June is one of the most rewarding months in the gardening calendar. The days are long, borders are filling out, roses are reaching their peak, and vegetable plots are finally beginning to move with real purpose. But according to Monty Don, it is also a month when gardeners need to stay alert, because the jobs … Read more
June is the month when roses finally take over the garden. After weeks of rain, warmth, and unsettled spring weather, many rose bushes are now bursting into colour, filling gardens with fragrance, soft petals, and that classic summer look gardeners wait for all year. But according to much-loved gardening expert Monty Don, there is one … Read more
The UK heatwave has not just left people reaching for fans, cold drinks, and shaded rooms. It has also created a quiet emergency for houseplants sitting on windowsills, in conservatories, and in bright living rooms across the country. A heatwave happens when temperatures stay unusually high for several days in a row. In the UK, … Read more
As Britain sweats through one of its most intense late-spring heatwaves, gardeners are being warned that this is not the moment to be brave with new planting. It is the moment to protect what is already growing. The Met Office reported that Kew Gardens reached 35.1°C on May 26, 2026, making it the second day … Read more
As warmer weather arrives, many gardeners notice the same frustrating problem appearing almost overnight: weeds. One week the borders look tidy, and the next, dandelions, chickweed, nettles and bindweed seem to be pushing through every spare patch of soil. For anyone trying to keep a garden looking neat without using harsh weedkillers, it can feel … Read more
Monty Don built his gardening career as a writer, broadcaster, and practical gardener who turned a hands-on love of growing into one of the most recognizable careers in British horticulture. According to his official biography, he has been making television for more than thirty years, with gardening as the main focus of his work, and … Read more
Monty Don has opened up about a difficult health struggle that briefly slowed him down, while also revealing that another surgery is already on the horizon. The beloved Gardeners’ World host recently spoke candidly about recovering from a knee replacement operation he underwent in October, shortly after turning 70. While the surgery was necessary, Monty … Read more
Monty Don has revealed the gardening task he makes sure to tackle at this time of year to keep his garden growing strongly as the seasons shift. The much-loved horticulturist, broadcaster and author is best known as the long-running lead presenter of the BBC’s Gardeners’ World, and he regularly shares practical, timing-based advice for gardeners … Read more
Monty Don’s public image is calm, thoughtful, and deeply rooted in the rhythm of gardens—but his career has repeatedly crossed into surprisingly heated public fights. Not scandal in the tabloid-crime sense, but a series of very public clashes over taste, class, ecology, TV standards, and what gardening should represent in modern Britain. Before the controversies, … Read more
Monty Don has been a beloved presence on Gardeners’ World since 2003, becoming one of the most recognizable figures in British gardening television. However, as he prepares for another season, he has shared his frustrations with the demanding nature of the BBC program. In his BBC Gardeners’ World magazine column, Monty reflected on the intensive … Read more
Monty Don has emphasized the importance of prioritizing pets, revealing that he once postponed putting his dog down for six weeks because he couldn’t face the grief. The Gardeners’ World presenter, well known for his beloved canine companions who often accompany him on the show, admitted he still feels “endlessly guilty” for delaying the decision … Read more
Renowned celebrity gardener Monty Don has shared that he and his wife were confined to their home earlier this week due to severe flooding. The 69-year-old horticulturist and broadcaster emphasized that the escalating frequency of flooding in the UK is becoming “a far greater challenge than drought.” Reflecting on the situation, Monty said, “We live … Read more
