Chris Beardshaw is one of the UK’s most celebrated garden and landscape designers, renowned for his award-winning creations, distinctive planting style, academic depth, and eloquent media presence.

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As founder and creative director of Chris Beardshaw Design, he has led the creation of RHS Gold Medal-winning gardens, private estates, and landmark public landscapes. From his Cotswolds-based studio, Chris and his team craft gardens that are timeless, meaningful, and meticulously detailed—where passion meets precision.

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A familiar face to millions, Chris began his broadcasting career in 1997. He has since become a staple on BBC television, with popular series including Gardeners’ World, Hidden Gardens, and The Flying Gardener, among others. He’s also a regular panellist on BBC Radio 4’s Gardeners' Question Time, engaging live audiences of enthusiastic gardeners.

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Uniquely qualified as both a Landscape Architect and Horticulturalist, Chris brings a rare dual perspective to his work—blending design excellence with deep botanical knowledge. His commitment to working in harmony with nature and wildlife is evident across all his projects. Over the past 25 years, he has built a thriving design practice, collaborating with private and commercial clients across the UK and internationally.

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An accomplished author, Chris has written several books, including 100 Plants That Almost Changed the World, which received an Independent Publishers Award in the USA. He is also a regular contributor to leading gardening and lifestyle magazines, including The English Garden and Cotswold Life.

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Chris’s passion for education has led him to teach at degree level, including a full-time lecturing post at Pershore College (1997–2001), and to serve as an external examiner for institutions such as Falmouth University and Duchy College.

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In demand as a speaker, Chris delivers lectures and garden talks across the UK and internationally. He is also proud to serve as an RHS Ambassador for Communities and an Ambassador for the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain.