In the United Kingdom, a record-breaking drought has left many gardens and fields brown, but Monty Don's garden in Herefordshire remains a lush oasis. The 71-year-old horticulturalist has curated the two-acre estate since 1991, featuring areas like the Cottage Garden and Vegetable Garden. Other celebrities, including Sir Rod Stewart and Jeremy Clarkson, have also kept their properties green. Hosepipe bans are in place across several regions, though private water sources are exempt. The Met Office forecasts cooler, wetter weather with potential surface flooding.
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