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.
Reviews
Read reviews from my previous seminars!
2020 Events
Woodinville Garden Club, Woodinville, WA
Wednesday October 7th (6.30-7.30pm)
Deer-Resistant Design – Discover how to create a beautiful fence-free garden that thrives despite the deer and learn how best to both inspire and communicate these strategies and tips to home gardeners. Virtual presentation
2021 EVENTS
Northern Green, MN
Wednesday January 13th (10.40-11.50am and 2-3pm)
8 Key Steps to Designing a Deer-Resistant Garden – PowerPoint
Designing Sensational Containers Every Time – PowerPoint
Mid-Atlantic Horticultural Short Course, VA
Thursday January 14th (12.00-1.00pm EST)
Designing Abundant Containers
Virtual presentation
Mid-Atlantic Horticultural Short Course, VA
Thursday January 14th (2pm-3pm EST)
Design Dilemmas & Savvy Solutions
Virtual presentation
Mukilteo Way Garden Club
Tuesday January 19th (11.30am -12.30pm)
Foliage & Focal Points
Virtual presentation
Snohomish County Master gardening Winter Speaker Series, Mukilteo, WA
Friday January 22nd (9.30am-11.30am)
8 Key Steps to Designing a Fence-Free, Deer-Resistant Garden
Virtual presentation
Green Spring Gardens, Alexandria, VA
Sunday January 31st (1.30-2.30pm EST/10.30-11.30am PST)
8 Key Steps to Designing a Fence-Free, Deer-Resistant Garden
Virtual presentation
Harbor Gardeners, Gig Harbor, WA
Tuesday February 2nd (1-2pm)
Deer-Resistant Drama
PowerPoint and book signing
Master Gardener Foundation of Spokane County Symposium, Spokane, WA
February 24th (7:15pm-8:30pm)
OPENING KEYNOTE: Creating Captivating Gardens
Virtual presentation
Whidbey Gardening Workshop, WA (pending confirmation)
Saturday March 6th (time TBD)
Topic TBD
Flotsam and Jetsam Garden Club of Hansville, WA (pending confirmation)
Wednesday March 10th (10.45-11.45am)
Creating Captivating Gardens – learn how to create a sense of mystery and intrigue in your garden using light, movement, portals and much more. Using examples gleaned from my recent coast to coast travels (and beyond), I will offer a plethora of ideas for injecting a little magic into the landscape.
Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County, NJ
Saturday March 13th (time TBD)
Foliage & Focal Points – ideas for gardens and budgets of all sizes (including a few deer-resistant strategies!)
PowerPoint and book signing. Details and registration
Master Gardener Foundation of Spokane County Symposium, Spokane, WA
March 17th (7.10pm-8.25pm)
CLOSING SESSION (Design): Deer-Resistant Drama
Virtual presentation
Iowa Arboretum, Iowa
Saturday April 10th (10.30-11.30am and 1.15-2.15pm)
Deer-Resistant Drama – creating a fence-free garden that thrives despite the deer
Foliage & Focal Points – ideas for budgets and gardens of all sizes
Seattle Wedgewood Garden Club, Seattle, WA (pending confirmation)
Tuesday April 13th (7-8pm)
Foliage & Focal Points – ideas for budgets and gardens of all sizes
Virtual Presentation
Garden Tour, England
May 30th-June 11th (postponed from 2020)
Secret Gardens, Iconic Estates and Medieval Tales of Yorkshire and Derbyshire
Join us for a unique small-group tour of "our England". Full details and registration SOON!
Garden Tour, Delaware & Brandywine Valleys
mid/late September (dates TBA)
Gardens of the Brandywine & Delaware Valleys: The Best of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Statewide WSU Master Gardener Advanced Education Conference, Olympia, WA
September 29th-October 2nd (exact day and time TBA)
Deer-Resistant Design – Discover how to create a beautiful fence-free garden that thrives despite the deer and learn how best to both inspire and communicate these strategies and tips to home gardeners.
PowerPoint and book signing