Events
I love to share my passion for gardening with others and offer presentations to garden clubs, nurseries, horticultural societies, trade organizations, and garden shows across the country. I also host a limited number of workshops and events in my own garden during the year as my travel schedule allows.
How to Book a Seminar or Workshop
Please feel free to contact me if you are interested in a presentation, live or via Zoom for your garden club or association.
Concerned at how successful a virtual talk might be? Here's a recent testimonial received in a lovely thank you note:
"Thank you for a top notch presentation….The lecture was engaging, enlightening, and so very enjoyable….Your warm personality and the way you asked questions of the audience and encouraged their participation elevated the experience to so much more than I ever expected we could achieve…." Jess Hart, Director of Education, Meijer Gardens
You are welcome to download my latest speakers one sheet with suggestions for topics.
Unique, inspirational KEYNOTE ADDRESSES are also available and can be tailored to your audience.
2024 EVENTS
Illinois & Wisconsin Landscape Show, IL
January 31st (8am-9.15am)
8 Key Steps to Designing a Deer-Resistant Garden
PowerPoint and book signing
Perennial Gardeners of the South Shore, MA
Monday February 5th (7-8pm EST/ 4-5pm PST)
Water-Savvy Garden Design
Virtual presentation
Trilogy Garden Club, WA
Wednesday February 7th (7-8pm)
Reducing Maintenance (and backache) in the Garden
PowerPoint and book signing
Lakeshore Garden Club, WA
Tuesday February 13th (11am-noon)
Foliage & Focal Points
PowerPoint & book signing
Northwest Flower & Garden Festival, WA
Wednesday February 14th (4.30pm-5.30pm)
Garden Jeopardy with Ciscoe Morris
Fast paced and fun panel game – come and cheer me on!
Whidbey Gardening Workshop, WA
Saturday March 2nd (11.30am-12.30pm)
Deer-Resistant Garden Design
PowerPoint + book signing
KSQM Radio, Port Angeles, Sequim, Port Townsend & Victoria BC
Segments airing March 15th at 1.30pm, 5pm and 9pm-6am
Live interview with host Florence Larsen
Radio link
Soroptimist International of Sequim 24th Gala Garden Show, WA
Saturday March 16th (1-2pm)
Deer-Resistant Drama
Featured speaker: PowerPoint & book signing. Event details
Great Grow Along
Sunday March 17th (4pm ET/1pm PT)
Designing with Deer-Resistant Flowers
Virtual garden festival. Details and registration
Let's Argue About Plants, Fine Gardening Podcast
March 22nd
Deer Resistant Plants
I am the featured expert! Listen here
American Rhododendron Society Convention, Bellingham, WA
Friday May 3rd 7.30pm-8.30pm
Beyond the Bloom
Powerpoint. Registration
Semper Fi & America's Fund HI/AK/Japan
Saturday June 8th 4-5pm PST
The Squish Factor – designing abundant containers
Virtual presentation
Great Gardens of Devon and Cornwall Tour
July 1st-13th
This tour is now full. Itinerary and waiting list application here
Adventures in the Hudson River Valley (Tour)
September 6th-15th
This tour is now full. Itinerary and waiting list application here
Charlotte Garden Club, NC
Monday October 21st (7.10pm-8.10pm)
Deer-Resistant Drama
PowerPoint & book signing
Skyline Garden Club, WA
Monday November 16th (1.30pm-2.30pm)
Ideas for American Gardens from England
PowerPoint and book signing
2025 Events
Northwest Flower & Garden Festival, WA
February 19th (2.45pm-3.45pm)
Designing with Deer-Resistant Flowers
PowerPoint & book signing. Tickets
Spring Celebration: Chelsea, Cotswolds & South Wales (Tour)
May 9th-22nd
Full itinerary and registration: fall 2024
Port Ludlow Garden Club, WA
July 9th (11am-noon)
Deer-Resistant Design
PowerPoint and book signing
Adventures in New Zealand: Gardens, Wildlife & Natural Beauty (Tour)
October 30th-November 17th
Full itinerary and registration: winter 2024