Andrew Fisher Tomlin Named One of Hort Week’s People of the Year
We are delighted to share that Andrew Fisher Tomlin, Director of the London College of Garden Design in London and Australia, has been named one of Hort Week’s People of the Year for his contribution to the profession as author of the international bestseller The Modern Professional Planting Designer.
Andrew is recognised around the world as a leader in garden design education and contemporary landscape design. His influence extends across teaching, practice, authorship and advocacy, and this award highlights the remarkable impact he continues to have on the global design community.
A Leader in Garden and Landscape Design
A Chartered Horticulturist and Fellow of both the Chartered Institute of Horticulture and the Society of Garden Designers, Andrew has spent more than thirty years shaping award winning gardens throughout the UK, Australia, the United States and New Zealand.
As co founder of Fisher Tomlin and Bowyer, he has led one of the most respected planting design and landscape design practices in the industry. His work is known for its emphasis on sustainability, environmental responsibility and meaningful connection to place.
“Andrew’s work continues to influence how the next generation of designers think about planting, place and the role of gardens in shaping people’s lives.”
A Global Voice in Garden Design Education
Alongside his practice, Andrew is one of the most influential educators in the field of garden design and planting design.
He has lectured at institutions including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the Smithsonian in Washington DC, guiding thousands of aspiring designers.
His leadership at LCGD has shaped a new generation of Garden Design Diploma students, both in London and Australia. His teaching is grounded in real world experience, contemporary planting design and commercial landscape design training.
Andrew also serves as Patron of Veterans’ Growth, a charity that supports veterans facing mental health challenges through horticulture.
A Bestselling Contribution to the Profession
Andrew’s recent book with Rizzoli New York, The Modern Professional Planting Designer, has quickly become essential reading for both emerging and established landscape designers. The book offers a contemporary and intelligent perspective on planting design and has cemented his place as a leading voice in the profession.
Celebrating an Outstanding Achievement
At LCGD Australia, we are proud to see Andrew’s contribution recognised in this way. His leadership, generosity and vision continue to enrich our learning community and elevate the standard of garden design education for students undertaking the Garden Design Diploma.
Congratulations Andrew. Your dedication inspires our students, our faculty and the wider landscape design profession.
