Monty Don: Last News

Monty Don has taken to Twitter to share "exciting" news about his upcoming shows for the BBC.The Gardeners' World host, 67, confirmed that he'll be keeping busy for the next two years as he revealed more gardening and travel shows are in the works.In view of his 267,000 followers, the horticulturalist made the announcement after getting the go-ahead from the broadcaster.Monty penned: "Just had the green light for two new series for the BBC - one on Spanish gardens next year and another biggie on UK gardens, to be filmed across next two years - alongside GW of course."Same team that made Adriatic, Japanese, American, French, Paradise etc. Very exciting."Following the news, the star's followers took to the comments to express their delight at the announcement.Twitter user @cm_bagot wrote: "Thank goodness, some new gardens to discover.

Gardeners' World, with his mop of curly hair, has brought horticulture to the masses and he has a legion of loyal fans. Not only does he present the hit BBC gardening show, but Monty has also written more than 25 books on the subject, is a columnist for two national newspapers and has indeed described himself as a “professional writer and an amateur gardener”.Monty, 67, is also widely known for his stylish gardening attire and once said he received fan mail about his wardrobe choices.READ NEXT: BBC’s Monty Don devastates fans as he confirms Gardeners’ World cancelled in shake-upBut he has always said his success is also down to his wife, Sarah, and that every decision made about their magnificent garden, Longmeadow, is a joint one.Here is all you need to know about Monty’s elegant wife, who he married nearly 40 years ago.Monty and Sarah met when they were both studying at the University of Cambridge.

Monty Don has taken to Instagram to share a sweet throwback snap of he and his wife Sarah Don as they celebrate their 39th wedding anniversary.The Gardeners' World star, 67, gushed over his other half as he celebrated their "strong" bond.In view of his 1.1 million followers, Monty celebrated the relationship milestone with his wife.The horticulturalist shared a sweet throwback snap of he and Sarah on their wedding day.Monty wrote: "We got married 39 years ago today - the picture is a little faded, a little wrinkly, like us but the love is as evergreen and strong now as it was all those years ago."Previously, Monty told how he wooed Sarah by cutting her entire lawn with a pair of kitchen scissors.A post shared by Monty Don (@themontydon)At the time of the romantic gesture, Monty said he was unable to find keys to her shed and so resorted to improvisation.He was so keen to impress his now-wife that he was willing to spend hours doing the lawn by hand.At the time, Monty told how Sarah thought him a "romantic fool."Monty said: “I met up with my wife and I wooed her by cutting her lawn, with her kitchen scissors, because I couldn’t find the key to the shed that had the lawnmower."She thought then as she does now, I was a fool.“But a romantic fool.

BBC gardener Monty Don has announced that his iconic show Gardeners’ World has been pulled off air in a huge schedule shake-up.Addressing his legion of loyal Twitter followers, Monty broke the bad news that viewers won’t get their usual instalment of the factual gardening programme this week.Taking to the social media platform, Monty explained: “No Gardeners’ World this week as the Proms are occupying that slot. READ MORE: I never wear a bra on This Morning, says TV gardener Daisy Payne “So enjoy them or get out into your own garden instead - and see you next Friday.”But despite the assurance that the programme will be back next week, fans came out in force to share their disappointment, with one writing: “So disappointing."We live in stressful times… serious international health challenges, war in Europe, huge financial pressures…“And the BBC takes away the little bit of peace and tranquility offered by GW. Doesn’t make sense.”Another posted: “I’m currently going through a period of anxiety and pottering in the garden is my therapy!”As a third fumed: “We pay enough licensing money to have you gracing our screens and all the Proms.

Gardeners’ World star Monty Don, 66, has opened up about nearly going bankrupt with his wife Sarah. In their book, the couple described how they almost “lost everything”. Monty and Sarah ran an initially successful costume jewellery business.However, the stock market crash of 1987 left them almost bankrupt and without savings.The pair were left so distressed by the situation that they both became physically ill and they even ended up having to sell their home for a fraction of its original price. Sarah explained in their book, The Jewel Garden: “A bad situation got worse every day."The banks wanted their money and started to bounce our cheques whilst simultaneously adding their charges - and interest on them - to the tally."Of course it could not go on.Something had to give.

