plants@work Ambassador Ian Drummond Receives RHS Long Service Medal

Thursday, 25 June 2026

plants@work is delighted to congratulate our Ambassador and Membership, Diversity and Inclusion Secretary, Ian Drummond, on being awarded a prestigious Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Long Service Medal in recognition of his 40 years of dedication to the houseplant and interior landscaping industry.

Ian Drummond Awarded "Best in Horticulture" at the 2025 UK Business Awards

Friday, 16 January 2026

Congratulations Ian Drummond, who has been officially recognised for his extraordinary 40-year contribution to horticulture. At the recently announced 2025 UK Business Awards, Ian was honoured with the prestigious "Best in Horticulture" title, specifically cited for his excellence in supporting and advancing the houseplant and interior landscaping sector.

Father’s Day: Expert Plant Picks

Monday, 15 June 2026

Ian Drummond, of I Drummond Botanicals and a plants@work Ambassador, highlights a significant shift in recent years: a surge in men purchasing and collecting houseplants across the UK and globally. Men now represent a rapidly growing demographic of indoor ‘plant parents,’ a trend largely driven by an increasing interest in home design and the pursuit of improved mental health and wellbeing.

A new edition for At Home with Plants by Ian Drummond and Kara O'Reilly

Wednesday, 15 October 2025

First published in 2017, At Home with Plants is an inspirational yet accessible guide on how to transform your home with plants and incorporate them as part of the overall interior design scheme.

The Man Who Taught the City to Love Interior Plants: Ian Drummond on 40 Years of Red Carpets and Living Architecture

Monday, 13 April 2026

From sculpting life-sized Cadillacs out of moss for Sir Elton John to pioneering the "Plantroom" revolution, interior landscaper Ian Drummond has spent four decades proving that plants are not just decor—they are essential infrastructure for the soul.

Tomorrow, plants@work is celebrating International Interior Landscaper Day. To mark the occasion, I sat down with industry stalwart Ian Drummond to chart his journey from a teenage apprentice to a leading voice in biophilic design and workplace diversity.

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