Specialities

Gillian Taylor MCIHort

Full Member

Biography

Gillian is an experienced horticultural writer, speaker and plantswoman. She encourages sustainable and pollinator friendly planting schemes, collaborating with clients to increase their knowledge and enjoyment of horticulture. She writes for several national publications including The Hardy Plant, The English Garden, The Landscaper and the Professional Gardener. She relishes the challenge of caring for two gardens, 200 miles apart, in Hampshire and northern France. She is a member of an RHS Trials Forum and an International Rose Trials judge. Gillian volunteers as a National Collection Coordinator and Plant Guardian for Plant Heritage.

Additional Interests

Garden history : exploring gardens ,writing and speaking about them. Patron of The Gardens Trust, member of county branches, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire and Wiltshire. Member of Professional Gardeners Guild BALI Chalk Fund Champion Patron of Horatio's Garden Liveryman in the Worshipful Company of Gardeners

Talks

Based in: Southampton, Hampshire
Distance willing to travel: South of England including Greater London. Other areas by arrangement FULLY BOOKED 2027
Virtual talks available: No

Fees: 2028 £175 - £200 for the presentation plus travel costs, mileage rate 50p/mile

Talks: Roses revisited, the old, the new and what to do Let's Talk about Shrubs More Colour, Less Work: Fact or Fiction? Great English Gardens Magic in the Mayenne: a garden adventure in France The Wonder of the Walled Garden Perfect Plants for People and Pollinators An information sheet giving details of the presentations is available, please contact me and I will email one to you.