Monty Don has disclosed that he deliberately maintains a bare section of his renowned Longmeadow garden as a calm, green space to offset the more vibrant areas. The Gardeners' World presenter, who has hosted the BBC programme since 2003, shared a photograph of the minimalist corner, which features neatly clipped hedges and a manicured lawn with few ornaments.
Don's garden, which he transformed from a two-acre abandoned field after purchasing his home in 1991, consists of four main sections: the Cottage Garden, the Jewel Garden, the Paradise Garden, and the new Vegetable Garden. However, he revealed on social media that he keeps a lesser-known area intentionally sparse for a specific purpose.
'I made this walk/lawn deliberately as a calm, green space to buffer and balance the business of the cottage garden and the intensity of the jewel garden,' he explained. The photograph shows a wall covered in foliage, a green door, and a rectangular space with a decorative vase at the far end.
Fans responded positively to the revelation, with many praising the minimalist design. One follower described it as 'dreamy', while another commented that it 'cleanses the palate'. Another user remarked, 'Just beautiful and so tranquil,' and one said, 'The secret garden.' Don's approach highlights how even experienced gardeners create havens for relaxation amid their more labour-intensive plots.
