We are proud to have the support of His Majesty, King Charles III as our Patron. His deep passion for gardening, commitment to environmental causes, and steadfast dedication to preserving the UK's rich traditions make him an invaluable advocate for The National Allotment Society.
Adam Frost is a renowned British garden designer, horticulturist, and television presenter, best known for his work on BBC’s Gardeners' World and his award-winning garden designs at the Chelsea Flower Show. His down-to-earth approach has inspired many to connect with nature.
Born in Essex in 1969, Adam's love for gardening began in his childhood, influenced by time spent with his grandparents. After moving to North Devon at 15, he worked in landscaping, gaining valuable hands-on experience.
Adam's career soared when he worked with Geoff Hamilton at Barnsdale, where he honed his design skills and embraced sustainable practices. He has since won seven gold medals at the Chelsea Flower Show and co-founded the Homebase Garden Academy in 2013.
Since 2016, Adam has been a beloved presenter on Gardeners' World , sharing his gardening expertise. He is also the author of Real Gardens , which delves into the creative process behind his award-winning designs.
Adam Frost is thrilled to be an ambassador for the National Allotment Society, a role that allows him to champion the vital work of allotment holders across the UK. As someone who values the connection between people and the land, Adam is passionate about supporting the growth of allotments and promoting the benefits of growing your own food.
As a passionate advocate for horticulture, Adam speaks at events across the UK, encouraging sustainable gardening and inspiring the next generation. Through his work, he continues to make a lasting impact on the gardening world.
Rod Weston is an organic master compost expert, who operates a composting demonstration site with over 30 composting bins, wormeries and cooked food composters at Stokes Wood Allotments in Leicester. He runs our NAS composting Facebook group and is also author of ‘A Gardeners Guide to Composting Techniques’ published by Crowood Press.
Charles is an English horticulturalist and author who has pioneered modern no dig and organic soil management in the UK since 1983.
He is is a long standing supporter of The National Allotment Society and regularly shares his expertise in the simple but powerful no dig method of gardening.
Charles lectures and runs courses on no dig gardening methods, writing for assorted newspapers and the BBC. He is described as the "Guru of No Dig" and has published over ten books on the subject. In 2021 the work was featured at the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show.
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Erin Baker is a chef, cookery teacher and food writer based in Stroud. She offers evening, 3 and 5 day courses, private classes and catering. Erin trained as a chef at the Occidental Arts and Ecology Centre in California and for four years was garden-to-kitchen chef for the centre's workshops and events. She specialises in vegetarian dishes, with a sustainable twist. She takes inspiration from across the globe to create delicious recipes using locally grown seasonal produce.
Erin has published a book called ‘The Veg Table’ full of delicious seasonal recipes - available to purchase via her website: