John Colwill is the Plantsman! He has had a long involvement with many facets of the horticultural media, as a producer and presenter of radio and television programmes for the ABC and as a writer for daily newspapers, monthly magazines and journals.

John currently concentrates on promoting environmentally sustainable gardening practices. He is the principal Waterwise consultant to the Water Corporation of WA. In this capacity he develops and delivers award winning training courses for a range of horticultural industries. He has also written and produced a range of literature and developed the award winning Waterwise Plants for WA Gardens database.

John is deeply involved with the Araluen Botanic Park Foundation, a volunteer organisation responsible for the restoration and development of a beautiful heritage garden in Perth’s hills. 

John is also a keen photographer of plants with an extensive library, has travelled extensively and enjoys leading specialised garden tours.