Author Tamsin Westhorpe
Tamsin Westhorpe

Tamsin Westhorpe

head gardener

Tamsin Westhorpe is an experienced horticultural journalist and author, RHS Chelsea Flower Show Judge, podcaster and lecturer. After editing a national magazine for many years Tamsin is now curator and gardener at Stockton Bury Gardens in Herefordshire. She started her horticultural career at the age of 17, spending time as a parks gardener and greenkeeper. She is passionate about being hands on in the garden and splits her time between media work and looking after the 4 acres of Stockton Bury.

Recent articles by Tamsin Westhorpe
The inside of a black framed greenhouse

Pimp your greenhouse - from the latest cool tech to the necessities, here are the top accessories for your growing space

Getting a greenhouse is a big deal, but what about everything else that comes with it? Here's our break down of all the greenhouse accessories you need
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Walkthrough greenhouse in a cottage garden

Fantasising about a greenhouse? Here’s why you need one and what you should know before you buy one

A glasshouse or greenhouse can offer a beautiful garden retreat as well as a place to grow undercover and turbo boost your gardening abilities
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The best leaf blowers tested by Gardens Illustrated

Best leaf blower 2024 – our expert review of six of the best leaf blowers

Our expert reviews the latest leaf blowers on the market to help you choose the best to buy for your garden
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Rosarian Michael Marriott and TV producer Rosie Irving's garden

War of the roses: the world’s top rose expert on how he splits his garden with his partner… who doesn’t like roses

Rosarian Michael Marriott and TV producer Rosie Irving have very different ideas on gardening, but they have discovered the secret to sharing a single plot amicably
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