- Former Gardeners' World presenter Monty Don has revealed he must find new ways to fund his two full-time gardeners following his departure from the BBC show.
- Under his BBC contract, the broadcaster contributed towards the wages of two gardeners who helped keep Don's Longmeadow garden camera-ready.
- Don explained that losing the BBC contribution means he cannot afford to keep his gardening team unless he generates income directly from his Herefordshire property.
- The 71-year-old horticulturist stepped down from the flagship gardening show earlier this month after more than two decades, ending filming at Longmeadow.
- Don announced he will continue writing books, making future television programmes, and gardening at his home alongside his dogs.
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