Born:
May 25, 1965
in
London
Best Known For:
Presenting gardening programmes.
Early-life:
Joe was born in London on May 25, 1965. His father is actor Clive Swift and his mother is novelist Margaret Drabble. He has a brother, Adam.
Career:
Swift is a garden designer by trade and presents horticultural programmes on the BBC, notably Gardeners' World, Chelsea Flower Show and Tatton Park Flower Show. He has written about gardening in a number of national newspapers.
Quote:
'If you are not used to gardening, don't just go out and start digging without warming up with a little bit of stretching. Know your limits.'
Trivia:
In 2009, Swift published Joe's Allotment.