Rachel de Thame talks to Northern Soul about her passion for plants
Rachel de Thame, known to millions as a gardening expert, talks to Northern Soul at Manchester's Dig the City urban gardening festival.
www.northernsoul.me.ukHere are the latest publicly reported notes about Rachel de Thame:
- A May 2026 article from MirrorReferences notes Rachel de Thame continuing to be active with BBC coverage of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, highlighting her ongoing role with the BBC team for the event.[3]
- Previous reporting confirms she disclosed a breast cancer diagnosis in 2018 and discussed treatment and recovery publicly, with early detection helping her return to her gardening and media activities.[4][3]
- Her broader public profile includes prior work as a model and actress before focusing on horticulture, and she remains a prominent figure in British gardening media.[2][3][4]
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Citations:
- Mirror article on May 18, 2026 confirming her Chelsea Flower Show coverage by the BBC.[3]
- Background on her 2018 breast cancer diagnosis and public discussion of treatment.[4][3]
- Earlier career details including modeling and acting before horticulture focus.[2][4]