Spring is in full bloom at Protek. It's a time for soaking up the sunshine, hatching plans for a flourishing garden, and getting stuck into a fresh season of outdoor projects.
But this spring is particularly special. Protek is proud — and, if we're honest, a little bit over-excited — to announce that we are the official sponsor and supplier of Gardening with Alan Titchmarsh, the brand-new 2026 series on YouTube.
Protek features for the first time on 10 April 2026, and then throughout the year. The channel recently surpassed 103,000 subscribers, and Alan's digital journey is blooming. As a family-run British company that has spent over 40 years protecting and beautifying timber, we couldn't imagine a better partner than the UK's most beloved gardener — we'd call him a national treasure — to help inspire your next outdoor project.
Why Alan Titchmarsh Chose Protek
Our mission at Protek has always been to create the highest-quality, water-based products that inspire gardeners whilst being as kind to the environment as they are effective. This aligns perfectly with Alan's lifelong commitment to sustainable and joyful gardening.
Alan Titchmarsh shared his excitement for the new series:
"I've been gardening for more than 60 years, and this is the perfect place to pass on that knowledge to an international audience of all ages. I'm thrilled to be working with some of the best in the business — my new channel is full of educational and inspirational content."
Alan has curated a small, select group of high-quality sponsors to support the channel with expert advice and premium products, including Gardena (irrigation), Forest Garden (sustainable wooden structures), and Blue Diamond (plants).
The 2026 series has a new home: a stunning classic English country garden set around an idyllic thatched cottage. Alan will take viewers on a journey of total transformation, with weekly gardening guides and practical tips that educate and inspire — from container planting formulas to hands-on wood care.
A Masterclass in Wood Care
Set against the backdrop of that beautiful thatched cottage, Alan's expert eye will transform the garden — and he'll use Protek to brighten and protect the space. Alan will be selecting his favourites from our range of over 160 colours to transform wood, metal, masonry, and even plastic.
Keep an eye out for these Protek products in action throughout the series:
- Royal Exterior Wood Finish
- Wood Stain & Protect
- Shed & Fence
- Stable Coat
- Wood Preserver ++
- Timber Eco Shield
Small Space Revamp: Patio Transformation
Alan has transformed a forgotten patio from a disused space into a dream garden room using containers finished with Protek Royal Exterior in Warm Clay and filled with colourful planting to complement this versatile and warm neutral colour.
Small gardens and outdoor spaces are a hot topic, and Alan shows how a compact patio can become a multi-functional garden room using clever container planting. The cottage charm remains, but the space gets a thoughtful refresh: improved beds at the back, a reshaped seating area with a functional table and chairs brought to life and protected for the future with Protek Royal Exterior in Evergreen, and a more appealing view around the pond.
Tom and Barbara, the ducks, waddled over to give their seal of approval - so if you've ever wondered how to bring a similar small garden space to life, build a pond or you simply need a revamp - it's all covered in a Gardening with Alan Titchmarsh video in the new series.
On 1st July in a new episode, Alan takes advantage of the long period of hot weather to get stuck into two big projects. Firstly, he finishes the feature bed in the cottage garden. Then it's over to the patio where Alan has been designing a new patio garden with planters painted in Protek Royal Exterior in Warm Clay, filled with plants on either side of a new dining set painted in the classic and uplifting Protek Royal Exterior Evergreen. Finally, Alan plants the annual flowers he started from seed several months ago.
Start your own transformation with the colours selected by Alan.
Join the Community
Subscribe to Gardening with Alan Titchmarsh on YouTube to follow along with his weekly advice. While you're there, look out for the vibrant Protek colours helping to keep outdoor spaces looking their best all year round.
The channel has also launched a dedicated website — gardeningwithalantitchmarsh.com — an online home for all things gardening. Browse the latest episodes, discover the official suppliers Alan has selected, and explore his books and merchandise.
Watch this space — as Gardening with Alan Titchmarsh unfolds over 2026, we'll update this blog with Protek news, details of forthcoming features, and clips from the series.
Start Your Own Transformation
Inspired to tackle your own garden project? Pick an idea from the series, grab the tips you need, and explore our full range of British-made timber coatings. With over 160 colours and free next-day delivery on orders over £35, your garden transformation starts here.
