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!
2022 Events
Acton Garden Club, MA
February 1st (11am-noon EST, 8am-9am PST)
Foliage and Focal Points
Virtual presentation
Morven Museum & Garden, Princeton, NJ
February 1st (6.30-7.30pm EST, 3.30-4.30pm PST)
Deer-Resistant Design
Virtual presentation Tickets.
Northwest Flower & Garden Festival, Seattle, WA
Thursday February 10th (9.30am-10.30am)
Beyond the Basics: Design an Enchanting Garden
PowerPoint & book signing Tickets Handout
Northwest Flower & Garden Festival, Seattle, WA
Friday February 11th (11.30am-12.30pm)
Container Wars
Fun hands-on design competition – come and cheer me on! Tickets.
Northwest Flower & Garden Festival, Seattle, WA
Friday February 11th (3.30pm- 4.30pm)
Design Dilemmas & Savvy Solutions
PowerPoint & book signing Tickets Handout
Northwest Flower & Garden Festival, Seattle, WA
Sunday February 13th (11.00am-noon)
Beyond the Basics: Designing an Enchanting Garden
PowerPoint & book signing Tickets Handout
Whidbey Gardening Workshop, WA
Sunday March 6th (3pm-4pm)
The Squish Factor – designing abundant containers
Virtual presentation Tickets
Mill Creek Garden Club, WA
Tuesday March 8th (11.30am-12.30pm)
Design Dilemmas & Savvy Solutions
PowerPoint and Book signing
Ouzaukee Master Gardeners, WI
Thursday March 24th (7-8pm CST, 5pm-6pm PST)
Deer-Resistant Drama
Virtual presentation
Garden Tour, England
June 5th-17th
Secret Gardens, Iconic Estates and Medieval Tales of Yorkshire and Derbyshire
Join us for a unique small-group tour of "our England". Registration is now closed.
Garden Tour, Delaware & Brandywine Valleys
September 18th-25th
Gardens of the Brandywine & Delaware Valleys: The Best of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.
Join us! Registration is now closed
WSU Master Gardener Advance Education Conference, Olympia WA
September 30th (10.45am-noon)
Water-Savvy Garden Design: balance beauty, efficiency, and good stewardship.
PowerPoint and Book signing
2023 EVENTS
Skyline Garden Club, Anacortes, WA
Monday January 16th (1.30-2.30pm)
Deer-Resistant Drama
PowerPoint & book signing
Perennial Gardeners of the South Shore, MA
Monday February 6th (7-8pm EST/ 4-5pm PST)
Deer-Resistant Drama
Virtual presentation
Northwest Flower & Garden Festival. Seattle, WA
Saturday February 18th (11.30am-12.30pm)
Container Wars
Fun hands-on design competition – come and cheer me on!
Northwest Flower & Garden Festival. Seattle, WA
Saturday February 18th (4pm-5pm)
Water-Savvy Design: balance beauty, efficiency and good stewardship
PowerPoint and book signing
The Chelsea Flower Show & Great Gardens of England
May 16th-25th.
I am thrilled to have been invited as the Garden Host for this outstanding tour arranged by Earthbound Expeditions. Itinerary and registration information here.
Hampton Court Garden Festival & Garden Tour, England
July 3rd-15th
Join us for our personal, small group tour "England in full bloom: featuring castles, cottages and hidden jewels". Registration opens fall 2022