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Mark Lane was born in 1969 in Hertfordshire but he was brought up in Hove near Brighton.
His grandparents had a large garden and he used to help them in the vegetable patch.
Mark was interested in nature, plants, art and wildlife growing up surrounded by the countryside and the sea.
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Mark graduated with a BA Hons in Art History from University College, London.
He became a Publishing Director at for the Royal Institute of British Architects and the Managing Editor for the leading international Arts publisher Thames & Hudson.
At the age of 30 Mark was diagnosed with Spina Bifida although this is a condition he was born with. He also has Myalgic Encephalopathy more commonly known as ME or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Mark has undergone surgery on his spine, the second time following a car crash he is now a full-time wheelchair user.
He studied Garden Design through an open learning course.
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Mark Lane is described as UK first Wheelchair Garden Designer and BBC Gardening Presenter.
He makes regular appearances on Gardeners' World both as a expert gardener but also giving advice on accessible Gardening for all.
Mark is also a regular face on the QVC Channel.
Mark also regularly presents for the RHS Garden Shows for the BBC and appears on several Radio Programmes.
Mark is a prolific writer for a number of Magazines and papers.
He is an Ambassador, Patron and Trustee for several Charities promoting a positive image for Disabilities and Mental Health.
Mark is a talented photographer and fills his Social Media with his stunning photos.
Mark Lane has a new Gardening book out on 24 September 2020 called Royal Gardens of the World: 21 Celebrated Gardens from the Alhambra to Highgrove and Beyond.
He makes regular appearances on Gardeners' World both as a expert gardener but also giving advice on accessible Gardening for all.
Mark is also a regular face on the QVC Channel.
Mark also regularly presents for the RHS Garden Shows for the BBC and appears on several Radio Programmes.
Mark is a prolific writer for a number of Magazines and papers.
He is an Ambassador, Patron and Trustee for several Charities promoting a positive image for Disabilities and Mental Health.
Mark is a talented photographer and fills his Social Media with his stunning photos.
Mark Lane has a new Gardening book out on 24 September 2020 called Royal Gardens of the World: 21 Celebrated Gardens from the Alhambra to Highgrove and Beyond.
In January 2021 Mark Lane along with artist Sharon Walters created the first of ITV idents.
Every month a new interpretation of the ITV logo is created as a collaboration between 2 different worlds.
Mark lives in Canterbury, Kent with his partner Jasen Cavalli, who is a Computer Programmer. Their garden The Orchard is open under The National Garden Scheme.
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2020
Landscape Designer of the Year
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Mark Lane Television Programmes
2017
Gardeners' World
Mark Lane Books
2020
Royal Gardens of the World: 21 Celebrated Gardens from the Alhambra to Highgrove and Beyond
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