Quick Info
| Profession | Horticulturist, author and television presenter |
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| Nationality | British |
| Birthplace | Deal, Kent, England |
Latest News about Frances Tophill
17/05/2026
Frances Tophill ruled herself out of the race to succeed Monty Don as presenter of Gardeners' World, saying she does not expect to take over when he eventually steps down. She told The Sunday Times that broadcasting is not her day job and that her main work is as a gardener.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Frances Tophill is a British horticulturist, author and television presenter known for her work on Love Your Garden and Gardeners' World. She has written several gardening books and is a campaigner for conservation and sustainability. She is also a regular panellist on BBC Radio 4's Gardeners' Question Time and works with the RHS Campaign for School Gardening. |
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| Early Training | Apprenticeship at The Salutation garden, Sandwich, Kent |
Personal Life
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| Home | Moved into her first owned garden in early 2023, which was filmed for BBC Gardeners' World |
| Privacy | Keeps her personal life largely private |
Family
| Siblings | Has two sisters |
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Career
| Early Career | Took her first gardening job at the Salutation Gardens in Kent, which was then run by Steph and Dom Parker | ||||
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| Awards | 2022: Platinum medal and Best Show Garden at Gardeners' World Live for her first show garden | ||||
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| Current Role | Head Gardener and Grower at Sharpham Trust |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began gardening at the age of seven after designing a terraced landscape in a planter given to her by her mother | |
| 2. Decided at 19 to pursue gardening as a career | |
| 3. Patron of Thanet Urban Forest in Kent | |
| 4. Has said she has always struggled with being a TV presenter |
