BBC Gardeners' World's Monty Don issues major career announcement away from show after sad news

Monty Don, the beloved Gardeners' World presenter and national gardening treasure, has excited fans with a special announcement outside his familiar presenting role.

Since taking the reins from Alan Titchmarsh as host in 2003, Monty has become a fixture on our screens and an inspiration for garden enthusiasts nationwide.

Besides his regular appearances on Gardeners' World, he's been a consistent face at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, which he's hosted for the BBC for a long time.

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This year marks a milestone for Monty as he designs his first garden for the prestigious show, which is set to return next month.

He's putting his green-fingered expertise to work in creating The RHS and Radio 2 Dog Garden, drawing influence from his personal outdoor sanctuary in Herefordshire.

With his design for The RHS and Radio 2 Dog Garden, Monty aims to show millions of dog owners how to cultivate the ultimate haven that caters to the needs of their four-legged friends without sacrificing aesthetic appeal—a challenge perfectly suited to his passions as a celebrated dog enthusiast.

The collaboration with Form Plants sees Monty working alongside prominent plant specialist and horticulturist Jamie Butterworth, who also acts as an RHS ambassador, to bring this vision to life, reports .

Expectations for the unveiling of the garden are high as the annual event is scheduled to start on Tuesday 20 May, offering a span of four days for visitors to indulge in horticultural splendour.

On his latest venture, Monty said, "This is an irresistible opportunity to join with the RHS and Radio 2 to share my love of gardens and at the world's greatest horticultural event."

Monty announced with palpable enthusiasm, "Along with the superb team headed by Jamie Butterworth we shall be making a garden that is inspired by Longmeadow and my own dogs but above all a celebration of the way that so many of us share our gardens with our canine companions."

Following the career move, Monty took to to pay tribute to one of his dear friends who had died.

The cherished BBC presenter admitted he wished for nothing more than his buddy Rosie's approval of this touching gesture. His Instagram caption read: "The end of a profoundly moving and celebratory day saying goodbye to a dear friend - all done in magnificent style. I think Rosie would have approved."

As for further details concerning his friend's farewell circumstances, Monty chose to remain silent.