Monty Don says he may have to sack his gardeners after leaving BBC
Summary
Monty Don, the BBC presenter known for hosting Gardeners’ World from his own garden, announced he is leaving the show. Because the BBC helped pay for two full-time gardeners to keep his garden camera-ready, he may need to let them go when that support ends.Key Facts
- Monty Don has hosted Gardeners’ World from his garden, Longmeadow, for 15 years.
- The BBC has paid part of the salaries for two full-time gardeners since he started in 2011.
- The gardeners keep the garden ready for filming even when Don is away.
- Don said the BBC’s contribution to the gardeners’ wages will stop after he leaves the show.
- He may have to find ways to earn money from the garden to keep paying the gardeners.
- Don does not plan to open the garden to the public, citing privacy and parking issues.
- The garden is 2 acres and has four different sections, including a vegetable garden.
- Don will continue working with the BBC on other projects and writing books.
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