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Monty Don presents last Gardeners' World after two decades - five tips to remember

Published by Daily Mirror · United Kingdom 1 h ago
Monty delivered a heartfelt farewell reflecting on more than two decades of bringing his gardening life into homes across the UK(Image: BBC Studios/Press Association)
Monty delivered a heartfelt farewell reflecting on more than two decades of bringing his gardening life into homes across the UK(Image: BBC Studios/Press Association) · Daily Mirror

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Thank you, Monty Don! We have loved BBC’s Gardeners’ World

Monty Don has presented his last episode of the BBC’s Gardeners’ World after more than two decades on the show. The show’s 71-year-old head gardener has bidden farewell to Longmeadow - home to the series for the past 16 years - as he thanked viewers and signed off alongside his dog, Ned.

Speaking on the programme, Don said: “From myself, Ned, and Longmeadow, it’s the final goodbye. I first began presenting Gardeners’ World 23 years ago at Berryfields, and we came here to Longmeadow 16 years ago and, in that time, things have changed.

“The garden has grown, Nigel has been and gone, and Nellie and Patty [his previous dogs]. But there has been one constant factor, and that has been the incredible privilege and pleasure of sharing my garden and my gardening life with you here, as well as working with so many superb people.

“So, thank you. Thank you for coming on that journey with me and good…

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