
Keynote speaker
Monty DonBritain’s primary gardening expert and host of the flagship Gardeners’ World programme
- Based in
- UK
- Fee tier
- Headline£10k – £25k indicative · subject to negotiation
- Languages
- English
About Monty Don
Monty Don is widely recognised as the United Kingdom’s premier authority on horticulture. Having succeeded Alan Titchmarsh as the lead presenter of Gardeners’ World, he has become a mainstay of British broadcasting. His extensive television experience includes hosting Real Gardens and Lost Gardens for Channel 4, alongside providing live coverage for prestigious events such as the Chelsea, Tatton Park, and Hampton Court flower shows.
Beyond traditional gardening, he has addressed broader social issues through projects like Growing Out of Trouble, a farm-focused initiative designed to support the rehabilitation of former offenders and individuals recovering from addiction. His commitment to sustainability is further evidenced by his reports on environmental advancements for Tomorrow’s World and his collaboration on Fork to Fork, a detailed guide to organic cultivation and culinary practice.
A prolific author, his bibliography includes titles such as Urban Jungle and Sensuous Garden. Organisations book him for his unique ability to connect environmental stewardship with social responsibility, drawing on his decades of expertise to provide a sophisticated perspective on the natural world and its impact on community well-being.
On stage, Monty Don is best known for talks on ESG & Social Responsibility and Leadership. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room.
Their work resonates with leaders across Media & Broadcasting, Publishing and Sustainability & Environment, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy.
Monty Don is regularly booked for Presenter & Awards Host, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A.
Based in UK, Monty Don travels internationally for engagements.
To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Monty Don would approach your audience.
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I book Monty Don?
- Send a booking enquiry using the form on this page. We'll confirm Monty's availability and reply with fees and next steps.
- How much does Monty Don cost to book?
- Monty Don sits in our Headline fee tier (£10k – £25k indicative). Fees are tier ranges and are subject to negotiation depending on event date, location, format and audience size — we help negotiate the final fee as part of the booking. Send an enquiry and we'll come back with a firm quote.
- What topics does Monty Don speak on?
- Monty speaks on ESG & Social Responsibility, Leadership.
- What languages does Monty Don present in?
- Monty presents in English.
- Where is Monty Don based?
- Monty is based in UK and travels internationally for speaking engagements.
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