Monty Don: Gardeners' World host shares new photos of own changing garden after box blight

discovered a 9,000-year-old ritualistic shrine deep in the Jordanian desert.The discovery is thought to be the earliest known large human-built structure in world.The ritual complex was found in a Neolithic campsite near large structures known as "desert kites" or mass traps.The Stone Age shrine site that has been unearthed features carved stone figures, an altar and a miniature model of a large-scale hunting trap.Wael Abu-Azziza, a Jordanian archaeologist and co-director of the project, said: "The site is unique, first because of its preservation state."It's 9,000 years old and everything was almost intact."The mass traps are believed to have been used to corral wild gazelles for slaughter thousands of years ago.Similar structures of two or more stone walls, some that are several kilometres long, have been found in deserts across Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey and Kazakhstan.The teams of researchers have also found campsites with circular dwellings and large numbers of gazelle bones.The site was discovered inside a larger campsite by a joint French-Jordanian team called the South Eastern Badia Archaeological (SEBA) Project last October.A statement by the SEBA Project said: "The nearby desert kites in Jibal al-Khashabiyeh in Jordan are the earliest large-scale human-built structures worldwide known to date."The French-Jordanian researchers added that the shrine "sheds an entire new light on the symbolism, artistic expression as well as spiritual culture of these hitherto unknown Neolithic populations".The decade-old research project aims to study "the first pastoral nomadic societies as well as the evolution of specialised subsistence strategies".The French ambassador to Jordan, Veronique Vouland-Aneini, hailed the "outcome

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EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy looked absolutely smitten as she enjoyed a rare date night with her fiance Marc Humphries. The 38-year-old soap actress shared a rare snap with her other half Marc as the two were on a date night.

flood warnings remain in place across the UK today after another hectic week of weather chaos hit the country. The Environment Agency have enforced a total of 31 'act now' flood warnings up and down England for Friday (February 25), with many of these in areas that were affected by Storm Franklin earlier in the week.Places of concern include the River Ouse in York and the River Severn at several locations across Worcestershire and Shropshire.It comes as massive downpours from three recent storms haveleft river levels dangerously high in a number of low-lying areas.A flood forecast on the Gov.uk website reads: "Local flooding from rivers is expected for parts of the River Severn today (Thursday) and tomorrow and is possible for parts of north-east England.

Emmerdale role Bob Hope for over 20 years but fans may be shocked by his side hustle away from the ITV soap.Not only does the Lancashire-born star act in the popular soap, but his side hustle is worlds away from the Dales drama.While away from acting Tony actual fronts a bands called White Van Man who tour and play several gigs.The band have been performing together for over a decade and have even appeared in an episode of Emmerdale.In 2010, White Van Man teamed up with acclaimed operatic singer Sean Ruane for an unofficial England football song.

Michael Madsen has been released after being arrested Wednesday night. According to multiple reports, Madsen was arrested in Malibu on suspicion of misdemeanor trespassing. Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department deputies were called to Madsen’s Malibu home, which he was renting, at around 9:00 p.m. Wednesday night, by the property’s owner, who detained the actor in a citizen’s arrest.

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Monty Don, 65, has revealed he is unsure whether some of the homemade videos sent in from Gardeners’ World viewers are hidden from him.The My Garden World author got onto the subject when Fi Glover and Jane Garvey quizzed him on if the show ever receives any racy content from fans.During an appearance on the BBC’s Fortunately...

Monty Don has taken to social media to share a picture of a shipping container being delivered to his property in Herefordshire.The arrival of not one, but three containers at Longmeadow means that work on the new series of Gardeners’ World can get underway very soon.During the last series, Monty filmed the gardening show using remote control cameras amid the coronavirus pandemic.In order to follow social distancing guidelines, the containers will be used by crew to operate the equipment, while minimising the risk of contracting COVID-19.Alongside a picture of the container being moved into place at the end of his garden, Monty told his 773,000 followers that filming would start next week.“The containers for covid-protected crew to remotely

Gardeners’ World star Monty Don made an appearance on The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show yesterday on BBC Radio 2, talking about all things gardening and his new book The Complete Gardener.The host of the programme also couldn't resist informing the gardening expert about a little boy who looked up to him.Zoe read out a message from the schoolboy’s mum who revealed that Monty was his “hero”.“My eight-year-old son is an avid gardener and Monty Don is his hero,” the text began.“He dresses as Monty every year for World Book Day,” the parent from North Yorkshire went on to say.Monty and Zoe had very different reactions to the note.“How wonderful is that Monty?” the presenter gushed.“Well, poor boy!” the 65-year-old gardener replied, not quite knowing

Monty Don, 65, has warned that Zoe Ball, 50, could have “set Spring up to fail” after the BBC Radio 2 host predicted the season may be “the best we’ve had in a long time”.

Gardeners' World presenter and horticulturist Monty Don, 65, shared a rare insight into his family life on Thursday with a personal snap of his two dogs "watching TV".The Instagram post showed Yorkshire Terrier, Patti, lying next to Golden Retriever, Nellie, on a sofa and garnered more than 40,000 likes from fans of the TV presenter.Taking to Instagram, Monty treated his 768,000 followers to the rare picture of his two dogs.The gardening expert simply captioned the post: "Watching TV, and showed his two dogs looking content as they lay next to each other surrounded by cushions.The post sparked an emotional reaction from fans as they took to the social media platform to share their love for the picture.One wrote: "Beautiful friends", with a

Gardeners' World presenter Monty Don has left his fans teary-eyed after taking to social media to reveal a commemorative gift he received in tribute to his late Golden Retriever, Nigel.

Monty Don, 65, offered an apology to his fans, after getting confused about the timings for his show, Gardeners' World.The gardening expert took to social media to explain the reason behind his miscommunication, which fans reacted to with excitement.Host of American Gardens took to Twitter to apologise to his 211,400 followers after relaying incorrect information.Posting on the social media platform, Monty announced: "Don't miss another special Gardeners World programme filled with celebration and inspiration tonight on BBC2 at 8.30."However, the gardening expert's eagle-eyed fans were quick to spot his error and jumped at the chance to correct him.One wrote: "Monty, it says 8pm on the planner."Another of his followers added: "Radio Times

Gardeners’ World presenter Monty Don, 65, has sparked a frenzy amongst his 766,000 Instagram followers today by sharing the transformation that takes place each year in his garden.The horticulturalist posted two photos to show the changes that occur with the seasons in the space, which he and his wife Sarah Don have named the Jewel Garden.The first picture, which Monty captured today, showed a path in the outdoor space, fringed with empty flower beds.The trees surrounding the area were also bare, as they had lost their leaves due to the wintry conditions.A terracotta pot could then be seen at the end of the path.However, in the second snap, which Monty revealed he had taken last July in the exact same spot, the pot was almost hidden due to

Gardeners’ World presenter Monty Don, 65, and his wife Sarah Don have been married for nearly 40 years.

Gardeners’ World star Monty Don and his wife Sarah opened up about their life when they penned a book together.The couple, who tied the knot in 1983, got candid about their financial and health struggles over the years.Sarah said that at one point the pair “dreaded” the arrival of post, as it would only bring bills and bad news.“We both dreaded the post.