My Story
Twenty-five years of gardening, learning and sharing the knowledge that nature has taught me.
My Story
Gardening has been at the centre of my life for more than twenty-five years. During that time, I've worked in private gardens, cared for historic landscapes and learned that the best gardens aren't created by following complicated rules—they come from understanding the natural world. Along the way, I've founded gardening communities, hosted podcasts, written articles and spoken to gardening groups, all with one simple aim: to help more people enjoy gardening with confidence.
What I Believe
Gardening doesn't have to be complicated.
I believe the best gardens come from understanding nature rather than trying to control it. Healthy soil, the right plant in the right place and working with the seasons will always achieve more than chasing quick fixes.
Everything I write, record and speak about is guided by one simple aim: to explain gardening in plain English, helping you understand not just what to do, but why it works.
What You'll Find Here
Whether you're looking for inspiration, practical advice or something to listen to while you're out in the garden, you'll find it here.
Garden Notebook
Thoughtful articles exploring gardening through the seasons.
Podcasts
Practical gardening advice you can listen to wherever you are.
Speaking
Talks for gardening clubs and societies on roses, shade gardening, soil and wildlife.
25+ years of professional gardening
Founder of Bishops Cleeve Gardening Club
15,000+ local gardening community
320,000+ Shade Gardening community
700,000+ social media reach in the last 28 days
Writer, podcaster and speaker
From the Garden Notebook
Thoughts, observations and practical advice from the garden.
Podcasts
The story behind Marcus Bergin, his gardening journey, and the values that guide his work as a gardener, writer, podcaster and speaker.
