Diarmuid Gavin

Award winning garden designer, Diarmuid Gavin has gained an international reputation as a talented presenter, and lecturer. Making annual contributions to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, saw Diarmuid’s expertise recognised and his media career take off. Now a sought after television personality, Diarmuid dedicates his time to educating others on horticulture, offering advice, entertainment and unparalleled knowledge as a specialist keynote speaker for events.

Appearing on her major platform, from radio to television, Diarmuid’s expertise and dedication to horticulture have made him one of the most sought after television gardeners. A naturally down to earth and personable character, he exudes enthusiasm on every outlet, be it Gardens Through Time, Home Front or Surprise Gardeners. In 2004 he was featured in a docu-series by the BBC ‘Diarmuid’s Big Adventure’ which followed him on his journey to the Chelsea Flower Show. More recently, Diarmuid’s established media presence has led to his popularity on reality programmes like ‘Come Dine With Me’ and ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ further widening his audience.

With a passion for plants, and a natural green thumb, Diarmuid set his sights on a career in the industry, studying at the College of Amenity Horticulture at the Botanic Gardens in Dublin. Alongside his education, Diarmuid pursued small gardening projects, which allowed him to gain experience, and notoriety in the field. Twice in his early career Diarmuid won the Royal Dublin Society Gold Medal for garden design, which saw him respond to demand and display his work at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 1995 and 1996, the latter latter of which was revered for its modern take on a city garden.

The most prestigious occasion in the garden calendar is by far the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Held annually, Diarmuid has showcased his innovative garden designs on nine occasions to date, with two winning him a Silver-Gilt Medal in 2004 and 2007 and another winning bronze in 1995, a testament to his continually evolving creativity. Sharing his knowledge with others is a driving factor for Diarmuid, who has authored 10 gardening publications, and regularly shares talks as a specialist speaker. From acting as a judge at relevant awards occasions, to sharing dynamic keynote speeches to societies and businesses, Diarmuid is the ideal experienced garden professional for your occasion.