Meet Our Experts

Discover the people who make learning inspiring.

Gardening Experts

Annie Guilfoyle

Experienced garden designer, lecturer & writer, shaping landscapes globally with expertise in design & education.

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Clive Nichols

Renowned flower & garden photographer captures nature's beauty worldwide with passion and expertise.

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Dr Rachel Petheram

Artisan florist, gardener, and teacher at Doddington Hall, championing British-grown flowers.

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Sally Nex

Horticulturist, writer, and gardener in Somerset, growing food, raising livestock, and sharing her expertise.

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Andy McIndoe

Renowned horticulturist with 30+ years' experience, RHS Gold Medalist, prolific writer, lecturer & consultant.

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Piet Oudolf & Noel Kingsbury

Legendary Dutch garden designer, nurseryman and author. Working alongside Dr Kingsbury for his Learning with Expert's courses.

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Dr Noel Kingsbury

Renowned garden designer and author known for naturalistic planting and collaborating with Piet Oudolf.

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Chris Whitelock

Senior RHS Examiner, horticultural consultant, trainer, and former Head of Horticulture.

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Stephen Millam

Horticulture lecturer and plant scientist with 20+ years of experience.

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Ki Tong

PhD candidate at the University of Edinburgh and a chartered landscape architect with 8 years of experience.

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Jimi Blake

Passionate plant collector, garden designer, creator of Hunting Brook Gardens in Ireland.

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Alison Worster

Award-winner garden designer and teacher skilled in urban and country spaces.

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Neill Ludmon

Former garden design teacher at Capel Manor College and freelance planting designer and workshop leader.

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Tom Cole

Experienced educator, horticulturist, BBC broadcaster, and RHS Associate specializing in land-based education.

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Tom Stuart-Smith & Guy Petheram

Renowned landscape architect blending naturalism with modernity; experienced garden designer and educator.

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Dr Audrey Timm

Global horticultural expert shaping green cities, sustainability, and historic garden conservation.

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Jacqueline van der Kloet

Renowned bulb expert and garden designer, collaborator with Piet Oudolf. Passionate about naturalistic designs.

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Dr Toby Musgrave

Passionate garden designer, historian, author, lecturer, and blogger at Garden History Matters.

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Michael King

Senior Botanist at Kew Gardens and designer and author specializing in perennials, ornamental grasses, and tulips.

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Pip Bensley

Pip is an RHS judge, floral designer, and former Hillier Garden Centres buyer with expertise in climbers.

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Michael Marriott

A leading authority on roses, former David Austin head Rosarian, with 35 years' experience designing rose gardens globally.

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David Parfitt

Visual artist specializing in site-specific sculpture and public art, emphasizing social collaboration.

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Philip Chandler

An advocate for natural beekeeping who developed Top Bar Hives and authored The Barefoot Beekeeper.

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Food & Drink Experts

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

Award-winning advocate for ethical food, sustainability, and environmental stewardship, celebrated writer and broadcaster.

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Rosalind Miller

Inspired by New York’s Magnolia Bakery, Rosalind Miller founded her eponymous cake business, now renowned for elegant, design-led cakes and sweet treats.

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Atul Kochhar

Michelin-starred chef who redefined Indian cuisine in the UK, blending traditional flavours with contemporary style.

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Rachel de Thample

With a background in top kitchens, Rachel is an author and expert in fermentation, local food initiatives, and culinary tutoring.

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Michel Roux

Chef de cuisine at Le Gavroche, the first UK restaurant to achieve three Michelin stars.

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Andrew Kojima

MasterChef finalist teaches Japanese cuisine, combining technical skill, passion, and rich heritage.

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Marcus Fergusson

Award-winning cheesemaker from Feltham’s Farm

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Steve Williams

One of the UK's most revered charcuterie makers.

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Ollie Dabbous

Co-founder and executive chef of HIDE and Michelin-starred Dabbous.

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John Wright

Foraging expert and author with decades of experience sharing wild food wisdom and leading nature expeditions.

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Andy Tyrrell

Passionate baker and chef champions farm-to-fork ethos teaches nationwide and shares the joy of cooking.

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Gill Meller

River Cottage chef, advocate for simple, seasonal cooking, award-winning author and columnist.

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Adam Crofts

Organic gardening expert dedicated to seasonal, sustainable produce for River Cottage.

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Tom Morrell

Chef Tutor at River Cottage.

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Gelf Alderson

River Cottage Culinary Director pioneering farm-to-fork ethos, passionate sustainability ambassador.

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Kirk Haworth

Executive Chef of high-end plant-based restaurant Plates in east London that blends food, art, and travel.

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Paul A Young

Leading British chocolatier known for his inventive creations who has won numerous awards and is a celebrated TV personality.

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Naomi Devlin

Nutrition expert and unashamed foodie teaching at the River Cottage Cookery School.

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Miles Irving

Lifelong forager who is a leading expert and figure in the movement.

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Amelia Singer

TV presenter and wine writer who demystifies wine, making it fun and accessible for all.

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Matt Simpson

Craft beer expert with over 20 years of experience, including as a BJCP Certified Judge, Siebel/Doemens Bier Sommelier, and award-winning homebrewer.

