What happened to Monty Don from Gardeners’ World? Shocking Health Update

[@gonzoexpress9885]

Monty is a brilliant and knowledgeable gardener. His book, The Complete Gardener, is a gem. Severe depression is debilitating and impacts on countless numbers of sufferers across the globe. Gardening is very therapeutic and mindful and a great avenue for healing. I wish him peace and send a prayer for recovery his way.

[@kathleenweckert3057]

Don't give up monty we all love you and your programme. Love and many blessings. Xx

[@DavidHall-n6q]

Love this guy. From a fellow depression sufferer. You are like a beacon of hope. Look after yourself.❤️❤️❤️

[@sheilamarkham1937]

Monty educates and entertains. He is a star and I hope he goes on to be happy and productive for many more years.

[@lilianavazquezfalconier7868]

Dear Monty don't give up!!! I send you a big hug of light. Thank you for teaching us all these years about garden, history and nature You are in my prayers. Take care, Lila from Niagara region, Ontario, Canada. 😊

[@jenniebisset3423]

This is salacious journalism, unwarranted and unnecessary. Monty Don's health problems are well known and documented here in the UK, he is totally honest about his personal issues. But these do not define him, he s regularly on our television screens, looking well, and as informative and generous as ever. He's a national treasure and does not deserve to have his life picked over like this.

[@user000aaaqqqq]

Never judge a person by their medical history, their actions define them first and foremost!!

[@zonabrown9241]

So true❤

[@asilsesom3680]

I agree. It’s nobody’s business but his and his family. I love him and his limitless horticulture knowledge.

[@slh5017]

Wow, this show is absolutely amazing!!! My latest discovery and perfect timing. This is my guilty pleasure after getting home late from work. I can watch the show for hours. It is so soothing and comforting as it reminds me of my mother, my best friend, who I lost recently. We used to garden together. She actually got my sister and I involved in gardening. She showed us the joy and peace that comes from creating something beautiful, nurturing it daily and experiencing joy that comes from seeing your hard work flourish and grow. As her Alzheimer’s condition worsened, I remember bringing her outside her home and showing her the beautiful flowers in her front and backyard. Her next-door neighbor and gardening buddy would spend hours outside planting flowers after she retired from teaching. As her body became stiff and she could barely walk, the joy in her eyes will be etched in my mind forever. After she passed recently, I have tried to maintain her gardens and created small memorials for her with angels and her favorite flowers. This show brings me so much peace and it makes me feel as though she’s watching it with me. I know she would have truly enjoyed it. Thank you Marty for sharing this beautiful gift with us.

[@tiggywinkle20]

God bless Monty. Depression is dreadful. I wish him and his family well🙏

[@jeanlilley4149]

I absolutely love watching Monty,s gardening show. I’ve learnt so much . God bless you and help you to recover ☀️🙏🏻

[@lindsaywarden1746]

How brave of Month Don to acknowledge his depression. It really goes to show that, though everything may look good from the outside, many people have severe difficulties that just don't show. I'm glad that he is continuing on Garderners' world, partly because I love his input, but also he is right in thinking that it will be good for his mental health. It has been shown that physically exposing oneself to daylight and brightness actually helps serotonin levels.

[@oldAJ]

Gardeners world would not be the same without him.Take care Monty we love you

[@janetaylor7357]

My heart goes out to Monty - he’s such an inspiration to me, a fair weather gardener, and I wish him well. God bless you Monty and I’m sure that continuing with your gardening programme will ultimately heal you, mentally and physically. 😊

[@ameenaabib4428]

Monty Don is a wonderful guy knowledgeable on his gardening tips hoping he gets better tk care prayers lots of love aa❤❤❤

[@mariafatimalambert1342]

Such a great person! Wish you the very, very best! Please keep up with the generous knowledge sharing!

[@josepeka1189]

Sorry to learn about Monty’s tough health he’s been dealing with. I trust that he is caring for himself like he cares about gardening. I wish him well we all need Monty. Thank you for this video. Big thank you to him and wish him a prompt recovery. Jose from Australia

[@stephenpotter682]

We all love Monty we are all so blessed to have him on our screens and I’m sure he gets much joy and fulfilment in being able to brighten our days for us too

[@garymoore581]

We all love you monty take care

[@deborahjohnston2808]

I have followed you for years and you filled my world with beauty!Depression is a monster! Gardening is healing!Keep at it!All the very best❤️

[@SusanRay-t7l]

Yes Monty is not only teaching us gardening but how to pick up the pieces and carry on with the help of gardening. He has been greatly missed by lots of people who can’t wait to see him come back. Above all Monty look after yourself and your family, don’t do anything stressful. God bless you.

