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!
2021 EVENTS
Mid-Atlantic Horticultural Short Course, VA
Thursday January 14th (12.00-1.00pm EST)
Designing Abundant Containers
Virtual presentation. Details and registration here
Mid-Atlantic Horticultural Short Course, VA
Thursday January 14th (2pm-3pm EST)
Design Dilemmas & Savvy Solutions
Virtual presentation. Details and registration here
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
Victoria Master Gardener Conference, BC, Canada
Saturday January 30th (10.15-11.15am PST)
The Squish Factor: designing abundant containers
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. Register here or call directly at 703-642-5173
Lopez Island Garden Club, WA
Saturday February 13th (10am-11am)
Deer-Resistant Design
Virtual presentation
Master Gardener Foundation of Spokane County Symposium, Spokane, WA
Wednesday February 24th (7:15pm-8:30pm)
OPENING KEYNOTE: Creating Captivating Gardens
Virtual presentation Register here
Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County, NJ
Thursday February 25th (noon-1pm EST/9am-10am PST)
Deer-Resistant Design
Virtual presentation
Annapolis Horticulture Society, MD
Wednesday March 3rd (7pm-8pm EST)
Deer-Resistant Drama
Virtual presentation
Whidbey Gardening Workshop, WA
Saturday March 6th (3.15pm-4.15pm)
Deer-Resistant Design
Virtual presentation
Master Gardener Foundation of Spokane County Symposium, Spokane, WA
March 17th (7.10pm-8.25pm)
CLOSING SESSION (Design): Deer-Resistant Drama
Virtual presentation
Semper Fi, WA
Friday March 19th (5pm-6pm) AND Tuesday March 23rd (5pm-6pm)
The Squish Factor – designing abundant containers
Virtual presentation
Ecological Landscape Alliance, NH
Wednesday March 31st (12.00-1.00pm EST/9.00-10.00 PST)
Foliage & Focal Points: Ideas for gardens and budgets of all sizes
Virtual presentation
Spring Fever Symposium, Iowa Arboretum, IA
Tuesday April 6th (6pm-7pm CT /4pm-5pm PST))
OPENING KEYNOTE: Foliage & Focal Points
Virtual presentation
Wedgewood Garden Club, Seattle, WA
Tuesday April 13th (7-8pm)
Foliage & Focal Points – ideas for budgets and gardens of all sizes
Virtual Presentation
Semper Fi, WA
Friday April 23rd (5pm-6pm), Tuesday April 27th (4pm-5pm), Friday April 30th (5pm-6pm)
The Squish Factor – designing abundant containers
Virtual presentation
Semper Fi, WA
Wednesday May 5th (4pm-5pm), Tuesday May 18th (4pm-5pm), Tuesday May 25th (5pm-6pm)
The Squish Factor – designing abundant containers
Virtual presentation
Semper Fi, West
Thursday June 24th 6pm-7pm EST (3pm-4pm PST)
The Squish Factor – designing abundant containers
Virtual presentation
Orcas Island Garden Club, Orcas Island, WA
Wednesday September 15th (10am-11am)
Touchstones: a journey of healing and discovery
Virtual presentation
Statewide WSU Master Gardener Advanced Education Conference, Olympia, WA
Friday October 1st (10.45am – 12noon)
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
Trilogy Garden Club, Redmond, WA
Monday October 4th (7pm-8pm)
The Squish Factor – designing abundant containers
PowerPoint & book signing
Book Publishing & Marketing Workshop, hosted by GardenComm
Tuesday October 19th (4.45pm-5.45pm EDT, 1.45pm-2.45pm PDT))
Turn your Book into a Multi-Faceted (& Money Generating) Business.
Virtual presentation
Fall San Diego Home/Garden Show
October 24th (noon-12.50pm)
The Squish Factor – designing abundant containers
Virtual presentation
Flotsam Jetsam Garden Club of Hansville
Wednesday November 10th (10.45-11.45am)
Creating Captivating Gardens
Powerpoint and book signing
Fox Island Sand and Soil Garden Club
Thursday November 11th (10.00-11.00am)
Deer-Resistant Drama
Virtual presentation
2022 Events
Acton Garden Club, MA
February 1st (11am-noon EST, 8am-9am PST)
Foliage and Focal Points
Virtual presentation
Northwest Flower & Garden Festival
Friday February 11th (11.30am-12.30pm)
Container Wars
Fun hands-on design competition – come and cheer me on!
Northwest Flower & Garden Festival
Friday February 11th (3.30pm- 4.30pm)
Design Dilemmas & Savvy Solutions
PowerPoint & book signing
Whidbey Gardening Workshop, WA
March 6th, morning
The Squish Factor – designing abundant containers
Virtual presentation
Mill Creek Garden Club, WA
Tuesday March 8th (11.30am-12.30pm)
Design Dilemmas & Savvy Solutions
PowerPoint and Book signing
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". Full details and registration late 2021
Garden Tour, Delaware & Brandywine Valleys
mid/late September (dates TBA)
Gardens of the Brandywine & Delaware Valleys: The Best of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.
Details and registration spring 2022