Bhupinder Sohanpal
Probationary Member
Biography
Bhupinder Sohanpal is a horticulturist, garden writer, media figure, and inspirational speaker. Once a successful lawyer, her life changed forever after a sudden stroke, resulting in many challenging years of recovery.
In 2019 she applied for the Community Allotment Programme at RHS Wisley. Training with world-class horticulturists helped Bhupinder find a purpose; "At my lowest, gardening became my greatest friend and helped me focus on the present. It brought me back to life.'
Now an advocate for the healing power of gardening, Bhupinder inspires others to reconnect with nature. She has appeared on the ‘Gardening with the RHS’ and the ‘People, Plants, Wellbeing’ podcasts. She has written for the RHS's ‘The Garden’, ‘English Garden’, ‘Grow Your Own’, and ‘Good Housekeeping’ magazines, and presented a 'Get Set, Grow' 12-part video series for the RHS.
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Bhupinder was a finalist for the Alan Titchmarsh New Talent Award at the Garden Media Guild Awards 2022. King Charles called her story “inspirational.” In 2024, she attended the RHS Chelsea Flower Show as an ambassador for the National Trust’s Octavia Hill Garden, designed by Ann-Marie Powell.
Bhupinder completed her RHS Horticulture Diploma in 2024 with the highest marks in the country, earning an Outstanding Achievement award. She also obtained her RHS Level 1 in Garden Design, with designs focusing on well-being, biodiversity, and sustainability. Soon, Bhupinder plans to pursue her RHS Level 3 in Garden Design.
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