Where is Monty Don’s dog Nigel buried? Essential Tips

Last Monday, Monty revealed Nigel had died after he was taken ill and is now buried with “lots of tennis balls”.

The 64-year-old host took to social media to share the heartbreaking post about the golden retriever.

“But he was suddenly taken ill and he slipped quietly away with no pain or suffering and is now buried in the garden with lots of tennis balls.

Montys other dog Nellie also often appeared alongside the presenter on the gardening programme. In 2016, Monty released a book called Nigel: My family and other dogs.

Gardeners World presenter Monty Don has shared a touching tribute to his beloved late pet dog Nigel on what would have been his 12th birthday.

‘In memory of the old boy’: Monty Don shares the touching memorial in his garden to his late dog Nigel two months after his death

Monty Don has shared a beautiful memorial to his beloved dog Nigel who died two months ago.

The Gardeners World presenter, 64, shared his pain in May after the golden retriever died after suddenly falling ill with violent, unstoppable seizures.

Nigel had become the surprise star of BBC Twos Gardeners World, receiving his own fan mail, social media fan accounts and even lent his name to Dons book Nigel: My Family And Other Dogs.

Where is Monty Don’s dog Nigel buried?

Happy times: Monty Don has revealed he has set up a touching memorial for his late dog Nigel, who died in May

On Instagram on Friday, the TV personality shared a snap of his new terracotta pot with a special engraving.

The plant pot had the message Nigel 2008 – 2010 at the bottom along with a small picture of the dog.

Monty captioned the post: This arrived today from Whichford in memory of the old boy.

Where is Monty Don’s dog Nigel buried?

Touching: The Gardeners World presenter shared a snap of his new terracotta pot with a special engraving in honour of his pet

I shall have to plant it appropriately #tennisballtree.

In May, the presenter announced the sad news as he paid tribute to his old friend via his Twitter and Instagram accounts, telling his followers Nigel was happy, healthy and his usual calm, lovely self right up until the end.

Don wrote on his social media accounts: I am very sorry to announce that Nigel has died.

Where is Monty Don’s dog Nigel buried?

Sad news: Montys beloved dog died after suddenly falling ill with violent, unstoppable seizures

He filmed every moment of last Fridays programme and right to the end was happy, healthy and his usual calm, lovely self.

But he was suddenly taken ill with violet, unstoppable seizures and despite everything that our wonderful vets could do he slipped quietly away with no pain or suffering and is now buried in the garden with lots of tennis balls.

Rest now old friend. See you in the sweet bye and bye.

Where is Monty Don’s dog Nigel buried?

Loss: The golden retriever became the surprise star of BBC Twos Gardeners World, even receiving his own fan mail and social media fan accounts

Where is Monty Don’s dog Nigel buried?

Grieving: The television personality, 64, paid tribute to his old friend, telling his followers Nigel was happy, healthy and his usual calm, lovely self right up until the end

Before his book was published, Don said: I am just as much a fan of Nigel as any besotted viewer.

Nigel was frequently seen following Don around the garden with his other Dog Nellie.

Monty once said about why his trusty companion is so camera-friendly: It helps that he is good looking – beautiful even – but what distinguishes him from other dogs is charisma, an unrivalled ability to inspire affection. He radiates goodwill.

I feel happier seeing him; he feels tremendously happy; we are all thoroughly cheered up.

Where is Monty Don’s dog Nigel buried?

Companions: Last year, Don revealed on Twitter that Nigel had had surgery to remove some growths from his mouth

Where is Monty Don’s dog Nigel buried?

Where is Monty Don’s dog Nigel buried?

Popular pup: The dog spawned social media fan accounts and lent his name to Dons book Nigel: My Family And Other Dogs

Last year, Don revealed on Twitter that Nigel had had surgery to remove some growths from his mouth.

He added: It all went well, he is fine – if a bit sore – will have a quiet weekend and be ready for filming next week. He will, of course, play the starring role in tonights GW.

Monty chose the name Nigel because he finds it amusing to give his pets common names.

Where is Monty Don’s dog Nigel buried?

At peace: Don previously said of his canine companion: I feel happier seeing him; he feels tremendously happy; we are all thoroughly cheered up

And the 64-year-old – real name Montagu Don – shared a personalised plant pot in memory of his pooch.

‘But he was suddenly taken ill and he slipped quietly away with no pain or suffering and is now buried in the garden with lots of tennis balls.

The TV host said his final goodbye to Nigel in May, posting a stunning photo of the late pooch.

Gardener’s World’s Monty Don has unveiled a stunning tribute to beloved dog Nigel, two months after his death.

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Monty Don on His Heartbreak after Losing His Dog Nigel | Lorraine

Gardener’s World’s Monty Don has unveiled a stunning tribute to beloved dog Nigel, two months after his death.

The delightful golden retriever, who appeared alongside his owner on the BBC Two show, became ‘suddenly ill’ and died earlier this year.

And the 64-year-old – real name Montagu Don – shared a personalised plant pot in memory of his pooch.

The TV host said his final goodbye to Nigel in May, posting a stunning photo of the late pooch.

‘But he was suddenly taken ill and he slipped quietly away with no pain or suffering and is now buried in the garden with lots of tennis balls.

Nigel became the surprise star of Gardener’s World over the years, and would delight viewers as he followed his owner around.

Monty even gave him a shout-out in the title of his book, Nigel: My Family And Other Dogs.

Speaking about his offering, the BBC star added: ‘I am just as much a fan of Nigel as any besotted viewer.’

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