[@sarjitmudhar8569]

Monty is a brilliant gardener and very knowledgeable please get well soon we pray for you to get better God bless you 🎉❤🎉

[@cherylramsey3409]

love, gardeners world, and Monty Don. Gardeners world would not be the same without him. sorry to hear he’s having so much difficulty but seasonal effective depression is easily curable. Often times without medication’s. It doesn’t Gardening is one of the best things for him.

[@barbarahague6843]

Stay with your gardening programme please Monty. Doing something for which you have a passion and that gets you out of bed in a morning is the best medicine anyone can have. 🤗🤗💕

[@StellaBroadhurst]

Yes, I love his program. Very inspiring. So sorry to hear about his illness & struggles. May God guide, guard & protect him ❤❤

[@ChristineHolt-z7r]

Keep believing in yourself Monty. All your viewers love you and the sound advice you give us is valuable. God bless you.

[@enigmo20]

I don’t have a gardening bone in my body, but I love watching Monty and hear his soothing calm voice. It’s so relaxing and the visuals of the transformation of the gardens are so wonderful. Best wishes and praying for Monty and his health.

[@olgabeck8662]

🍀YES! YES! YES! I Enjoy looking at handsome MONTY DON with the beautiful soft voice I❤️him on gardning video👍🎼Happy to hear Monty Don is not given up and is going on🌺My best regard to Sara🫶🌹🌿🇮🇸🥳

[@Brenda-xc7sq]

Monty is loved by all those who watch his gardening shows which will still be watched and enjoyed by future gardeners

[@elliekirk6001]

Aww I love his way of the explaining thing s & the program with the his Dog too .. I will pray he makes a full recovery & sending strength to him & his Family !! ❤

[@jacquihart5105]

Monty has a way with plants and people, he himself may not be aware of.. his presentation, stance, looking into the camera while being filmed is so natural that his audience feels as if we are walking along with him. He IS the programme. We love you Monty. It's a beautiful little 'connection' with England ... special love from S.A.

[@kalpnasingh6921]

Dear monty,you have given us so much joy and thought us great deal of gardening,take care and wish you all the very best for your health,nature is a great healer and your beautiful dogs,with healing vibes and good will.

[@SharynWilliamson]

Monty I suffered from depression when my marriage broke up gardening saved me , I created the garden like an artists paints . I looked for the beauty around me , it put a smile on my face 😊 take care sending hugs 🤗

[@marvinlopez9649]

That man is a living legend. I’d watch anything he did. Glad he took a break from work to work on himself. Super fan here!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@jd3096]

I love his commentary and perspective as he walks through and discovers others gardens. I physically can’t visit gardens so this show helps me greatly.

[@Sanne-yf7hg]

Don't give up,Monty.Nature will always be on your side ❤

[@anjabarker]

He has soothed so many others through his programs with so much beauty . I hope that he brings that thought into his heart !! You will truly be missed

[@royking7298]

My first depressive episode was at the age of 10. I'm now 68 and my last episode was when I was 55. I used psychoactive mushrooms, and since then have taken care to keep my gut health in order. The gut biome is so important. It's the second brain. Yes, sunshine is also a great medicine, and small doses on a regular basis is very helpful. Stay busy being creative and socialize with supportive people is another key. I LOVE the gardening program and have been greatly inspired by it. By all means, take advantage of psychotherapy, and antidepressants as needed as well. I did. I even made a career providing treatment to mentally ill individuals. God bless, and cheers!

[@sorayajaffarian7880]

Love Monty’s gardens round the world .I wish him to come to Sydney and check on our garden which runs by young man .Patrick iis very artistic in his work ,we talk about your traveling and filming different part of the world .wishing you best of the health and happiness God bless 🙏🏼👍❤️

[@shirleywelton2215]

Love Monty Don and gardeners world.

[@TheodoraKhan-ft3bj]

Wish him all the best. Have been watching him for years. May God bless him and be with him.

[@angelagrimshaw6654]

Hello Monty, I want you to know that you contributed to my stroke recovery because of you I decided to sort my garden what a therapeutic journey it was and still is. Being in my garden lifts my spirits and it feeds my soul and that is thanks to you so please do not give up the fight it is worth every bit of effort even when life is difficult and we are at a mental low; sometimes I just sit in my garden, and feel grounded, I love looking at things starting to grow and tasting and cooking some of my produce, i love just sitting with a cup of tea and if necessary a coat on and enjoying listening to the wind in trees, the rain lashing against my velux window, watching the birds what an appreciation of nature you have given me.

[@EdelgardStadler]

I sit here in the outback of Hungaria, also with a big garden. I like to see your videos and shows, also for to polish my english. You give too much power to the visitors of your brilliant shows. If you manage to keep your power, you will feel fine. It is not necessary to spread your energie, your knowledge is enough. I understand you and wish you a real good future. Get your power from above and from the earth and out of your heart. And thank you for so much good work in difficult conditions. All creaturs in the plants and the soil will help you - don't forget the trees, you are one for your own.

