Meet Chris Collins and his incredible journey in horticulture

Chris Collins, the well-loved 'gardening geezer', describes his gardening adventures and how he has curated a horticultural CV to die for. 

From entry through apprenticeship he progressed into a career at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew and Westminster Abbey, before becoming a well-loved TV personality for the BBC. He's now an ambassador for gardeners to positively contribute to the environment in his current position as Head of Horticulture at Garden Organic.

He's never happier than when surrounded by plants. He shares top tips on balcony gardening from his time living in Japan, to engaging the next generation of gardeners through the vast network of organisations out there,

Tamsin Westhorpe, a Judge at RHS Chelsea Flower Show, hosts her brand new podcast, ‘Fresh from the Pod’. Listen to conversations with celebrity gardeners, environmentalists, conservationists and dedicated plant enthusiasts, to find out more about their lives. 

Produced by Max Thrower, Chris D’Agorne & Ben Webb 
Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Ben Webb