Presenter, who has announced that he is stepping down from ‘Gardener’s World’ after more than 20 years, has written about how ‘earth mended the hurt’ he was going through during a dark time in his life

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