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TV gardener

Presenting TV shows that focus on plants and gardening, inspiring and sharing knowledge with viewers

Training, qualifications and skills RHS level 2 or 3, practical, on-the-job experience and knowledge, plus media skills
Career progression opportunities

Variable - it often depends what your aims are, but the possibilities are limitless.

Useful links

National Careers Service
Garden Media Guild

Focus on: Horticultural broadcaster

Ellen Mary
Salary varies annually

I produce and present a radio show, podcast, appear on TV in the UK and USA plus write for numerous publications about gardening and the wellbeing benefits of plants. I’ve loved plants ever since I was a child, with many green fingers in the family.

Make it happen, share your passion and enjoy every moment.

After completing my RHS qualifications I worked as a gardener and I wanted to share my love of plants so started using social media. From there I was asked to do some presenting on local TV about gardening. This paved the way for writing in magazines, hosting a radio show and making contacts around the world to provide talks about my passion – plants and nature for wellbeing. Much of this has been due to my social media profile and activity. It’s like a shop window!

Get involved

The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.