Mark Lane was formerly the Publishing Director for the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Managing Editor for the leading Arts publisher Thames & Hudson.
Mark has gone on to become a published garden writer. Mark has a wealth of knowledge, and many more ideas are waiting to be published.
Mark’s first book is ‘Royal Gardens of the World’, published in September 2020 in English, German and Italian by Kyle Books Ltd. The book examines 21 inspirational royal gardens that have had a positive impact on horticulture, gardening, and garden design over the years. From private royal homes to large palatial gardens, as far afield as Bali and Japan. https://www.octopusbooks.co.uk/titles/mark-lane/royal-gardens-of-the-world/9780857838018/
Mark’s second book is ‘The Future of Gardens’, published in May 2025 by Melville House. From plant genetics to growing food in space and on Mars, Mark covers everything in between. https://mhpbooks.com/books/the-future-of-gardens
Mark’s third book is scheduled for publication in 2026 by Quarto.
Mark is also a prolific writer for many magazines, trade journals and newspapers, including: