Monty Don is quitting Gardeners’ World
Handsome, charming and vulnerable, the host made horticulture TV hotter than ever. What a huge hole he will leave
TL;DR
- Monty Don is leaving Gardeners' World after 23 years at the end of the current series.
- His approach as a self-taught gardener made the show more accessible and focused on the emotional and philosophical aspects of gardening.
- Presenting from his home, Longmeadow, allowed viewers to witness the garden's seasonal changes and strengthened the bond with the host.
- Don's vulnerability and emphasis on patience and resilience were key to the show's increased popularity.
- Potential successors like Adam Frost, Frances Tophill, and Jamie Butterworth are discussed as worthy replacements.
- Don is not fully retiring and plans to write more books and make other programs.