Frances Ruth Tophill[1] is a British horticulturist, author, and television presenter known for her contributions to Love Your Garden and Gardeners' World. She has written five books.
Frances Tophill | |
|---|---|
| Born | Deal, Kent |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Scotland's Rural College |
| Occupation(s) | Gardener, conservationist, sustainability campaigner, television presenter and gardening writer |
| Known for | Appearances on Love Your Garden and Gardeners' World |
Early life
editTophill was born in Deal,[2] Kent, and is one of three sisters.[3] She studied for a bachelor's degree in horticulture with plantsmanship from the Scottish Agricultural College and Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh which she completed in 2013.[4]
Career
editTophill featured on ITV's Love Your Garden alongside Alan Titchmarsh, David Domoney, and Katie Rushworth,[5] and in 2016 became a presenter on the BBC's Gardeners' World.[6]
In June 2022, her first show-garden won a platinum medal and best in show at Gardeners' World Live at the NEC in Birmingham.[7]
Her book, The Modern Gardener: A practical guide for creating a beautiful and creative garden (Octopus Publishing, 2022), has been described as containing a "passionate, environmental debate" about gardening and gardeners.[8]
Tophill works with the Royal Horticultural Society's Campaign for School Gardening to promote gardening to young people,[9] and is a keen quilter and amateur potter.[10][11]
Selected publications
edit- The First-Time Gardener. Kyle Books, 2015.[12] ISBN 978-1620083307
- The Container Gardener. Kyle Books, 2017.[12] ISBN 978-0857833808
- Container Gardener's Handbook. Companion House Books, 2018. ISBN 978-0857832542
- Rewild Your Garden: Create a haven for birds, bees, and butterflies. Quercus Books, 2020. ISBN 978-1529410259
- The Modern Gardener: A practical guide for creating a beautiful and creative garden. Octopus Publishing, 2022. ISBN 978-0857839435
- A Year in a Small Garden: Creating a Beautiful Garden in Any Space. BBC Books - Ebury Publishing, 2024. ISBN 9781785948640
References
edit- ^ "Frances Tophill". IMDB. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
- ^ "Meet the Experts".
- ^ "Frances Tophill reveals the surprising colour she one painted her family bathroom". 15 March 2022.
- ^ "My Most-Loved Shrubs with Frances Tophill | Hillier Garden Centres".
- ^ "Meet The Team". Love Your Garden. 17 June 2013. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
- ^ "New faces at BBC Gardeners' World".
- ^ "Frances Tophill wins at BBC Gardeners' World Live".
- ^ "The Modern Gardener by Frances Tophill – book review".
- ^ "My Most-Loved Shrubs with Frances Tophill | Hillier Garden Centres".
- ^ "Frances Tophill reveals the surprising colour she one painted her family bathroom". 15 March 2022.
- ^ "Frances Tophill".
- ^ a b "Kyle Books".
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