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The BBC favourite even said that it was necessary, as advised by his doctors, that he must garden in order to battle bouts of depression.Monty said: “When I am troubled, I am still, I have been and will be, that is when I need to get my hands on the soil. It is part of me.“Gardening is done for love.

Monty Don, who has been busy filming during the UK’s mini heatwave, told his followers that Gardeners’ World is set to come off air suddenly.Taking to the social media platform yesterday evening, he shared the sad news, writing: “The end of two days (hot) filming for next week’s GW (1.7.22). “It is Hampton Court Flower Show the week after that and then we are off air for some reason so will not be back at Longmeadow until July 22nd. “So it goes every summer when the garden is at its best.”Longmeadow is a two-acre stretch of land that was formerly an abandoned field, covered in builders’ rubble.Monty purchased the land in 1991 and has since transformed it into a lush horticultural haven.Fans reacted with disappointment to Monty’s Twitter update, with many even saying a Longmeadow special should be screened in its place.@sassyhome responded: “@TheMontyDon Well you'll just have to show it off to us here and on Instagram. Hope there's a vacation for you in there somewhere too.”@ScottMunro604 replied: “We will look forward to your own pictures of your garden at its summer peak here and on Instagram!”“Hop on your phone, record a segment and upload it to Twitter.That way, we can see the garden in all of its glory and the video can be short and sweet,” said @AnnRudbeck.@keithwill73 remarked: “Dislike the gap.”It seems Gardeners’ World fans are worried the show is getting the elbow for tennis, Wimbledon 2022 to be precise, as BBC schedules face a shake-up due to airing the tournament.“Boring Wimbledon! Why must we have it on both main channels? Wall-to-wall tennis.

Monty Don, 66, has been inundated with praise after he revealed he had helped a baby bird who got stuck in his greenhouse.The Gardeners’ World star took to Instagram yesterday to share the anecdote with his one million followers.He uploaded a video that showed the great spotted woodpecker seemingly disoriented flying against the window of his greenhouse.The bird appeared to peck through the glass window in a frustrated attempt to fly away.Monty captioned the footage: “A great spotted woodpecker in the greenhouse- I managed to get it out unharmed and it flew away.”Fans of the TV star rushed to the comments’ section to commend him on his efforts to help the wild animal.Annepeddlesden commented: “Thank goodness- they get so frightened!”Cotswoldsbabs wrote: “Well done! Poor Woody.“It must be so stressful for them when trapped.”Angiedelve added: “Well done for getting it out.“I once had a green one in mine, I thought that I was going to lose a few panes, but luckily it found its own way out.”Jennywebb214 typed: “Well done such a beautiful bird.”Monty had concerned fans last month as he announced he was bedridden due to illness.The horticulturalist explained he had spent days in bed fighting Covid in a health update following concerns over his absence from the BBC.He explained he contracted the virus and had been spending the days feeling “utterly exhausted”.Monty admitted that his battle with the disease had not been “fun”.However, he reassured his social media followers that he was feeling “better”.Marlene83206325 said: “Get well soon Monty, covid is a real bummer, but don't try to push yourself once negative. It takes more than you realise.”NewpPaul wrote: “It really knocks you down.

Gardeners' World star Monty Don was found by his wife after a terrifying collapse, and rushed to hospital where morphine was injected into his veins.The star had succumbed to a bad case of peritonitis, which can quickly prove fatal if left untreated.Monty, 52, had been filming for the TV series Around The World in 80 Gardens when he became unusually exhausted."I said to my director 'I feel really tired' and then woke up in the middle of the night feeling dreadful," he told Amateur Gardening magazine."My wife found me collapsed.

