RHS Ambassadors

RHS Ambassadors work with us to promote gardening to an ever-wider audience, specialising in their areas of interest, including schools, community gardening, inclusion and diversity, urban greening and careers

Meet our RHS Ambassadors

Our Ambassadors are, like us, passionate about promoting horticulture wherever you are in your gardening journey. By supporting our shows, gardens and campaigns they share the joy of growing with all generations.

Alan Titchmarsh, CBE

Alan Titchmarsh, CBE | Founding RHS Ambassador since 2013

Gardener and RHS Vice President Alan Titchmarsh champions gardening and promotes skills and careers in horticulture.

Dame Mary Berry

Dame Mary Berry | RHS Ambassador since 2014

Food writer Mary Berry encourages growing your own food and supports RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey.

James Wong

James Wong | RHS Ambassador since 2014

Botanist James Wong supports horticultural science and promotes careers in horticulture.

Adam Frost

Adam Frost | RHS Ambassador since 2014

Garden designer Adam Frost promotes careers in horticulture for secondary school children.

Nick Knowles

Nick Knowles | RHS Ambassador since 2014

Television presenter Nick Knowles encourages community groups to get gardening.

George Hassall

George Hassall | RHS Young Ambassador since 2015

Gardener George Hassell champions school gardening and inspires children with the natural world. 

Chris Beardshaw

Chris Beardshaw | RHS Ambassador since 2015

Garden designer Chris Beardshaw promotes community gardening and the benefits of horticulture.

Baroness Floella Benjamin

Baroness Floella Benjamin | RHS Ambassador since 2016

Campaigner and RHS Vice President Floella Benjamin supports the benefits of gardening for communities and young people.

Professor Nigel Dunnett | RHS Ambassador since 2016

Academic Nigel Dunnett champions the work of the RHS in the field of urban greening.

Carol Klein

Carol Klein | RHS Ambassador since 2016

Television gardener Carol Klein supports RHS Garden Bridgewater, Salford, Greater Manchester.

Jamie Butterworth

Jamie Butterworth | RHS Ambassador since 2016

Gardener Jamie Butterworth champions horticulture and school gardening for secondary school children.

Jekka McVicar

Jekka McVicar | RHS Ambassador since 2016

Herb expert Jekka McVicar promotes the benefits of horticulture to health and wellbeing.

Nicki Chapman

Nicki Chapman | RHS Ambassador since 2022

Television presenter Nicki Chapman encourages everyone to enjoy growing and gardening.

Tayshan Hayden-Smith

Tayshan Hayden-Smith | RHS Ambassador since 2022

Gardener Tayshan Hayden-Smith supports young people and community gardening.

Jo Whiley

Jo Whiley | RHS Ambassador since 2022

Radio DJ Jo Whiley promotes the joy of gardening to new audiences and encourages us all to ‘have a go’.

Manoj Malde

Manoj Malde | RHS Ambassador since 2022

Garden designer Manoj Malde is supporting the RHS to open its doors wider and be more accessible for all.

Arit Anderson

Arit Anderson | RHS Ambassador since 2022

Garden designer Arit Anderson supports the RHS Planet-Friendly Gardening Campaign and community gardening.

Simon Lycett

Simon Lycett | RHS Ambassador since 2022

Florist Simon Lycett encourages floral art and creativity in horticulture.

Sue Kent

Sue Kent | RHS Ambassador since 2022

Television presenter Sue Kent champions inclusivity for the disabled community.

Mark Gregory

Mark Gregory | RHS Ambassador since 2022

Gardener Mark Gregory promotes landscapers in the horticultural industry.

Kate Bradbury

Kate Bradbury | RHS Ambassador since 2022

Wildlife gardener Kate Bradbury supports the RHS Planet-Friendly Gardening Campaign.

James Alexander-Sinclair

James Alexander-Sinclair | RHS Ambassador since 2022

Garden designer James Alexander-Sinclair champions garden design and accessible spaces for all.

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