Popular gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh made a surprising announcement during his appearance on Thursday’s episode of This Morning. The esteemed TV personality revealed his latest career move, sharing that he has launched a new digital venture, “Gardening with Alan Titchmarsh,” on YouTube.
The beloved host, known for his show Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh, expressed his excitement about the expansion of his horticultural endeavors. In addition to the YouTube channel, Alan has also introduced new social media profiles on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok to reach a wider audience.
During the interview with hosts Dermot O’Leary and Sian Welby, Alan humorously acknowledged his foray into “influencer” territory and emphasized the accessibility and convenience of sharing gardening knowledge through digital platforms. He highlighted the early success of his YouTube channel, which garnered 16,000 subscribers within a short period.
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The engaging content on “Gardening with Alan Titchmarsh” includes instructional videos on various gardening activities, catering to both novice and experienced gardeners. Alan expressed his commitment to demystifying gardening and making it accessible to all, evident in the overwhelmingly positive response to his content, such as a video on planting summer flowering bulbs in pots, which quickly amassed 70,000 views.
Amid the lively discussion, Alan playfully shared that he had not yet informed his grandchildren about his digital venture, eagerly anticipating their surprise upon discovering his online presence.
The launch of Alan’s YouTube channel signifies a new chapter in his illustrious career, aiming to preserve and share his extensive horticultural knowledge while inspiring a global audience.
This Morning’s hosts praised Alan’s innovative approach, with Sian humorously dubbing him a “cool grandpa,” capturing the charm and relatability that endears him to audiences of all ages.
The weekly episodes of “Gardening with Alan Titchmarsh” promise to deliver a wealth of gardening tips, tutorials, and masterclasses, all presented by the gardening icon himself. Alan expressed his delight at the prospect of utilizing YouTube as a platform to pass on decades of gardening expertise to an international audience.
Alan Titchmarsh’s digital foray reflects his adaptability and passion for sharing his lifelong love of gardening, establishing him as a revered figure in the digital landscape and further solidifying his status as a veteran in the world of horticulture.
This Morning airs on ITV1 at 10 am on weekdays.