Writing

I am the author of over 40 gardening books, many translated into multiple languages and pubished internationally. My work combines horticultural accuracy with clear, accessible advice for gardeners at all levels – sometimes with a humorous touch!

English-language publishers include Dorling Kindersley (often in collaboration with the RHS), Michael O'Mara and Smith Street (Australia). I have also written for the French publisher Marabout, producing a wide range of illustrated practical books for the European mainland market. Many are available additionally in German, Dutch and Spanish, reflecting a broad international readership.

Recent titles include:

Orchids 

Pocket Plantcare

Who Ate My Plants?

Le guide Marabout de la permaculture

I also write on Substack, where I publish opinion pieces, relections on gardens I have visited, garden history and gardening practices. All my content is free to read.

RHS titles

Pruning Plant by Plant

Plants for Shade

A–Z Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers (consultant)

Gardener’s Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers (consultant)

Encyclopedia of Gardening (consultant)

Other reference works

World Encyclopedia of Apples

Practical Encyclopedia of Garden Pests and Diseases 

Visual Encyclopedia of Garden Plants

Flora (with Kew Gardens and the Smithsonian Institution)

Plant profiles

Fuchsias, Roses, Hostas, Clematis, Conifers and many more

Practical gardening

Container Gardening, What To Do When in Your Garden, Garden Design and others

French-language titles

J'Adopte une plante

Cultiver des fruits et légumes en pots insolites

La Culture en lasagnes

Le Guide Marabout de la permaculture

Topiaires et sculptures végétales

Boutures magiques

Orchidées

Pois de senteur

Hellébores ou roses de Noël

Herbes aromatiques

Semis magiques

Arbres fruitiers

Articles in:

Gardens Illustrated, Intelligent Life, Historic Gardens Review, Garden Centre Retail, Slate.com