Adam Frost, a beloved figure on BBC Gardeners' World for nearly a decade, has offered a rare glimpse into his personal life and his evolving approach to gardening. Known for his expertise and decorated career—including multiple gold medals at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show and his role as an RHS ambassador since 2014—Adam has become a household name for gardening enthusiasts across the UK.
Since joining Gardeners' World in 2016 alongside horticultural luminaries like Monty Don, Adam has shared his passion and knowledge with viewers every week on BBC Two. Yet, despite his long tenure on the show, he recently revealed a personal shift in how he approaches his own garden.
Speaking to Amateur Gardening magazine, the 55-year-old revealed he is embracing a more natural style to promote biodiversity, even though he has not yet convinced his wife. “I’m on the cusp of changing; I haven’t even convinced Mrs Frost yet, but I can see the value of backing off and not keeping everything so tidy,” he said.
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He explained that gardening now means creating habitats rather than maintaining perfectly manicured spaces. “We’re no longer ‘putting gardens to bed’ in the winter, and we’re now gardening the way we want to garden.”
Adam credits gardening pioneer Geoff Hamilton for inspiring this focus on biodiversity long before it gained widespread recognition. The trend toward fostering richer ecosystems in British gardens is growing, as gardeners increasingly understand the importance of supporting a variety of plants, animals, and microorganisms.
Aside from his television work, Adam shared his heartfelt long-term dream: “I think my long-term dream is to get myself an acre somewhere and just look after it with my grandchildren.”
Fans can catch more of Adam Frost’s gardening insights tonight at 8 p.m. on BBC Two’s Gardeners’ World.