Mark Lane used to be 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 further ideas are just waiting to be published.
Mark’s first book is ‘Royal Gardens of the World’, published September 2020 in English, German and Italian by Kyle Books Ltd. The book looks at 21 inspirational royal gardens which 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 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 will be published in 2026 by Quarto.
Mark is also a prolific writer for many magazines, trade journals and newspapers, including: