Monty Don shuts down ‘how the other half live’ criticism over homemade garden products | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV
Monty Don, 67, took to Instagram on Friday to share with fans how he is preparing his garden in Longmeadow, Herefordshire, for spring and summer. The horticulturist posted a photograph of a large amount of steel plant supports all piled up in their different sizes.
In the caption, the Gardeners’ World star wrote: “Steel plant supports (all homemade).
“Bundled in size, ready for action this spring and summer.”
While many fans took to the comments to praise Monty for his “beautiful” garden, a user named Sue wrote: “Wow, how the other half live!
Monty then swiftly replied to the user and assured her that the rods are more affordable than she thought.
He replied: “Buy the metal rods and the cut and bend them to shape.
“This is 25 years worth, costing between 50p and £1 each.”
It comes as Monty’s BBC Two show, Monty Don’s Adriatic Gardens, returned to TV screens this week.
The three-part series saw Monty travelling across the world to discover how Venetians on the Adriatic coast have influenced both public and private gardens.
The first episode saw him explore Venice on a barge. Then, the next instalment saw Monty travel to Croatia.
Finally, the presenter took viewers on a garden discovery around Greece, from Corfu to Athens.
It comes after Monty sparked concern when he shared an “alarming photo” of his beloved gardens submerged in water last week.
His pictures came as six flood warnings were issued in Herefordshire after the county was hit with heavy rain.
He wrote on Twitter: “The garden is sitting under the familiarity of a jolly good flood.
“Thus far, no harm to plants or people. But I would prefer it to rise no further…”
Monty Don’s Adriatic Gardens airs Friday at 7pm on BBC Two.
