Fans of have shown concern for presenter Monty Don. The host took to to update fans on the state of his garden as he was hit by snow and floods.
His normally flourishing garden was under inches of deep, dirty water in the aftermath of the extreme . The 69-year-old gardener shared snaps of the walk way, with trees lining the path, as it appeared to now be a body of water.
Monty shared that they were stuck in the property, captioning the post: “I think this is the first time in 34 years we have simultaneously had flooding and lying snow. In any event the roads to the garden are flooded so no vehicles in or out today.”
In a second post, he added: “It is developing into the sort of flood we used to get once every 10 years but is now happening 3 or 4 times a year.”
Some of the star’s 1.3 million followers were devastated for the keen green-thumbed horticulturist. One commented saying: “I do hope everything recovers. Your garden is inspirational and you have worked so hard and with so much love and dedication to create it.”
Monty’s beloved garden was hit by floods (Image: BBC)
“So sorry to see these scenes Monty, I really do feel for you, you have a beautiful garden and it will recover in time. The climate change is making it so difficult for you and your fellow gardeners. Thankfully gardeners are resilient folk,” one more penned.
While another added: “So worrying, am so sorry. Wasn’t it November you had a flood too?” One more echoed: “Goodness!!!!! Hope all safe.”
Someone else posted: “It’s heartbreaking to see that flood damage it seems a lot more common these days.”
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Recently, Monty admitted that he was “used to it” as he uploaded two photos revealing how floods had hit Longmeadow in Herefordshire, back in early December.
At the time, he wrote: “It looks alarming, but we are used to it.” In another post, he added: “After a day of unrelenting rain, wind and grim grey gloom, the sky broke free for a brief flight of fancy before darkness – and more rain fell. It’s a trifle damp this morning…”
Monty quipped: “At least the potting shed is dry and warm and have begun seed sowing (lots of spring salad leaves as well as tomatoes and chillies).”