Matthew Biggs

Biggs in 2010

Matthew John Biggs VMH (2 June 1960 – 21 May 2026) was a British radio personality and gardener, best known for his appearances on the long running BBC Radio 4 programme Gardeners' Question Time. He was a professional gardener for over 25 years, after studying at Pershore College of Horticulture and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Life and career

Matthew John Biggs was born in Leicester, England on 2 June 1960.

His first appearance on television was on Channel 4's Garden Club. He directed the long-running Grass Roots programme for ITV. Biggs was a contributor to BBC Gardeners' World magazine and blogged on Matthew Biggs Gardening Diary.[citation needed]

Biggs lived in Flamstead, Hertfordshire, and was a member of the Christadelphian Church.

In May 2026, Biggs was awarded the Victoria Medal of Honour (VMH), the highest honour bestowed by the Royal Horticultural Society.

Biggs died from bowel cancer on 21 May 2026, aged 65. An emotional special episode of GQT, A Tribute to Matthew Biggs has colleagues and admirers celebrating their friend’s achievements.

References

  1. ↑ "The People's Gardener".
  2. 1 2 "Matthew Biggs, Gardeners' Question Time panellist and champion of the healthy effects of gardening". The Telegraph. 26 May 2026. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
  3. ↑ "Why I Believe the Bible – Horticulture". The Christadelphians YouTube channel.
  4. ↑ "Matthew Biggs obituary". The Guardian.
  5. ↑ Hervey, Lia (21 May 2026). "Tributes pour in for Matthew Biggs VMH who has died aged 65". RHS. Archived from the original on 11 June 2026. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
  6. ↑ "Matthew Biggs, Gardeners' Question Time and BBC radio star, dies aged 65". Radio Times. 21 May 2026. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  7. ↑ "A Tribute to Matthew Biggs". bbc.co.uk. 28 June 2026. Retrieved 26 June 2026.