James Wong

Botanist

Birthday May 26, 1981

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace London, England

Age 42 years old

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About

Ethnobotanist and garden designer who is most recognized for his presenting roles on a variety of television programs including the award-winning series Grow Your Own Drugs and Countryfile. He is also known for his work as a panelist on the Radio 4 series Gardeners' Question Time. 

Before Fame

He studied on scholarship at the University of Bath. He then trained at the Royal Botanic Gardens at the University of Kent where he earned his Masters of Science degree in ethnobotany. When he turned 27, he began appearing on television as a presenter for a variety of gardening programs.

Trivia

He is known for founding his own gardening studio called Amphibian Designs which won several awards including gold at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in both 2010 and 2011. 

Family Life

He was born in London but was raised in both Singapore and Malaysia. 

Associated With

Other hosts of the gardening series Countryfile include Adam Henson and Matt Baker