Biography
David Domoney is a Chartered Horticulturist, multi-award-winning British TV gardener, and bestselling author. Known for his dynamic presenting style and deep plant knowledge. David is best recognised as the co-presenter of ITV’s Love Your Garden and a regular expert on This Morning. Through TV, books, and print media, he reaches millions of UK households with expert gardening advice and inspiration.
Books and Publications
David is the author of two bestselling books that explore the fascinating connection between plants and people:
- Plants with Superpowers
Published by Francis Lincoln / Quarto
A deep dive into how plants adapt, interact, and thrive in human environments. - My Houseplant Changed My Life
Published by Dorling Kindersley / Penguin Random House
A celebration of indoor gardening and its benefits to physical and mental well-being.
David also writes a weekly gardening column for two national newspapers. The Daily Express and The Daily Mirror, engage over one million readers weekly with practical gardening tips and insights.
Awards and Recognition
- Winner of 34 Royal Horticultural Society Medals, including:
- RHS Gold
- Best Science Exhibit at RHS Chelsea Flower Show (2021)
(for an exhibit on the benefits of plants on human well-being)
- 2018 Excellence in Horticulture Award, awarded by HRH Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh
- Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture
- Fellow of:
- Former Governor of the London Colleges of Horticulture
Media Presence
- TV Presenter on:
- Love Your Garden (ITV)
- This Morning (ITV)
- GardenER (Channel 5)
- Alan Titchmarsh’s Gardening Club (contributor)
- Love Your Weekend (contributor)
- James Martin’s Saturday Morning (ITV)
- Various BBC and RHS event coverage
- YouTube Channel: @DavidDomoney
- Features: Step-by-Step Gardening, plant profiles, garden how-tos, and expert advice.
- Public Speaker: Regular keynote speaker at UK gardening shows, RHS events, and sustainability forums.
Specialist Areas of Knowledge
- Horticulture
- Ornamental plants
- Plant psychology & behaviour
- Human-plant interaction
- Gardening for mental and physical health
- Sustainable gardening techniques
- Family-friendly garden design and DIY