[@barryfender2024]

Monty WE LOVE YOU!!I don’t think you have had a sad life,Maybe SAD but not a sad life,you have had a lot of struggles,but we all learn from these,you always seem to bounce back,your pets love you,your family love you,and all your viewers love you,you come across to me as a happy person.I hope you stay happy and well❤️❤️Chrissy.(remember if nothing bad ever happens to you,you will never learn anything)❤️

[@MariaEugeniaGatica-c6m]

Dear Monty I follow you from Chile and enjoy your program thoroughly !! You give us so much.!! Please never give up and keep your wonderful inspiration!!

[@pamlucas1326]

You and gardeners world are like waking up to a beautiful sunny day. You are the rainbow, the shaft of sunshine, the scent of roses or honeysuckle in the garden. You really mean so much to many many people. Please hang on in there. We love you so much. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@perrysimpson3827]

He has always inspired me to get out in my garden - it is incredible see people battle against all the odds to help us mere minions of the gardening world - thank you Monty ❤

[@WendyMonaghan]

Love Monty very much,such a gentleman. I have watched him for years and would hate to see him retire.

[@pegasus8718]

Monty is an inspirational gardener, I have watched his programme for many years. His voice is soothing and calms the soul. Please stay well Monty, love to you and your family ❤️

[@LindaKing-nq6ut]

Best Wishes to Monty Don with his health….never give up….life is worth living…🙂🇨🇦

[@clarepover4978]

Continue to show us the methods of gardening that. are rewarding and joyful, please Monty

[@ConnieSchweppe]

❤love watching Monty Don Gardening shows. Hope he has a complete recovery! His tips and gardening style are an inspiration to me. Also think he is an excellent writer and presenter. 4:30pm 10/21

[@sianpryce3685]

Never give up as each life is a gift worth living

[@sofiamoysidou]

I love this gardener...so talented! May God bless him continuously...

[@trevornazareth6852]

Hello Monty What a brilliant program we love it ❤ Each week wait with much anticipation to watch Your program BBC gardener’s world which brings much joy and therapy to our selves plus so much education. We wish you every happiness and best of health We love you to continue your program Blessing’s 🙏👍♥️ Janet & Trevor Australia

[@northernlights8126]

Monty is one of the best gardeners and designers on the planet.Wishing him well.A lovely man too.

[@jessrannachan]

Yes We love Montyxxxx

[@brigitnunez6735]

Definitely enjoying your gardening shows

[@marydaly4403]

Love Monty he’s the only gardener that explains the failures in his garden and moves them and at the moment is changing to suit the changing environment unlike myself I’m still failing with acers in North facing garden but each year I’m drawn back to try again so Monty we are with you as our gardens give us that wish each year to mend our failures to beat depression and go forward each day 🙏🏻🫶MONTY

[@normaneely836]

I watch him everyday!!!

[@GWAYGWAY1]

Vitamin D deficiency shows as depressive feeling as well as other illnesses get sunlight on the body in summer and take supplements in winter and spring . It does really work well and avoids the pharma drugs.😊

[@lizwilliams14]

I take 8000 IU a day I winter and 6000 in summer. My dil has rheumatoid arthritis and she takes 10,000. The story that 1,000 is enough is decades out of date.

[@Devon-r1f]

I've tried it, it doesn't make any difference to my mood to be honest

[@GeoffreyIanson]

Great Guy, enjoy all your gardening programs. I have a garden now not a cabbage patch full of weeds thanks to you. Speedy well wishes coming your way from admirer.❤

[@davidsharpe7644]

We saw him a few weeks ago in Liverpool, he talked about his life and his passion, gardening. He came over as a genuine person and has a vibrant sense of humour, We are very sorry that he is ill and fervently hope he improves soon.

[@weaton25]

So much that we never new about his health problems I have said for a long time if you have a job that you like doing keep going as long as you can it is so good for peoples well being to have something to get up in the morning for even if at times you do not feel like doing it when I was young so many people retired at 65 were dead within two or three years.

[@catherinemacdonald647]

I love watching Monty. I hope his health improves and he will continue with the garden program.

[@dwanelong4873]

I have loved your show for years monty,keep your spirits up,the way you lift others spirits,god bless.