Gardeners' World presenter Monty Don responded recently to fans who had been inundating him with comments over why Twitter had not verified him.The BBC star does not yet enjoy a blue tick next to his username despite boasting a whopping 264,200 followers on the social media platform.Monty admitted he did not know how to apply for verification, although he did not see the use in having the famous Twitter seal of approval on display.Twitter user KateWilton1 enquired: “On a side note, how have you not got a blue tick? @verified”Monty replied: “Why would I want or need a blue tick? What would that do?”KarenBlower1 explained: “It's the same as the one on your Instagram account, it verifies that it's you.Then any imposters can be weeded out (pardon the pun).”Just days later, another Twitter account echoed the concerns, which prompted a similar response from the horticulturalist.Tagging Twitter’s official verification account, Glibetceteri penned: “Er, excuse me @verified i see some awful blue ticks about then I notice @TheMontyDon doesn't have one.“He won't be a**** I imagine, but look who have them!”Monty replied: “No idea how to go about getting one - or why I would want it?”But Monty enjoys a far larger following on Instagram, where he shares updates from his garden with one million loyal fans.The broadcaster was recently inundated with support after he revealed he had to make a tough decision for his garden.He took to the social media site on Wednesday, where he announced the latest update on his plants.Monty shared two pictures featuring his garden and a beautiful meadow as he explained the move.He said he had to cut a wildflower meadow to stop seeding and spreading throughout his garden.The TV star wrote: “With a heavy

Gardeners' World host Monty Don has been inundated with support from his social media followers as he revealed the "emergency works" that have been going on in Longmeadow.The celebrity horticulturist, 66, relayed that thankfully there had been "minimum damage" done to his garden in a post on Instagram as his fans expressed their concern.In view of his one million followers, Monty shared a snap of the works taking place on one of the many paths in his beloved garden.He wrote: "Emergency work on the drains today - brilliantly done with minimum garden damage by superb team."The snap showed a dug-up section of a path with the drain on show, while loose bricks and rubble was piled up at the side of his borders.Following Monty's shock news, fans of the Gardeners' World star inundated him with messages of support.A post shared by Monty Don (@themontydon)Instagram user tarataylor_art_and_gardening2 wrote: "Sorry to hear that you've had plumbing problems! Hope it is resolved asap!"the_three_spanielsglamping added: "Such a beautiful garden...

Monty Don, 66, gave fans an insight into his garden today as he shared some pictures on social media.The Gardeners’ World star took to Instagram to reveal the tough decision he had been forced to make for his plants.In view of his one million followers, Monty explained how he had to cut a wildflower meadow to stop seeding and spreading throughout his garden.The presenter shared two pictures featuring his garden and the beautiful meadow as he announced the move.He wrote: “With a heavy heart I decided to cut the wildflower meadow in the orchard yesterday- at least a month earlier than I would ever want to.“This was because lesser hogweed has become such a prevailing weed that we felt we had to cut it whilst still flowering to stop it seeding and thus spreading even more.“We will now keep it tightly mown all summer and reseed with yellow rattle in September as well as adding more perennials and bulbs.”Fans soon took to the post’s comments section to send Monty their support, while some garden lovers admitted they understood Monty’s struggle.Official_lepetitcochon said: “Sometimes gardening is a case of ‘cruel to be kind’”Macaroni_organic commented: “I have a similar problem in our orchard.“Overseeded some yellow rattle and perennials last year…yellow rattle now visible so we are on our way.“What bulbs do you plan to plant?”Josiehhb typed: “Hogweed is out of control in my meadow too this year - I thought it was because I'd waged war on the bitter docks last year & thrown something out of balance.“Must just be a good year for them! I'm trying to remove them individually at the moment, but it seems to be a never ending task.”Esterhfour wrote: “Your pain is completely understandable! it looked so glorious!“Welcome to the new

