Forest Garden is one of our key suppliers and a company that knows a thing or two about producing high-quality, sustainable wooden gardening products. So, when the opportunity came to become the Official Supplier of Timber Garden Products for a new YouTube channel from Alan Titchmarsh, it was a natural fit.
“I’ve always been a proud supporter of the UK gardening industry,” Alan explains, “and I’m thrilled to be working with some of the best in the business on my new channel.”
Guy Grainger, Chairman of Forest Garden, echoes those sentiments. “It’s a real privilege for Forest to be part of this next chapter in Alan Titchmarsh’s gardening journey,” he says. “His knowledge and warmth resonate with millions and we’re proud to support that with British-made products that reflect our values – sustainable, practical and built to last.”
The UK’s Best-Loved Gardener Comes to YouTube
Gardening with Alan Titchmarsh launched on Friday 4th April 2025 and sees Alan sharing his decades of experience in the garden through weekly videos packed with planting tips, practical demonstrations and advice. Produced by Middlechild Productions, the series is led by Executive Producer Matt Young (whose previous credits include Love Your Garden with Alan on ITV and Garden Rescue on the BBC) and will stream on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.
Alan’s gardening ethos and desire to inspire underpins the whole series, proudly supported by a selection of Forest Garden’s cleverly designed and sustainably produced wooden products.
“From the very first conversations, there was a shared vision – to inspire people to make the most of their outdoor spaces using quality British, sustainable products,” Jenny Davis, Head of Marketing at Forest Garden, shares. “Seeing our Potting Bench take centre stage in every episode is a real source of pride.”
Featured Forest Garden Products
While the Forest Wooden Potting Bench may take a starring role in the new series, there are a selection of other top Forest products that also make an appearance:
- Forest Large Deep Root Wooden Garden Planter: A high-quality planter that allows deep-rooted plants to flourish.
- Forest Harvington 5ft Wooden Garden Bench: An elegant bench that’s the perfect place to relax and enjoy your garden.
- Forest 1m Kitchen Garden Planter: A neat planter that’s ideal for growing herbs and salads right outside your kitchen door.
All of these products will be helping Alan to inspire and educate newcomers and experienced gardeners alike throughout the run of the series.
Episode Guide
Here’s a quick breakdown of the episodes that have been released so far on YouTube:
Episode 1: Channel Introduction
Alan introduces his new channel and explains what viewers can expect over the coming weeks.
Episode 2: Growing Flowers From Seeds
Alan explores what to look for on seed packets, the best conditions for growing and how to turn seeds into healthy seedlings.
Episode 3: Summer Flowering Bulbs
Alan reveals his favourite flowering bulbs and walks viewers through how to plant them in containers.
Episode 4: Planting Early Potatoes
Alan discusses a favourite gardening job and explores how to grow new potatoes in a small space.
Episode 5: A Perfect Spring Planter
Alan walks viewers through how to create a planter filled with beautiful spring colours.
Episode 6: How to Prick Out Seedlings
Alan returns to his Cosmos and Begonia seeds and tackles how to 'prick out' young seedlings from pots into seed trays.
Episode 7: My Top 5 Hardy Perennials
Alan shares his top five hardy perennials, including pulmonaria, fern, English lavender and geranium.
Episode 8: Growing Fruit and Veg from Seed
Alan explains how to choose the right seed packets, prepare the beds, sow the seeds and water them properly.
You can find out more about the Gardening with Alan Titchmarsh series on YouTube and more about Forest Garden products on the Buy Fencing Direct website, including fence panels, sheds and garden buildings.