PEOPLE & GARDENS

Gardeners’ World after Monty Don: what changes and what stays useful

Monty Don is stepping down from Gardeners’ World at the end of the 2026 series — but the programme’s practical gardening focus will continue.

The end of a long presenting chapter

Monty Don announced in September 2026 that he will step down from Gardeners’ World at the end of the current series after more than two decades as its best-known presenter.

What viewers should watch next

The programme has a broad team of experienced horticulturists, so the useful part for home gardeners remains the same: seasonal demonstrations, seeing jobs carried out properly and learning how timing changes with conditions.

Use TV advice as a starting point

A job shown on television may need adjusting for your own soil, region and garden. North West conditions can be wetter or cooler than the garden shown on screen.