The post was sent out in full view of his one million followers.In the heartwarming snap, the horticulturist could be seen cradling Daisy in his arms as she sported a floral hat.Neither of their faces could be seen but the adorable picture certainly caught the attention of his legion of followers.He captioned the post: “Daisy sleeping in my arms #granddaughter.”Fans flooded the comment section with messages.Angelicabell wrote: “Adorable xxx.”Debbiegeorgeartist penned: “Congratulations x.”Emarqueztz said: “Your special flower!!!!”Tea.and.tomatoes wrote: “So sweet! It was my grandfather who got me started in the garden as a toddler.“How beautiful that you can also share this gift with her!”Mcgoffteresa put: “Aww my little 3 month old grand daughter is called Daisy as well.”Monty welcomed his granddaughter Daisy earlier this month.The Gardener’s World presenter reposted a photo at the time, originally shared by his son Adam.It showed Daisy laid on a cosy bed of blankets.Adam posted the snap to his account alongside the caption: "Thank you for all the kind messages regarding Daisy."Monty announced the joyous news in a post on Twitter.It read: "Daisy Rose Don born today, a sister to George. A perfect way to end beautiful May day."Fans were left overjoyed and rushed to congratulate the BBC presenter.Erinplattz4 wrote: "Congrats grandpa Don.

The pair met while studying English at the University of Cambridge.Monty met Sarah (née Erskine), who is a trained architect and jeweller.They went on to run a successful jewellery business together in Knightsbridge.The two would attract such clients as Michael Jackson and Princess Diana.However, the business fell on hard times during the 1980's financial crash.It’s at this point, that Monty explained the couple “lost everything.”The gardening expert revealed in an interview with The Times: "We lost everything...we lost our house, our business.“We sold every stick of furniture we had at Leominster market," he said.Monty also revealed Sarah urged him to seek help after falling deep into depression following bankruptcy.Their children would ask Sarah 'Why is Daddy always crying?'He added: “She said you have to see a doctor because I can't cope with you and three small children and our life as it is.“I need help and the only way I can get help is for you to get help.“Antidepressants helped initially and I had cognitive behavioural therapy on the NHS, which was very good".Monty suffered a stroke in 2008 and told Sarah at the time that he wanted to die in her arms.He told his wife: “'Hold me because I think I'm dying and, if I am, I want to die in your arms.'"The event, which Monty has now recovered from, forced him to give up presenting Gardeners' World for three years.It wasn’t until Sarah’s father, a retired doctor, advised Monty to go and see a neurologist, that the minor stroke was confirmed.He has been Gardeners' World lead presenter since 2003, at which point he replaced Alan Titchmarsh.The star made his television debut in 1989 with ITV’s This Morning with a gardening segment.This led to further television work across

"Oh and I filmed all day for tonight’s programme at 8pm on BBC2. Quite a day!”Monty’s followers congratulated the Gardeners' World presenter.@Sassyhome wrote: “Looking wonderful with your shiny new medal, and quite chuffed to chat with HRH the Queen.“Couldn't be happier for you and all your hard-earned honours.”“The programme is a national institution.

Monty Don, 66, revealed he has contracted coronavirus after spending the last few days feeling “utterly exhausted” while trying to recover in bed.The Gardeners’ World host admitted that having the illness hadn’t been “fun” but reassured fans he was feeling “better” this morning.@Marlene83206325 shared: “Get well soon Monty, covid is a real bummer, but don't try to push yourself once negative. It takes more than you realise.”@NewpPaul remarked: “It really knocks you down.

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Monty Don, 66, has revealed that he has a new grandchild, named Daisy Rose Don. It comes after the presenter’s absence from Gardeners’ World on Friday evening sparked concern from super-fans of the BBC show.The horticulturalist, who shares three grown up children, Tom, Adam, and Freya, with his wife Sarah Don, announced the happy news on Twitter last night.Monty and Sarah were already proud grandparents to their grandson George, and they have now welcomed a granddaughter into the family.Monty described the news as the “perfect way to end” his Saturday.The star wrote in view of his 260,000 followers: “Daisy Rose Don born today , a sister to George. “A perfect way to end. beautiful May day.”Fans rushed to the comments section of Monty’s tweet to congratulate him on the announcement.Heather Sharpe penned: “Aww congratulations grandad, love the name Daisy.

Monty Don was notable by his absence on tonight's edition of the nation's favourite gardening show. Gardeners' World returned for the ninth episode of its current series. Fans of the popular programme who normally tune into BBC2 for Monty's dulcet tones and soothing charisma were wondering where he could be.