Autographed Percy Thrower Gardening Calendar 1980 Vintage Signed Horticultural Collectable

This original Percy Thrower’s Gardening Calendar for 1980 is a charming and increasingly scarce piece of British horticultural history. The cover features a classic portrait of Percy in a rose garden, complete with his trademark pipe — and this example is personally autographed, signed “Best Wishes Percy Thrower” across the photograph.

Signed Percy Thrower items are sought after by collectors, and autographed calendars are especially rare, as most were used and discarded. This spiral‑bound edition includes a full year of gardening notes, seasonal imagery and practical inspiration from one of Britain’s most beloved gardening broadcasters.

A wonderful display piece and a delightful collectable for fans of Gardeners’ World, vintage horticultural memorabilia, or anyone who appreciates Percy Thrower’s lasting influence on British gardening.

Percy Thrower — Britain’s First Gardening Superstar

Percy Thrower became a household name through his long‑running BBC gardening programmes, books and public appearances. By 1980, he was firmly established as the face of British gardening, known for his practical advice, warm personality and deep horticultural knowledge.

Calendars like this were produced in limited numbers and often used heavily, making signed examples particularly desirable. The autograph adds a personal connection to a figure who shaped gardening culture for decades and inspired generations of amateur gardeners.

This 1980 edition captures Percy at the height of his popularity — a nostalgic reminder of a golden era of British gardening broadcasting.