Monty Don says goodbye to BBC Gardeners’ World
Monty Don has made his final appearance as the Head Gardener on BBC Gardeners' World after 23 years, including 16 years at Longmeadow. He delivered a heartfelt farewell, thanking viewers and reflecting on his time with the show, though he will still appear in future specials and the Chelsea Flower Show.
Why it matters
This marks the end of an era for a long-running and popular gardening program, impacting its dedicated viewership and the future direction of the show.
The longest serving Head Gardener has made his last appearance on the series
From myself, Ned, and Longmeadow it’s the final goodbye. — Monty Don BBC Gardeners’ World marked the end of an era on Friday 6 November as Monty Don made his last appearance as the longest serving Head Gardener on the series.
Signing off from Longmeadow, the garden he has shared with the nation for the past 16 years, Monty delivered a heartfelt farewell reflecting on more than two decades of bringing his gardening life into homes across the UK.
With his beloved Ned by his side, Monty thanked viewers for joining him on his gardening journey as he reflected on the gardens, people and dogs that shaped his time on the series before bidding a final farewell.
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