Geoffrey Denis Smith (23 March 1928 – 27 February 2009)[1] was a professional gardener, broadcaster, writer and lecturer.
Smith trained at the Yorkshire College of Agriculture and Horticulture, which brought him the prize for best all-round student.
He worked as the Superintendent of Harlow Carr gardens in Harrogate from 1954 to 1974 where he was known for growing plants which experts had labelled unfit for the northern climate.
[2][6] In 1972 he was made an Associate of Honour to the Royal Horticultural Society, for services to gardening, and in 1988 he received an honorary master's degree from the Open University.
[2] Geoffrey Smith lived in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales and his hobbies included fell-walking, photography, fly fishing and a passionate interest in all things pertaining to the countryside.