Monty Don bids 'final goodbye' to Gardeners' World after two decades

TV horticulturalist Monty Don thanked viewers and his furry friend Ned the dog while presenting his final episode of Gardeners' World, after more than two decades on air. The head gardener on the long-running BBC TV series signed off from Longmeadow garden, where the show has been based for 16 years, on Friday. "From myself, Ned, and Longmeadow it's the final goodbye," he said on the programme, adding it had been "a privilege and pleasure" to share his garden experiences with so many people.

During the episode, Don, 71, confirmed he would remain part of the presenting line-up for next year's Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show. "I first began presenting Gardeners' World 23 years ago at Berryfields, and we came here to Longmeadow 16 years ago - in that time, things have changed," he recalled, on Friday's farewell. "So, thank you.

Thank you for coming on that journey with me and good luck with your own gardens in the future. So, for the last time...