Andrew Mikolajski

Andrew Mikolajski is a British gardening writer, horticulturalist, and speaker with over 20 years of experience. He is the author of more than 40 gardening books, including his most recent work, Who Ate My Plants (2024), which tackles the ever-present issue of garden pests head-on. A highly respected figure in the world of horticulture, Mikolajski also contributes to gardening magazines and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) website.

Mikolajski launched his career teaching garden design and horticulture at Warwickshire College and the English Gardening School. He later became a renowned lecturer and speaker, delivering demonstrations to gardening clubs and appearing at RHS shows. He was a horticultural adviser for the RHS A–Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants and the RHS Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers.

Mikolajski is a popular figure among gardening enthusiasts, offering practical tips on plant care and garden design. He is a favourite with amateur and professional gardeners alike for his ability to explain complex horticultural concepts in simple terms.

In his own words: "Gardening is both a joy and a challenge." Every season brings new opportunities and new pests. "Any gardener can find success with the right knowledge."

His latest book, Who Ate My Plants, is the definitive guide to combating garden pests throughout the year. The book is divided into seasonal chapters and offers practical strategies for dealing with various pests, from slugs to squirrels.

Andrew Mikolajski lives in Northamptonshire.

Photo credit: www.andrewmikolajski.com
years of life: 1956 present

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Dtphas quoted3 months ago
Garden pests and diseases can be a minefield. Attitudes to their control have transformed over the past few decades and while this isn’t by any means a book on organic gardening, such practices are now mainstream and no longer dismissed as the province of beardy types who look as though they don’t wash very often.

This book takes you through the gardening year
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