Gardeners’ World star Monty Don inundated with support after sharing heartfelt post

Monty Don has shared a touching photograph of his beloved pet canine Nell, who will sadly cross away in 2023.

Within the touching photograph shared on Instagram earlier this week, horticulturist Monty, 68, could be seen lovingly petting his golden retriever Nelly and Yorkshire terrier Patty whereas sitting in a cream-coloured chair.

The TV star was seen spending time along with his furry buddies whom he shares along with his spouse Sara.

Captioning his photograph, Monty wrote: “Discovered this photograph of Nell and Patty (and me) taken 4 years in the past.”

Followers and buddies left loads of supportive feedback within the feedback part. “So stunning. Our canine dwell ceaselessly [forever] One wrote: “He’s in our hearts”, whereas one other added: “He was a lovely canine” and a 3rd added: “Great reminiscence”.

Monty revealed the information of his beloved pet’s dying final yr. Taking to Instagram on the time, he informed his followers: “I used to be going to inform you all about my new ebook which is popping out subsequent week however it’s going to have to attend as my candy darling Nell died final night time.

“He was identified with most cancers in June and each day this summer time has been a present to him, however now it’s throughout.

“We buried him within the backyard subsequent to Nigel's and wrapped him in my jacket and buried him with flowers, balls and his favorite biscuits. His finish was peaceable and dignified and clearly an finish to the grief, however it's by no means straightforward to bear. So life goes on, however in the intervening time we’re very unhappy.”

Along with Patty, Monty can be the proud canine proprietor of dachshund Peggy and golden retriever Ned.

In an interview with The Guardian in 2016, Monty opened up about his love for canine. “I like canine as a result of they're not human,” he stated. “When individuals begin speaking about canine as 'my boys,' I really feel very uncomfortable. The best factor is that it's a wild animal that has determined to companion with you. It's the one wild animal that truly does that.”

When requested by The English Residence in 2020 what no dwelling ought to have, Monty replied, “One or two canine,” and we completely agree.

Monty's home life

The Gardeners World star lives in a stunning Tudor corridor dwelling which he purchased with Sarah in October 1991. This gorgeous property, referred to as Longmeadow, has been reworked right into a rural paradise with a surprising backyard.

“Once we purchased this home, it was a destroy – no roof, no electrical energy, no water and no bathroom,” Monty informed The English Residence. “It took 10 years to finish the preliminary constructing work.”

Their distinctive property options 10 work rooms and studios, a lounge and 4 bedrooms. In the meantime, exterior, the couple have reworked their two-acre house right into a lush oasis, divided into a number of smaller areas generally known as the 'Jewel', 'Cottage', 'Paradise' and 'Vegetable' gardens.