Jamie Compton
Botanist
Jamie Compton studied at the Royal Botanic Garden at Kew and went on to become head gardener at the Chelsea Physic Garden. He is Gardens Illustrated's resident botanist.
Recent articles by Jamie Compton
What are variegated plants?
Our resident botanist Jamie Compton explains why and how variegated plants get their colouring
How Gardens Illustrated started, by our resident botanist
Jamie Compton has worked as a botanical adviser on every issue of Gardens Illustrated since it began in 1993. Here, he reflects on the last 30 years of the magazine.