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 and has remained a bestseller for the most gifted on Amazon. 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. How could our gardens grow? Mark considers the green spaces of the future, amazing advances in gardening technology and the challenges of an increasingly extreme climate. As our world continues to change, the gardeners of the future will face many obstacles and dilemmas: from adjusting our practices to less predictable weather conditions and tighter areas, to finding a happy coexistence with AI as it becomes more prevalent in our digital and physical equipment. The Future of Gardens looks at this evergreen discipline with a bold, vibrant and inquisitive eye. Mark’s own vision for inclusivity, sustainability and forward-thinking design shines throughout this extraordinary addition to the FUTURES Series. 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: