Monty Don Says Goodbye to Gardeners' World
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Monty Don is a famous gardener. He worked on a TV show called Gardeners' World for more than twenty years. On Friday, he said goodbye to the show. Monty is seventy-one years old. His dog Ned was with him on the show. Many people watched him and loved the program.
The Garden at Longmeadow
The show was filmed at Longmeadow garden. This is Monty's private garden. He and his wife Sarah bought it in 1991. The show stayed at Longmeadow for sixteen years. Monty showed viewers how to grow plants and flowers. He talked about changes in his garden over time.
What Comes Next
Monty will not present Gardeners' World anymore. But he will make two special winter shows. He will also work at the Chelsea Flower Show next year. The BBC will find a new person to present the program. Monty said it was a pleasure to share his garden with so many people.
Discussion Questions
- How long did Monty Don work on Gardeners' World?
- What is the name of Monty's dog?
- Where was the show filmed for sixteen years?
- Will Monty make any more television shows? How many?
- Why did Monty decide to leave the program?
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