Nick Bailey is one of Britain's most respected horticulturists, with more than 30 years' experience spanning horticulture, garden design, garden management, nursery production, consultancy, writing and broadcasting. Throughout his career he has worked across the UK and internationally, designing and managing gardens in Europe, South Africa and Australia, and has become widely recognised for his exceptional plant knowledge and naturalistic approach to planting design. As former Head Gardener at Chelsea Physic Garden, Nick spent seven years leading the redevelopment of one of the world's oldest botanical gardens, reinterpreting its internationally significant plant collections for a modern audience while overseeing their ongoing management and conservation.

An award-winning garden designer, Nick has exhibited at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, receiving a Silver Gilt medal for his work, and is the author of several bestselling horticultural books, including 365 Days of Colour, recommended reading for students on The English Gardening School's Garden Design Diploma. He is also a regular presenter on BBC Gardeners' World, where his practical, knowledge-led approach has made him one of the UK's most recognisable horticultural figures. At The English Gardening School, Nick draws on decades of professional experience to help students develop a deeper understanding of plants, planting design and the practical realities of creating and managing beautiful, resilient gardens, equipping them with the knowledge and confidence to apply these principles in their own work.