Ambassadors
We are honoured to work with our devoted ambassadors who passionately advocate for horticulture, crafts and the culinary arts at the Royal Windsor Flower Show.
Anya Lautenbach
Anya Lautenbach is a social media creator and a bestselling author with a passion for the environment and championing neurodiversity. Her lifetime of gardening began in Poland surrounded by a family passionate about nature. She now lives with her husband and two sons in Marlow, Buckinghamshire.
Anya shares her knowledge on social media platforms as Anya the Garden Fairy @anya_thegarden_fairy where she also advocates the mental health benefits of gardening. Growing plants and the positivity she gains from seeing her garden thrive has given her strength throughout her life, particularly in times of life’s challenges and her own ADHD diagnosis. Image © Britt Willoughby
Mark Gregory
Mark Gregory of Landform Consultants brings over 45 years of experience in the horticultural and landscaping industry and is widely considered one of the most influential figures in garden design.
He trained at RHS Wisley and is a fellow of the Landscape Institute. Mark has contributed to 187 RHS show gardens, 108 of them at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, earning five gold medals as a designer making him the most decorated garden creator within the RHS.
Mark is passionate about giving people opportunities to excel.
Giancarlo and Katie Caldesi
Giancarlo Caldesi, restaurateur met Katie, an artist, in 1997. He loved her painting and she loved his pasta!
Together, they launched two restaurants, a cookery school, authored 18 cookbooks and welcomed two children. Their BBC2 series, Return to Tuscany, about their cookery holidays and adventures, was aired in 2006. Giancarlo received the prestigious Cavaliere del Lavoro award in 2010 from the Italian government for his significant contributions to representing Italy internationally.
The couple has also published six books promoting a low-carb lifestyle to combat type 2 diabetes.
Matthew Pottage
Matthew Pottage has a lifelong passion for gardening. He began at RHS Garden Wisley as a student, quickly advancing and within 12 years he was appointed Curator of RHS Wisley, making history as the youngest in the role.
He is now Head of Horticulture & Landscape Strategy for The Royal Parks. Matthew is also a panellist on BBC Radio 4’s Gardeners’ Question Time. He serves on the board of Trustees for the Fulham Palace and the horticultural committee for the Chelsea Physic Garden.
Matt is an avid plant collector and this passion is shown in his book ‘How to Garden When You Rent’
Yan Skates
Yan Skates is an acclaimed floral artist and an RHS Chelsea Gold Medal Winner.
Renowned for his innovative approach, Yan transforms flowers into a vibrant artistic expression, using them as a meaningful language that celebrates every event and captivates every guest.
His creations blend traditional floristry techniques with unexpected and contemporary ideas, resulting in stunning arrangements that leave a lasting impression.
Yan champions all things floral for everyone.
Christopher Bavin
Christopher Bavin began his career in the fresh cut flower industry before transitioning to fresh produce. He is now a television presenter and fresh produce importer, recognised for co-hosting popular shows such as Aldi’s Next Big Thing, Britain’s Best Home Cook, Eat Well for Less?, Britain in Bloom, Food: Truth or Scare, and Tomorrow’s Food, along with various consumer affairs programs on BBC One. With a solid foundation in the fresh produce sector, he specialises in importing and selling to wholesale markets throughout the UK. Chris is also the author of two cookbooks, Good Food Sorted and Fakeaway.
Rosy Hardy
Rosy Hardy operates Hardy’s Cottage Garden Plants, an independent nursery in Hampshire, with her husband Rob. They focus on herbaceous perennials cultivated in peat-free compost, offering over 1,200 plant varieties, including many rare and unique species not typically found in standard garden centers. Established in 1988, their renowned nursery has achieved an impressive 34 Gold Medals at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, as well as two Tudor Roses at the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. In 2020, Rosy was honored as an Honorary Vice President of the RHS for her significant contributions and commitment to horticulture.
Angellica Bell
Angellica Bell is a prominent British television and radio presenter known for her work across various factual and entertainment shows. She gained significant recognition during her time presenting on Children’s BBC from 2000 to 2007. Angellica has also co-hosted popular programs such as The One Show and The Martin Lewis Money Show. Her recent projects include presenting Shop Smart, Save Money on Channel 5, yearly coverage of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show on BBC1, Sunday Morning Live and A Very Country Christmas. In 2017, she triumphed in Celebrity MasterChef and released her first children’s cookbook, Fantastic Eats and How to Cook Them! (Quadrille).
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