Monty Don has confirmed that he is staying on at Gardeners’ World for another three years, dispelling previous speculation about his departure.
Is Monty Don leaving the gardening world?
No, Monty Don is not leaving the World of Gardeners. Monty has confirmed that he will be staying on the show for at least the next three years, despite earlier rumors and fan fears.
He said he was tired and wanted to take a nap, but after thinking about it, he said he would. Monty has been on the show since 2003 and continues to be passionate about sharing gardening tips and inspiration with viewers. So fans can be sure to continue to enjoy his expertise and presence at Gardeners’ World for the foreseeable future.
Who is Monty Don?
Monty Don, whose real name is George Montagu Don, was born on July 8, 1955 in Britain. He is known as the main presenter of the BBC’s gardening show The Gardener’s World. Don has been a big name in gardening for years. After going to Magdalene College, Cambridge, he set up a fine jewelery business with his wife, Sarah Erskine.
But in 1987, they faced financial problems due to the stock market crash. This led Monty to focus more on his love of gardening. He appeared on TV for the first time in 1989, and became a regular guest on shows such as Ovog jutra. Monty wrote over 25 gardening books and had a column in The Observer. His work made him a respected gardening expert in Britain.
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Full name | George Montagu Don |
date of birth | July 8, 1955 |
Age | 68 |
Birth place | Iserlohn, West Germany |
Nationality | British |
Other names | Montagu Denis Wyatt Don |
Alma Mater | Magdalene College, Cambridge |
Occupations | Horticulturist, broadcaster, writer |
Years active | 1989–present |
TV | World of gardeners |
Husband | Sarah Erskine (since 1983) |
How tall is Monty Don?
Monty Don’s current height is 5 feet 11 and a quarter inches, which is approximately 181 centimeters. However, his greatest height was recorded at 6 feet tall, which equates to approximately 182.9 centimeters.
Career
Here is a list of some of the highlights of Monty Don’s career:
- Monty Don started his career in the jewelery business with his wife Sarah Erskine in 1981.
- They ran a successful jewelry company until the stock market crash of 1987 bankrupted them.
- After the failure, Monty moved on to a career in writing and broadcasting.
- He began his television career with gardening segments on ITV’s This Morning in 1989.
- Monty has written gardening articles and hosted shows for various channels including BBC Television and Channel 4.
- In 2002, he became the lead presenter of the BBC’s World of Gardeners, a role he held until 2008 due to health reasons.
- After returning to Gardeners’ World in 2011, Monty began presenting from his own garden, Longmeadow, in Herefordshire.
- In addition to Gardeners’ World, Monty has presented and produced several other garden-themed series for the BBC and Channel 4.
- He is also a prolific writer, known for his gardening books and columns in newspapers such as The Observer and Daily Mail.
- Monty’s career spans over three decades, during which he has become a prominent figure in the gardening and broadcasting industries.
Age
Monty Don is 68 years old. He was born on July 8, 1955 in Iserlohn, West Germany. He still works as a gardener, TV presenter and writer. Although he is getting older, Monty still loves gardening and talks about it on television and in books.
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