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Who’s who on the grapevine

From gliding high in the sky for the start of his life working in the airline business, it’s certainly been an exciting few years for BBC Big Allotment Challenge winner Rob Smith.

Michael Perry is the UK very own Mr Plant Geek who travels the world unearthing new finds like the TomTat (a Tomato top with Potatoes for roots)….

Martin Fish is one of the UK most respected and loved Horticulturalists


Jules Hudson is an instantly recognisable face on our screens from such shows as Escape to The Country, Time Team, & Countryfile…..

A lifetime of experience at the forefront of horticulture with a great enjoyment of the outdoors…

Toby Buckland is an award-winning Author, Presenter on Tv & Radio and an RHS Gold Medal winning garden designer..

Tamsin Westhorpe is an Author, RHS Judge, Lecturer, Co-Chair of the Garden Media Guild and most importantly a Horticulturist and Director of Stockton Bury Gardens…

With over 40 years experience in all aspects of Horticulture, Writer and Editor for the likes of Gardeners World Magazine and sought after Garden Tour Guide.…

Nick Bailey is an award-winning Designer, Presenter, Author and Horticulturalist.


Pippa Greenwoodis an English plant pathologist and television and radio presenter.

Charles Dowding has been an avid pioneer of Organic and No Dig principles for nearly 40 years now.

Terry was born in the Rhondda Valley in 1946, he acquired his love of veg growing aged four on his dad’s allotment.

Bob Flowerdew is undoubtedly Britain’s foremost expert on growing Fruit and veg.


Nicki Chapman is an instantly recognisable face and voice from Tv and Radio, from Pop Idol to RHS Chelsea Flower Show to BBC Radio2 and Wanted Down Under.

Mark Lane is an Author, Regular Garden- ing Magazine Columnist, Tv and Radio Broadcaster and is Landscape Designer of the Year 2020.

Ellen Mary is A Gardener, Writer, Presenter and Social Media Influencer for all things Nature & Gardening.


Stephanie Hafferty is an award winning inspirational organic no-dig kitchen gardener, plant- based cook, edible garden consultant, small scale homesteader and creative crafting genius.

Simon Akeroyd is a prolific writer with over 30 books to his name covering all aspects of gardening and growing, as well as writing regularly for national garden magazines and newspapers..

Frances Tophill is one of the country’s best loved horticulturalists, whether being a mainstay on BBC Gardeners World, visiting fantastic gardens or sharing her burgeoning allotment life with us..

Gerald Stratford is a lifelong veg grower and social media sensation, who has captivated people over the past couple of years with his inspirational vegetables growing tales

Professor Dave Goulson is an award- winning Ecologist, Conservationist, Lecturer, & Writer. He is inspired by all insects.


Medwyn Williams is a name synonymous with veg growing, and with 12 consecutive Gold Medals at RHS Chelsea Flower Show.


Adam is a well-known TV presenter and award-winning garden designer with seven RHS gold medals. He’s also an RHS Ambassador, public speaker and published author.

The multiple RHS gold medal winning organic grower, author, designer, consultant and judge Jekka McVicar is internationally known by the moniker “Queen of Herbs” and is a true national treasure.