Rachel de Thame

A prominent face of British horticulture, Rachel de Thame is a mainstay of the BBC’s gardening output. She is a long-standing presenter on Gardeners' World and a lead host for the annual coverage of the Chelsea and Hampton Court Palace Flower Shows. Her television portfolio includes fronting dedicated series such as Small Town Gardens, Gardening with the Experts, and Great British Garden Revival. Beyond her broadcasting roles, she is a distinguished author and columnist for major publications including The Sunday Times, The Daily Telegraph, and Gardeners' World Magazine. Rachel’s career began in the arts, training at the Royal Ballet School before a successful period as a model and actress appearing in productions like Merlin. However, her lifelong interest in botany led her to the English Gardening School, where she graduated with distinction. Her professional expertise was notably recognised in 2012 when she was chosen to design the floral arrangements for the Royal Barge during the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant. She has also achieved competitive success at the Chelsea Flower Show, where her design work earned a silver medal. Audiences book Rachel for her unique ability to blend technical botanical knowledge with the professional poise of a seasoned broadcaster. She remains a highly sought-after figure for events requiring a sophisticated and authoritative perspective on gardening, design, and the natural world. On stage, Rachel de Thame is best known for talks on Gardening, Horticulture, Television Presentation and Public Speaking. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Arts & Culture, Education and Entertainment, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Rachel de Thame is regularly booked for Performers and Entertainer, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Rachel de Thame travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Rachel de Thame would approach your audience.