Specialities

Joff Elphick

Full Member

Biography

As a student (HND Pershore) Joff worked for Mary Keen (The Telegraph. Gardens Illustrated) while studying horticulture at Pershore under Chris Beardshaw (British garden designer, plantsman, author, speaker, and broadcaster).He also worked for Henry Robinson at the national Collection of Rambling Roses in Gloucestershire. He went on to work at Raymond Blanc's Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, The National Trust Gardens Department, as Assistant Head Gardener at Rosemary Verey's Barnsley House, Estate Manager on the private estate of Sir Chris and Lady Evans, and Head Gardener at award winning cookery school and country estate 'Thyme'. He now looks after three gardens in the cotswolds and is the host of Pot and Cloche Garden Podcasts. He also writes a weekly blog, a monthly online magazine and produces videos for Genus Garden Wear. Joff also gives interesting multi-media talks about his work as a professional gardener.

Additional Interests

Joff loves natural history, is a keen moth trapper, and enjoys angling. He enjoys boating on the upper Thames and lives in Cirencester with his three children and wife, artist Tracey Elphick.

Talks

Based in: Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK
Distance willing to travel: 1 hour with some flexibility.
Virtual talks available: Yes

Fees: £165 plus travel

Talks: 'Crayfish on the Lawn' - plants, people, natural history. Feedback for Crayfish on the Lawn "Thank you so much for the talk this morning, it was fascinating. I have had lots of positive feedback, everyone really enjoyed it, and they definitely want you to come again. Are your free on a Wdnesday morning in January 2028?". "Just wanted to say a big thank you for your talk on Wednesday evening. It was informative, entertaining and different. Just what we wanted - particularly for the Christmas meeting. I'm sure all clubs must tell you - you are a really good speaker!" "It was a pleasure to meet you yesterday and to enjoy your excellent presentation. As you predicted we all learnt something new. On a personal note it was great to have such an organised speaker – it made life so much easier for us." "...we had a fascinating talk." "I couldn't wait to see what was next!" "A very enjoyable hour." "Well done! That was a most enjoyable talk." "Lots of new information and great photos." "So engaging with video and audio too. Thank you so much." "Simply Brilliant! It's quite clear you love your subject. I wish I could go back 40 years and do what you're doing." "Amazing. How do you spot such interesting things?" "We loved it! Can you come back in September?" Although I only offer the one talk at present, it's proving very popular. I show videos of subjects that I promise you have never seen before. I play audio from gardening experts and several well known celebrities who love their gardens. I also include photos of interesting plants and other things I have seen while down on my hands and knees rooting about in the borders! Talk number tow is in the pipeline. Do ask about it.

Address

Gloucestershire
United Kingdom

Contact Details

07879565151