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!

 

2023 EVENTS

 

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

 

Bath Chatto Gravel GardenHampton Court Garden Festival & Garden Tour, England

July 3rd-15th

Our tour "England in full bloom: featuring castles, cottages and hidden jewels" is now complete.

 

Adventures in South Africa Garden Tour

October 12th-28th

The adventure of a lifetime! This tour is now FULL but we are accepting names for our waiting list HERE

 

Flotsam Jetsam Garden Club of Hansville, WA

Wednesday November 8th (11am-noon)

Deer-Resistant Drama

PowerPoint & book signing

Edmonds Floretum Garden Club 

Monday December 18th (11am-noon)

Reducing Maintenance (and Backache) in the Garden

PowerPoint/show-and-tell with book signing

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

Lakeshore Garden Club, WA

Tuesday February 13th (11am-noon)

Topic TBD

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 (Time tbd)

Deer-Resistant Garden Design

PowerPoint + book signing

Soroptimist International of Sequim 24th Gala Garden Show, WA

Saturday March 16th (1-2pm)

Deer-Resistant Drama

Featured speaker: PowerPoint & book signing. Event details

spring at Seattle Japanese gardenAmerican Rhododendron Society Convention, Bellingham, WA

Friday May 3rd 7.30pm-8.30pm

Beyond the Bloom

Powerpoint. Registration 

Great Gardens of Devon and Cornwall Tour

July 1st-13th

General registration opens November 18th

 

Gardens of the Hudson River Valley Tour

September (dates TBD)

Full details and registration available early January

 

Charlotte Garden Club, NC (Pending confirmation)

Monday October 21st (7.10pm-8.10pm)

Deer-Resistant Drama

PowerPoint & book signing