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Benoit Blin

Master of Culinary Arts and Chef Patissier at Belmond Le Manoir leads a team of 13 pastry chefs.

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Peter Gray

Head Chef at The Hind’s Head who blends creativity and precision to perfect traditional British dishes with a Heston twist.

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Kerth Gumbs

Michelin-starred chef leads Ormer Mayfair, blending British cuisine with global influences.

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Photography Experts

Stuart Freedman

Renowned photographer & writer acclaimed for global coverage & exhibitions, recognized by numerous awards.

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David Handley

Renowned photographer excels in children's fashion worldwide, blending artistry with commercial success.

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Clive Nichols

Renowned flower & garden photographer captures nature's beauty worldwide with passion and expertise.

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Michael Freeman

The world's top author of photography books.

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Heather Angel

Renowned wildlife photographer, prolific author, and lecturer recognized globally for her nature photography.

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Julia Anna Gospodarou

Internationally acclaimed photographer, architect, and educator. Revolutionizing fine art photography.

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Jim Lowe

Photography expert turned visionary educator transforming conservation storytelling through pioneering courses.

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Health & Wellbeing Experts

Sir Muir Gray

Pioneering UK physician who has revolutionised public health, screening, and healthcare systems globally.

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Tara Schmidt, M.Ed., RDN, LD

Registered dietitian at the Mayo Clinic and lead dietitian for the Mayo Clinic Diet team, specialising in evidence-based nutrition and sustainable weight management.

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Professor Tim Spector

One of the world’s leading voices in nutrition and gut health.

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Stephanie Romiszewski

One of the UK’s leading sleep experts, with almost two decades of experience helping people transform the way they sleep.

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Dr Rangan Chatterjee

One of the UK’s most influential voices in health and wellbeing.

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James Nestor

Award-winning science journalist and author whose work explores the intersection of health, science, and human potential.

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Dr Louise Newson

Dr Louise Newson is a physician, Menopause Specialist and member of the UK Government's Menopause Taskforce.

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Niravta & Keerti Mathur

Breathing teachers and practitioners who have been teaching breathwork for over 20 years.

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Steve Backshall

BAFTA-winning naturalist and explorer who is renowned for BBC's Deadly 60 and global adventure documentaries.

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Val Edge

Fitness teacher shares her passion for movement and community, inspiring others for over 40 years.

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Floristry Experts

Floristry ExpertShane Connolly

London-based floral designer of exquisite, timeless arrangements with over 20 years of experience.

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Floristry ExpertCharlie Ryrie

Journalist-turned-gardener who founded The Real Cut Flower Garden and The British Flower School.

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Floristry ExpertPaula Pryke

World-renowned florist who changed the face of British floristry.

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Gardening ExpertDr Rachel Petheram

Artisan florist, gardener, and teacher at Doddington Hall, championing British-grown flowers.

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Antiques Experts

David Rago

Expert in American ceramics, co-founder of renowned auction house, lecturer, and Antiques Roadshow appraiser.

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Juliette Goggin

Crafting expert, designer, and author known for upcycled creations and designs with recycled and vintage materials.

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Marc Allum

Acclaimed antiques expert and broadcaster who has contributed to 16+ books and is a longtime BBC Antiques Roadshow specialist.

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Erin-Marie Wallace

Renowned arts professional, auctioneer, and appraiser. Expert in fine art and ceramics.

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Art & Design Experts

Tricia Guild

Visionary pioneer of interior design, renowned for vibrant creations since the 1970s, setting trends globally.

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Rosso Emerald Crimson

Award-winning portrait artist known for her vibrant, classical realism and female figures.

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Jewellery Expert

Joanna Hardy

Renowned jewellery specialist, author, lecturer, and curator. BBC Antiques Roadshow regular.

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Common Questions

Answers to the most common questions about learning with us.

Our online classroom is designed to help you learn from experts in a collaborative, social environment alongside a small group of learners.

Each lesson combines expert-led videos with optional assignments, giving you the opportunity to apply what you’ve learned and share your work with others. You can take part in ongoing discussions, ask questions, exchange feedback, and learn from a community of like-minded people from around the world.

By learning together in a small, supportive group, you benefit not only from expert guidance but also from shared ideas, perspectives, and experiences—helping you stay engaged and retain what you learn.

You can start your course at any time within 12 months of purchase. Once you begin, you’ll have lifetime access, so you can revisit lesson videos and notes whenever you like.

Courses are designed to fit around your schedule, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Each lesson video is typically 30–40 minutes, and we recommend around an hour for each assignment.

Both Peer and Expert options give you full access to the course content, including lesson videos, downloadable notes, assignments, and a collaborative online classroom with up to 20 learners. You’ll also have lifetime access to revisit the material at any time.

The Expert option includes everything in Peer, plus personalised assignment feedback, direct messaging with your expert tutor, and a certificate of completion.

With the Expert option, you can interact directly with your tutor throughout the course. You’ll typically have one week per lesson to ask questions and receive feedback on your assignments, with as much interaction as you need during that time.

Your tutor access begins when you enter the classroom and follows the course schedule (for example, a four-lesson course usually runs over four weeks). If you need more time or support, our team is here to help.