[@gordonbitting1659]

I watch Monty as often as I can. Lovely Programme

[@kathleenkeane4364]

Monty you have given me such happiness, you are very special, did you get to know yourself during all those years, you are no one, health, happiness to you.❤

[@moniquepezzutto4162]

J'aime beaucoup Monty Don. J'apprends l'anglais avec les articles qu'il publie sur son site. Tous mes vœux à MD❤❤❤❤

[@mauricebate5069]

Defiantly a nice guy and I hope he recovers !! Good look with everything 👍🏼🇬🇧

[@jennybertenshaw7694]

There is far more to Montys life story than this.. He and Sarah started a very successful jewellery business which served celebrities and royalty for several years ,until the financial crash of 2008 forced them into bankruptcy and debt Sarahs family had to provide them with a home for a time He developed Long Meadow virtually from scratch. from these difficulties has sprung a beautiful garden A very hard worker and determined character with a great support in Sarah and his children SAD is a common condition in dark rainy cold countries like the UK I would recommend he move to Portugal and try , if not med gardening, Atlantic coast where its NEVER winter...

[@janettewhitelaw4734]

God bless you keep up the gardening good health for the future

[@Brooks2638]

Watched him for years, absolutely brilliant!

[@valeriebarnett7956]

❤ thank you for sharing the beauty of this planet. Your love shines out when we share time..

[@donaldwarriner1640]

For what's it's worth you and your show is exactly what I watch when I need a lift emotionally. It never fails to lift my spirits and inspire me throughout my week. My sincere gratitude for all you do and have done. DW

[@DonnaRhoades-lp8jq]

I love to see when you go into private gardens. That the public never gets to see and rooftop gardens beside all of the historical insight that occurs with personal writings from the creators of such gardens, thank you so much.

[@charlesshene9036]

i very much appreciate Monty - i've learned so much from him. learn gardening, learned life. I'm so glad Monty came into my life.

[@thegardenmuse2398]

God Bless Monty Don! 💚

[@margaretdawson9007]

I Love Monty life is a struggle we much battle on and get what we can out of it

[@penniecampbell1182]

We love you Monty and all the gardens , get well soon ❤️

[@lesleymaclennan7899]

Love you Monty , know there are a lot feeling the same ,get good again ❤❤

[@ElaIEO]

Oh dear 😢 I love watching Monty, we all admire you & your beautiful garden shows. Winter in UK omg go to Spain or some sunny place Monty. I've been to UK in late summer & even that's a challenge. I also hate dark short days & no sun. Take care ❤

[@anjabarker]

very informative and lovely man! working on a piece of art involving a drawing i executed of Monty

[@sheilabest3652]

Keep gardening. I’ll pray 🙏🏾 for you.

[@rhonda3688]

You can’t give up your my go to man concerning gardening ,I also suffer mental illness and gardening is the best therapy God Bless Monty ❤❤❤

[@upupandaway5646]

My hero😊

[@helenpk237]

God bless dear Monty , you are an inspiration to us all , I’ve had lots of sadness feelings & feeling lonely many times , but I’ve found that when I talk to someone about my feelings , that helps me quite a lot because , it only takes one person to listen & not judge you but, trying to help you find a professional person to talk to , who are qualified listeners , they really do help us & they have helped me too, these kind people are called counsellors ! God bless everyone of them xxx God bless dear Monty Don xxx live Helen xxx❤❤❤❤❤❤ xxx

[@jolyonsmith3222]

Legend! ❤

[@rachelashley22]

Keeping you in my prayers 🙏 ❤

[@raewynrankin2766]

love his show and him lovely man

[@debjanibhowmick5870]

Monty, I love yr shows. Please don’t retire yet. Too much of doing nothing will lead to more mood swings. ❤❤❤❤

[@sorayajaffarian7880]

I love his videos round the world. Wish him all the very best. 🇦🇺🎄🐾🐾💐

[@mickboakes7023]

He’s an icon. Wish him all the best.❤

[@JohnMercer-s6s]

😅fantic man hope he gets all the help he needs god bless him

[@English2079]

Dear Monty I love you as I love gardening. Actually I have learned so much from your videos from your stories and trips to different parts of the world. I have always been fascinated by a miracle of growing plants from a tiny seed to mature herbs. Sometimes I think plants are ailiens because they are programmed to survive for ever dispite any sorroundings. Please try to get strength and wisdom from all plants in your garden. Stay life-loving as the 2000- year- old olive tree you once told about.

[@carolinesmith5297]

I miss him terribly,get well soon,and hurry up back to us all please money...xx❤❤

[@MargaretUtley-x6e]

Dont give up , you make everyone feel good

[@gordonissocoollike]

I hear He was battling with anorexia as a youth. , and he has always been finding some aspects of his life difficult. However over all he is inspiring and love by many people he’s part of a long line of gardeners on the programme. All different but much appreciated

[@marydaly4403]

Get Well Monty We are all in the ring with you as these dark and damp days do nothing for us but I look back on the vids of my summer garden esp in May and the birdsong Wonderful 🌈

[@anneminehane885]

Monty - love you on Gardeners World 🌎- keep going - Anne🌿

[@noreenidris858]

Keep going Montty we love you xx

[@MARYZELMACLARRIDGE]

Love this guy, God bless.