Monty Don marks 43 years of marriage to Sarah
The Gardeners' World presenter shared a rare photograph on Instagram to celebrate the milestone with his wife.
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Monty Don marked his 43rd wedding anniversary with Sarah by sharing a photograph on Instagram. The Gardeners' World presenter posted the image on 29 July, the date he and Sarah married in 1983. The photograph showed the couple on their wedding day.
Early days and family life
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Don and Sarah first met when they were both students at Cambridge University. Don has previously spoken about experiencing an immediate attraction to Sarah when they crossed paths. The couple married on July 29, 1983, and later had three children: Adam, Freya, and Tom.
A shared garden
Speaking in 2022, Monty Don described the gardens at their home, Longmeadow, as being as much Sarah's creation as his own. He stated that they make all significant decisions about the property together. Don explained that compromise and mutual agreement are key to their partnership and the development of the garden.
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He told the Gardeners' World podcast that Sarah is a supportive partner. Don emphasised that the garden is a shared space, referring to it as 'our garden'. He outlined their system where both partners have a veto over decisions, which can sometimes lead to lengthy discussions and negotiations before a decision is made.
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+How long have Monty Don and Sarah been married?
Monty Don and Sarah have been married for 43 years. They celebrated this milestone on 29 July, marking the date they first tied the knot in 1983.
+Where did Monty Don and Sarah first meet?
Monty Don and Sarah first met while studying at Cambridge University. Don has described feeling an immediate attraction when they crossed paths as students.
+What did Monty Don say about their garden at Longmeadow?
Monty Don described their garden at Longmeadow as a shared project with Sarah. He stated that both partners have a veto over decisions, which sometimes leads to lengthy discussions before reaching agreement.
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