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.

Early life

Tophill 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

Tophill 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

  • 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

  1. ^ "Frances Tophill". IMDB. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
  2. ^ "Meet the Experts".
  3. ^ "Frances Tophill reveals the surprising colour she one painted her family bathroom". 15 March 2022.
  4. ^ "My Most-Loved Shrubs with Frances Tophill | Hillier Garden Centres".
  5. ^ "Meet The Team". Love Your Garden. 17 June 2013. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
  6. ^ "New faces at BBC Gardeners' World".
  7. ^ "Frances Tophill wins at BBC Gardeners' World Live".
  8. ^ "The Modern Gardener by Frances Tophill – book review".
  9. ^ "My Most-Loved Shrubs with Frances Tophill | Hillier Garden Centres".
  10. ^ "Frances Tophill reveals the surprising colour she one painted her family bathroom". 15 March 2022.
  11. ^ "Frances Tophill".
  12. ^ a b "Kyle Books".


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances_Tophill
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