however, arguably his biggest achievement was to popularize gardening through the medium of television and move it away from the exclusive and stultifying atmosphere of a private club. This is Diarmuid's characteristically open and honest account of his chaotic, inspired and infuriating (to himself and others) road to success.
Reviews / Votes
'Diarmuid communicates a passion for gardens in a way that is fresh, disarming and unspoilt. He seems to be a new type of gardening presenter; contemporary, a little bit subversive, capable of bringing a whole new generation to his subject and so brimful of charm it sweeps the audience away' -- The GuardianMore details
Edition
Export ed
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Octopus Publishing Group
Illustrations
60 colour photographs
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
478 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84091-575-4 (9781840915754)
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Diarmuid Gavin owns his own garden design business, designing and creating bespoke gardens for both private and commercial clients. He won 2 Gold medals at the Royal Dublin Society and subsequently exhibited at RHS Chelsea 3 times, winning Silver Gilt in 2004 for his Contemporary Suburban Garden. He has been a regular face on television since the pioneering series Home Front with Laurence Llewellyn-Bowen in the late 1990s; a regular slot with Alan Titchmarsh presenting Chelsea and many hit series in his native Ireland. Most recently he has starred to huge acclaim in Rich, Famous and Unemployed and in 71 Degrees North. Diarmuid has written 6 books on garden design including two with Sir Terence Conran.