Jim is involved with judging many horticultural shows including RHS Chelsea and Hampton Court. Trained at Wisley.
He commenced his horticultural career in a local nursery, then at Croydon Parks before moving to the Greater London Council and on to The Royal Parks where he ended his career as Superintendent of Greenwich Park.
A popular speaker, he devotes much of his time giving talks to societies and has gained renown for his television appearances including The Big Allotment Challenge and Lullingstone Castle.
His book, “The People’s Gardener” was published in May 2016.