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 during the year as my travel schedule allows.
How to Book a Seminar or Workshop
Please feel free to contact me(opens in new tab) 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 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. I have two versions of this: select the one that is right for your organization or email me (opens in new tab)to discuss options if you're not sure.
Please note that in accordance with new requirements, from October 1st 2025 all live presentations in Washington State will have local sales tax being added to my speakers fee.
- For garden clubs, retail nurseries and master gardener groups.(opens in new tab)
- For green industry professionals(opens in new tab)
Unique, inspirational KEYNOTE ADDRESSES are also available and can be tailored to any audience.
2026 Events
Perennials Conference, Swarthmore College, PA
Friday October 16th (9:15am – 10:15am Eastern)
OPENING KEYNOTE: 8 Key Steps to Deer-Resistant Design
Powerpoint. Conference details (opens in new tab)
Adventures Down Under: Australia & Tasmania (Tour)
October 20th-November 6th
Itinerary & Registration(opens in new tab)
2027 Events
Great Lakes Trade Expo, MI
January 19th (3:30-4;30pm)
Designing a Deer-Resistant Garden
PowerPoint
Great Lakes Trade Expo, MI
January 20th (1:45-2:45pm)
The Business of Container Gardening
PowerPoint
Great Lakes Trade Expo, MI
January 20th (3pm-4pm)
The Art of Hardscape Design
Powerpoint
Great Lakes Trade Expo, MI
January 21st (10.30am-11.30am)
World Series of Container Gardening (acting as MC)
Fun, friendly competition
Utah Green Industry Conference, UT
January 27th (8.30am-9.20am)
The Business of Container Gardening
Powerpoint
Snohomish Garden Club, WA
February 8th (7.30pm-8.30pm)
The Squish Factor: designing abundant containers
Powerpoint and book signing
Cascade Water Alliance, WA
February 9th (7-8pm)
Armchair Travel – lessons from down under part 1
Webinar
Northwest Flower & Garden Festival, WA
February 20th (11am-noon)
Container Showdown!
Entertaining and educational container planting demo – and competition.
Northwest Flower & Garden Festival, WA
February 20th (3pm-4pm)
Budget Friendly Gardening
PowerPoint followed by book signing
iLandscape Show, IL
February 24th – 26th (times TBD)
The Business of Container Gardening
Deer-Resistant Garden Design
Powerpoint
Woodinville Garden Grouplets, WA
Sunday March 14th (4pm-5pm)
Budget-Friendly Gardening
PowerPoint and book signing
Cascade Water Alliance, WA
March 23rd (7-8pm)
Armchair Travel– lessons from Down Under part 2
Adventures in Scotland
May 21st – June 1st
Garden Walk Buffalo
July 21st – 26th
Knowledge College at the Landscape Show, FL
August 19th (9am -10am)
The Art of Hardscape Design
Powerpoint