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
Skyline Garden Club, Anacortes, WA
Monday January 16th (1.30-2.30pm)
Deer-Resistant Drama
PowerPoint & book signing
Molbak's Garden & Home, Woodinville, WA
Saturday January 28th (10am-11am)
Design Dilemmas & Savvy Solutions: design intervention for plantaholics and rebel gardeners
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
Friday February 17th (11.30am-12.30pm)
Ideas for PNW Gardens from England
PowerPoint & book signing
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
Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County. Princeton, NJ
Saturday March 11th (Time TBD)
Design Dilemmas & Savvy Solutions: design intervention for plantaholics and rebel gardeners
PowerPoint and book signing
Ozaukee Master Gardeners, WI
Thursday March 23rd (7pm CST/5pm PST)
Foliage & Focal points: Ideas for gardens and budgets of all sizes
Virtual presentation
Gold Country Master Gardener Symposium. Helena, MT
Saturday April 1st (1pm-2.15pm local time)
Deer-resistant Design
PowerPoint and book signing
Gold Country Master Gardener Symposium. Helena, MT
Saturday April 1st (9am-10.15am local time)
Foliage & Focal Points
PowerPoint and book signing
Gates Mills Garden Club, Ohio
Tuesday April 11th (10.30am-11.45am EST/7.30am-8.45am PST)
Creating Captivating Gardens
Virtual presentation
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, WA
Wednesday April 12th (7-8.30pm)
Deer-Resistant Drama
Virtual presentation
Cottage Gardens Garden Club, Woodinville, WA
Wednesday April 19th (7-8pm)
Ideas for PNW Gardens from England
PowerPoint & book signing
First Picks, Carnation, WA
May 4th (7-7.30pm)
Plants you NEED: the latest, the best, and the droolworthy
Show and Tell, Gardening Q&A, 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 is now open
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