Here’s a weird fact: Monty Don hates wearing shoes. In his own garden, he’s almost always barefoot.
He claims it helps him feel the soil. I call it a brilliant marketing gimmick. It makes him seem real, earthy, and a little bit eccentric.
Another fun detail: he once owned a jewelry business. Yep, before the trowel, there were necklaces.
BBC Gardeners' World: Staggering net worth of Monty Don and how he
He nearly went bankrupt. Then he bought a farm, got a dog, and found his calling. Now he’s richer than ever.
The Garden Itself Is Worth a Fortune
Monty’s own garden, Longmeadow, is a star in its own right. It’s not for sale, but its value is incalculable.
Landscapers would pay millions to replicate his borders. He’s got a paradise in Herefordshire.
Plus, he films there. That saves production costs. Smart, right?
