Monty Don has revealed the one garden tool he believes no gardener should ever skimp on — and it is not a fancy gadget or an expensive machine. According to the beloved Gardeners’ World presenter, the most important item you can own is a good spade. For many gardeners, that may sound almost too simple. … Read more
Monty Don has officially given Gardeners’ World fans the update they have been waiting for, and the reaction online says it all. With spring just starting to settle in, the beloved BBC gardening star sent viewers into a wave of excitement after confirming that the hit series is finally returning with brand-new episodes. The announcement … Read more
Monty Don has visited gardens across the globe, and he admits that choosing just five is a challenge—because comparing great gardens is like comparing “apples and pears.” Still, he narrows it down to a personal shortlist of places that feel essential, unforgettable, and deeply moving for anyone who loves plants. As he puts it: “I … Read more
For years, Monty Don has looked like the calm center of British gardening — steady, practical, and almost inseparable from the rhythms of the soil. But the latest health update changes that image in a very human way. In the account you shared, Don describes a long decline in his knees, years of pain while … Read more
Monty Don has shared another sad update from Longmeadow: his dog Peggy has died, just a few weeks shy of her 16th birthday. In a brief message to followers, he said she went “gently and without fuss,” and described her as “eccentric, quirky, infinitely gentle and loving” — the kind of dog whose personality fills … Read more
Winter doesn’t pause your garden — it changes the rules. A lot of common “helpful” habits in cold months quietly set you up for weak growth, dead patches, and stressed plants once spring arrives. Here are the biggest winter gardening mistakes (and what to do instead), backed by university extensions and major horticulture authorities. 1) … Read more
January might feel like the quietest month in the garden, but Monty Don says it’s actually prime time for one of his favourite crops: chillies. The key isn’t just sowing early — it’s when you water. On his blog, the Gardeners’ World presenter explains that chilli seeds are the first he starts each new year … Read more
Monty Don is known for making gardening feel calm, simple, and deeply human. But at BBC Gardeners’ World Live, the beloved presenter shared something far more personal than planting tips — a quiet plan to leave his family a living reminder of him long after he’s gone. Speaking to the crowd, Monty opened up about … Read more
Alan Titchmarsh has always made gardening look soothing—like the worst thing that can happen is a slug invasion. But in January 2026, the beloved TV presenter and author sparked fresh concern when he candidly acknowledged that his body doesn’t always “bounce back” the way it used to. And before we get to what he said … Read more
January often gets written off as the “dead month” in the garden. The beds look bare, the lawn barely grows, and the weather seems determined to stop you from doing anything useful. But Monty Don has long treated January differently. In his view, this is the month where small, steady jobs—done at the right moment … Read more
