James Wong

James first came to public attention through the hugely successful BBC series Grow Your Own Drugs, which helped establish him as a trusted and accessible science communicator. Since then, he has presented and appeared on a wide range of science, food, gardening and nature programmes for the BBC, Netflix and Channel News Asia, while also becoming a familiar voice on BBC Radio 4’s Gardeners’ Question Time.

An accomplished horticulturist and garden designer, James became the youngest-ever RHS medal winner at the Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival and has since gone on to win multiple RHS medals, including two Gold Medals at the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

As an author, James has written six bestselling books covering gardening, food, plants and sustainability. His title Homegrown Revolution became the fastest-selling gardening book in UK publishing history, cementing his reputation as one of the industry’s most influential and innovative thinkers. He has also written for a number of leading publications, including The Observer, and currently contributes a monthly column to New Scientist.

Alongside his broadcasting and writing work, James serves as an Ambassador for Kew Gardens and works with leading natural skincare brand Liz Earle as its resident ethnobotanist, travelling the world in search of pioneering botanical ingredients and traditional plant knowledge.

A passionate advocate for biodiversity, sustainability and innovation, James brings together science, storytelling and practical insight to inspire audiences. His talks explore topics including the future of food, sustainability, innovation inspired by nature, biodiversity, consumer trends, climate resilience and the remarkable ways plants can help shape a better future.

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