Matthew Biggs

Renowned professional gardener, Matthew Biggs is a highly versatile horticultural expert who has expanded his career to include, director, author and media personality all within the gardening industry. An unparalleled authority on all things that grow, Biggs has been at the forefront of the profession for over two decades. Dedicating much of his current time to sharing his skillset, Biggs now travels offering lectures, informative talks and enthusiastic keynote speeches.

Best recognised for being the voice behind BBC Radio 4’s Gardeners’ Question Time, Biggs has contributed to the panel discussion for much of his career. A graduate of Pershore College of Horticulture and former student of the Royal Botanical Gardens, Biggs’ theoretical knowledge of gardening is as formidable as his practical experience, which is why he has since been involved in a number of series’. From directing ITV’s Grass Roots, to presenting Channel 4’s Garden Club, Biggs’ expertise is respected and in demand across platforms.

With tried and tested tips and tricks for creating beautiful and functional outdoor space, Biggs has published his decades of findings in over ten books as the author or co-author. Covering every topic including ‘Matthew Bigg’s Complete Book of Vegetables’ and ‘Secrets of Great Botanists’, his perceptive insights are valuable to a range of demographics, be it amature gardener or seasoned professional. Throughout his career, Biggs has also contributed to various publications as a columnist and guest writer, like BBC Gardeners’ World, Gardeners Illustrated and his latest commission was from The Eden Project.

In addition to his media roles, Biggs offers practical teaching to others as a lecturer at the Royal Botanical Gardens Kew and Oxford University Botanic Gardens as well as being an active course Director at the English Gardening School. Travelling the globe has been a prominent part of Biggs’ career, having designed and created outdoor spaces for clients across continents, he now takes his talks on tour. Some of his most popular topics for societies, students and businesses are ‘Gardening at Eden’, ‘The Wonder of Plants’ and ‘Ideas from the Back Gardens of Britain’, however, he also offers bespoke keynote speeches crafted for the requirement of your occasion.