Helen Cross

Helen Cross is a Gardner, Presenter, Author, Horticultural Educator and the new Family Garden Expert on Alan Titchmarsh's Gardening Club Season 2 2025.

Helen grew up on a farm on the Scottish coast before moving to the city aged 17 to go to University.

Helen has a successful career in Media Relations and PR and more recently has written a book and become a Horticultural Educator working with Schools and Community Groups.

Helen role includes educating them on the benefits gardening has on our Mental and Physical health as well as the planet.

Helen Cross first TV appearance was in 2022 when Helen and her children featured on Beechgrove 2022 where she spoke about gardening with the children and how she upcycles in her garden.

Helen has her own Podcast Grow, Cook, Inspire as well as having her first book published in 2023, Grow Cook Inspire: Growing and cooking for a healthier mind and planet.

In 2025 Helen Cross became the new Family Garden Expert on Alan Titchmarsh his Gardening Programme Alan Titchmarsh's Gardening Club Season 2 2025 which was first aired on Monday 10 March 2025 at 2 pm.

As well as Alan and Helen it also has Horticulturist Camilla Bassett-Smith, Organic Gardener Anna Greenland, small space Gardener Jason Williams, Community Gardener Errol Reuben Fernandes, House Plant Expert Claire Lowrie. Urban Gardener Martha Swales Eco Gardener Poppy Okotcha DIY Gardener Henry Agg and Huw Richards Permaculturist Garden Designer Lucy Willcox and Country Gardener Katy Watson

Helen first appears in Episode 14 when she introduces us to her family garden and gave tips on how to get Children involved in gardening.

Helen is a RHS School Gardening Champion, she gives talks and presentations at Gardening events/shows including RHS Chelsea Flower show and Gardening World Live and is a member of Scotland's Garden Scheme opening her own garden to the public.

Helen is also a strong advocate for the benefits of gardening on your Mental and physical health and growing your own produce and cooking with it.

Helen is based in Glasgow and has 3 sons