Anne Swithinbank

Anne Swithinbank is a respected horticulturist, writer, and broadcaster, best known for appearing as a regular panellist for BBC Radio 4’s Gardener’s Question Time. Having completed her training at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Anne’s specialist knowledge and experience are admired by professionals globally. Passionate to educate audiences on a wide range of gardening topics, Anne has published six books to date, including ‘The Greenhouse Gardener’. When looking to hire a passionate gardening speaker for your upcoming events, look no further than Anne today.

Beginning her career at the Bexley Parks department, Anne then spent the next three years studying at Kew to gain a Diploma in Horticulture in 1979. Passionate to develop upon her industry experience, Anne secured the role of foreman propagator at Epsom Parks before devoting over five years of her remarkable career to RHS Wisley as their Glasshouse Supervisor. Having become a highly respected professional in her field, Anne became a freelance gardening broadcaster in 1986, focusing her career on completing small landscape projects and presenting on BBC's Gardeners’ World alongside Geoff Hamilton.

Over the past two decades, Anne has travelled across the UK to share her professional gardening insights as a panellist on BBC Radio 4’s Gardeners’ Question Time. Alongside this, she has also become a regular contributor to numerous magazines, including Amateur Gardening, Candis, Grow Your Own, and Gardeners’ World Magazine. As one of the most popular horticulturists worldwide, her participation in the quarterly gardening newsletter for Quilter Cheviot, and her speeches at garden societies, RHS festivals and events across the UK are treasured by audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

A leading authority in her field, Anne Swithinbank is now highly sought-after to attend speaking engagements internationally. As a proud patron of the Lyme Regis Town Mill and The British Cactus and Succulent Society, her passion and professionalism throughout society truly set Anne apart from the rest. When looking to hire an experienced celebrity gardener to attend your future events, whether you are looking for an after-dinner speaker or panellist, do not hesitate to hire Anne.