Our writers

The Garden Collective was designed to be like a box of chocolates; a mix of lovely things for you to dip into. However, we all have our favourites, and if you want to spend a bit of extra time with one or another of the talented creators, then you can use this page to choose.

Just click on the name to be taken to all of their pieces, exclusively written and read for the Garden Collective.

Grace Alexander - Garden Collective

I am a psychologist, writer, sweet pea obsessive and gardener based in Somerset. My work explores the psychological importance of seasonal changes in the garden, and the quiet rituals of growing.

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Arit Anderson - Garden Collective

I am a garden & landscape designer, writer & tv presenter on BBC Gardeners’ World. I am a passionate communicator of the environment & wellbeing through the lens of the garden. A lover of herbal tea…

Garden CollectiveArit Anderson

Joe Swift - Garden Collective

I am a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. I have presented Gardeners’ World and many other TV shows since 1998 and write weekly for The Times.

Garden CollectiveJoe Swift

Huw Richards - Garden Collective

A passionate permaculturalist, Sunday Times bestselling author, and gardening YouTuber, powered by a love for flavour and nature.

Garden CollectiveHuw Richards

Ann-Marie Powell - Garden Collective

Award-winning designer and home gardener, weaving colour into gardens to create vibrant, nature-rich spaces. Join me in cultivating joyful outdoor havens that excite year-round.

Garden CollectiveAnn-Marie Powell

Matthew Pottage - Garden Collective

Writer and broadcaster, currently the Head of Horticulture & Landscape Strategy for The Royal Parks in London.

Garden CollectiveMatthew Pottage

Alan Titchmarsh - Garden Collective

Gardening royalty, Alan is the voice of gardening for many of us. Writer, broadcaster, novelist, and with the Garden Collective from the start.

Garden CollectiveAlan Titchmarsh

Noel Kingsbury - Garden Collective

I’m a writer, researcher, teacher, planting designer and occasional provocateur, largely known as a promoter of ecological planting design.

Garden CollectiveNoel Kingsbury

Laetitia Maklouf - Garden Collective

Gardener, Mother and Author of The Virgin Gardener, Sweet Peas for Summer and The Five Minute Garden. Gardening in a West London Garden.

Garden CollectiveLaetitia Maklouf