Monty Don signs off from Gardeners’ World

Monty Don presented his final Gardeners’ World episode from Longmeadow after more than two decades on the programme. Coverage ranges from a review of the episode’s reflective tone to brief reports confirming his departure.

• Don’s final episode followed a long tenure: one report says he presented the programme on and off for almost a quarter of a century, while another describes his departure as coming after more than two decades.· 2 sources
• The episode included gardening segments on pruning roses, preparing tropical trees for colder weather and using windfall apples.· 1 source
• The review describes the episode as understated and reflective, with Don’s farewell arriving in its closing minutes. It also notes that a fuller Longmeadow retrospective was promised around Christmas.· 1 source
• Brief reports say Don signed off from Longmeadow on Friday and was stepping down after 23 years, though they provide few further details.· 2 sources