Talkback: Monty Don and Gardeners' World - Talkback

24/04/2008 at 15:20

Saddened to hear the news regarding Monty standing down from Gardeners' World. Have found Monty an inspiration from Channel Four's 'real Gardens' to present day. Also found his books 'The Jewel Garden' and 'Fork To Fork' inspiring. Would like to wish Monty a big thank you for his contribution over the years and wish both he and his family all the best.

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24/04/2008 at 19:49

I was very sad to hear the news that Monty Don was leaving Gardeners' World due to illness. Friday nights will not be the same without Monty's enthusiastic and down to earth delivery of the world of gardening. I hope he makes an excellent recovery and returns to his love of gardening in perhaps a less stressful way. Carol and Joe also play a huge part in presenting the show and I am sure will continue to do so. I hope the powers that be think carefully about who will replace Monty as the lead presenter. As a gardener for many years and an avid watcher of Gardeners' World, I have learned to accept change and I'm sure the right person to replace Monty will be chosen. Grateful thanks to Monty for feeding my enthusiasm and good luck for the future.

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04/05/2008 at 19:20

We were very sorry to hear of Monty's illness and hope he get better soon. I am sure being in his own garden will help him recover in peace and one day that he may be able to come back to the programmes and all the great things he does for all gardeners. It will not be the same without him and his enthusiasm. Hi to the other Jacquie Weeks on the blog!

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23/05/2008 at 16:19

I am sad that Monty has decided to step down, but can understand why. Can you pass on to Monty that a health scare such as a stroke does not have to mean you will live in fear for your life for ever. I had a heart attack at age 60, in 1995, brought on by work related stress. I was a screaming hypochondriac before, but I have carried on, watched my diet and exercise, and rarely think about my health these days. My blood pressure and ecgs are fine, and I only have to take aspirin - when I remember. Anyway, good luck to Monty in anything he does in future.

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23/05/2008 at 16:22

As i work in a garden centre I was watering the plants the other day and I wondered how and where they get the water from to water all the plants at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show can you please help me as in the garden centre I work we reuse the rain water thanks any help would be appreciated.

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23/05/2008 at 16:25

Monty you're a proper star, very sad to hear you're leaving Gardeners' World, I hope you feel better soon, and maybe return to the show, you have been my total inspiration to take up growing fruit and vegetables, my girlfriend thinks I'm sad watching Gardeners' World on Friday nights, but watching you and the team really makes me feel I want to get outside, I'm still a novice but get great pleasure from gardening, I seriously think that you Monty brought gardening to a younger audience, and i will certainly miss you, take care.

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23/05/2008 at 16:39

We sincerely wish you well in your recovery and wish to express how much we will miss your enthusiasm and energy. Our gardening life has been changed dramatically by you down to earth approach and your respect for nature and the environment.We will look forward to your writing for Gardeners' World Magazine and hope to see you on screen in the not too distant future. Our best wishes to you and to your family at this trying time.

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23/05/2008 at 16:50

It was a real shock to hear you were unwell, you will be missed, you've never been afraid to get your hands dirty and your enthusiasm has been infectious to get the viewing public out in the garden. You know from your business problems that you can fight your way back from this, life is like a wave, at the moment you are in a trough but life will swing back up again and you are a fighter. i hope the sadness of leaving the programme will pass, have a lovely summer in your garden and maybe you would like to invite us all round to see how it looks later on some friday about half 8. also you might feel qualified to write a book for people who have physical difficulties gardening, hints and tips, all that sort of thing. its a thought, i cant remember seeing a book about gardening for the less able among us. will look forward to reading your gardeners world and daily mail columns, keep us up to date with your progress. all the best.

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23/05/2008 at 16:54

Really sorry to hear the news about Monty; I've enjoyed watching him on Gardeners' World, and reading his various magazine articles. Hope he makes a good recovery and is able to carry on with his work in time. He'll be a hard act to follow on GW.

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23/05/2008 at 17:20

I would like to wish Monty all the best for the future and a speedy recovery. Monty has been a inspiration to me over this past two years. I have since acquired two allotments and I am hoping to go back to college to study horticulture. Once again all the best.

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23/05/2008 at 17:22

Monty you are a great gardener and person - best wishes

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23/05/2008 at 18:11

I was saddened to hear about Monty Don's illness, he has been a great source of information over the years and his infectious enthusiasm for gardening is simply wonderful. I wish him a speedy recovery and hopefully it won't be long until he is gracing our TV screens again.

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23/05/2008 at 18:25

I was shocked today when i heard the news of Monty's ill health... he has been such an inspiration to me and was instrumental in me getting an allotment. We wish him a speedy recovery and lots of luck for the future.

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23/05/2008 at 18:36

Wishing Monty a speedy recovery

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23/05/2008 at 18:49

Just to wish Monty a speedy recovery, and wish him well. He has brought much pleasure in his very unique and friendly presentation style.

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23/05/2008 at 18:50

Hi Monty, I hope you get well soon. Take good care of yourself. Julie in Telford

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23/05/2008 at 18:54

We wish Monty a speedy recovery, and hope it is not too long before he is back to full health. We will miss him very much on Gardeners World. Hope to see him soon on our television. We wish him and his family the very best.

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23/05/2008 at 19:03

Get well soon Monty we will miss you there is really no one to take you place you have made Gardeners' World your own God Bless

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23/05/2008 at 19:22

It's very sad to here of Monty's stroke and I wish him well in making a quick and full recovery. For me like so many he has proved to be a source of great inspiration and knowledge and will be missed from the Gardeners' World team. Get well soon Monty we are thinking of you.

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23/05/2008 at 19:27

Hi Monty, get well soon my friend, and hope to see you back on screen real soon, all the best Leigh