Monty Don's new TV series is 'one of the hardest things I've done'
Here’s everything you need to know about Monty Don’s British Gardens.
www.gardensillustrated.comHere are the latest publicly reported updates about Monty Don.
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Monty Don has recently been in the news regarding his TV work and health updates, including discussions about a new British Gardens TV series that he described as one of the hardest things he has done. This was reported in late 2024 and echoed in subsequent coverage through 2025.[1][10]
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In 2025, there was reporting about a major career move tied to a forthcoming book about British gardens and a spring 2025 UK tour, with fans showing strong support for his projects.[2]
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Late 2025 into early 2026, outlets covered ongoing engagement with Gardeners' World-related content, including discussions around his relationship with the show, health notes, and related announcements, though no definitive departure from the program has been confirmed in that period.[3][4][9]
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Background pieces and profiles continue to appear, detailing his career trajectory, significant works (notably Gardeners' World), and personal elements such as his dogs Patti and Ned and his home garden, which are frequently referenced in coverage.[5][7]
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For context, there have been occasional health-related updates in prior years, including mentions of mental health and personal wellbeing, which are sometimes intertwined with reporting on his career activities and public appearances.[6]
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