Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMonty Don has announced he is stepping down as the presenter of BBC’s Gardeners’ World after leading the programme for more than 20 years. The current series will be his last, concluding a run of around 700 episodes filmed at Berryfields and his Longmeadow garden in Herefordshire. Don explained that now is the right time for a change, as he plans to write more books and work on new projects with the BBC. BBC Chief Content Officer Kate Phillips thanked Don for his soothing broadcasting style and his openness about mental health. Viewers will still be able to watch Don present from Longmeadow until later this year. In fullMonty Don steps down from Gardeners’ World after more than 20 yearsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

TV presenter Monty Don has announced he is to step down from Gardeners’ World after more than 20 years

Monty Don is quitting Gardeners' World after more than 20 years as the BBC show's longest-serving Head Gardener.

Don has ‘inspired and guided millions’ since joining the programme in 2003