THE DON OF GARDENING

Who is Monty Don and where is his garden?

GARDENERS' World fans couldn't get enough of Monty Don when he took over the show in 2003.

Fast forward two decades and the horticulture genius' career has continued to grow, making him one of the leading UK gardeners.

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Monty Don is a well-known writer and broadcaster who has presented Gardeners' World on BBC2Credit: Rex Features

How old is Monty Don?

Gardening whizz Monty Don was born on July 8, 1955

He was born in Iserlohn, West Germany, but moved to the UK when he was one.

Monty and his family lived in Hampshire, where he attended various schools.

He attended Cambridge University after passing the entrance exams and went on to study English at Magdalene College.

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What TV shows has Monty Don been in?

Monty is most recognised for his work on Gardeners' World.

He joined the popular BBC show as presenter in 2003, taking over from the out going Alan Titchmarsh.

In 2008, Monty stepped down from his presenting duties due to suffering a minor stroke.

He rejoined the show in 2011 but decided to take another break in 2021.

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Monty returned to Gardeners' World in 2023.

Outside of Gardeners' World, Monty starred in Around The World In 80 Gardens in 2008.

The show followed him as he visited 80 different gardens across the globe.

He has since globetrotted some more to make shows Monty Don's French Gardens, Monty Don's Italian Gardens and Monty Don's Paradise Gardens.

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Where is his garden?

Monty Don filmed Gardeners' World from his own garden.

The beautifully landscaped open space is called Longmeadow.

His home is located in Herefordshire, close to the market town of Leominster.

Is Monty Don married and does he have children?

Monty met his wife Sarah while studying at university and they married in 1983.

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The pair ran their own costume jewellery business from the early 80s to 1987.

The couple have three children, two sons called Adam and Tom, and a daughter called Freya.

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