Monty Don suffers from seasonal affective disorder (Image: BBC)

TV icon Monty Don conceded that December is a "low time of year" for him as he battles with a condition that around two million Brits suffer from.

The Gardeners' World host has spoken openly about his struggle with seasonal affective disorder, which impacts around three in 100 people in the UK.

The popular TV presenter said down some gardening in his famous Longmeadow garden between Christmas and New Year normally helps to alleviate his symptoms.

Speaking to Gardeners' World magazine, Monty said: ""December can be a low time of year for me psychologically, as I am prone to seasonal affective disorder, but my spirits always rise when we get to Boxing Day.

"Even if it's filthy weather, I always do some gardening -

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