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. I have two versions of this: select the one that is right for your organization or email me 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.
Unique, inspirational KEYNOTE ADDRESSES are also available and can be tailored to any audience.
2026 Events
Arlington Garden Club, WA
January 12th (12.45-1.45pm)
Small Garden : Big Impact
PowerPoint and book signing
Cascade Gardener Webinar Series
January 20th (7pm-8pm Pacific time)
Global Design for Modest Spaces
Virtual presentation. Tickets
Cascade Gardener Webinar Series
January 27th (7-8pm Pacific Time)
International Ideas for YOUR Garden
Virtual presentation. Tickets
Woodinville Garden Club, WA
February 4th (6.30pm-7.15pm)
Creative Alternatives to the Classic Lawn
Powerpoint and book signing
Northwest Flower & Garden Festival, WA
February 21st (1.15pm-2.15pm)
Creative Alternatives to the Classic Lawn
PowerPoint & book signing
Squak Mt. Nursery, WA
March 21st (10.30-11.30am)
Designing with Deer-Resistant Plants
Show and Tell/demonstration followed by book signing.
My Garden Nursery, WA
March 28th (11am-noon)
Deer-Resistant Design
PowerPoint and book signing
Garden Design
Thursday April 9th 3pm-4pm (Pacific Time)
Designing Abundant Containers
Webinar. Register opening soon
Adventures in Yorkshire & The Lake District (Tour)
June 1-13th
Cascade Gardener Webinar Series
Tuesday June 16th (7-8pm Pacific Time)
Tropical Pots for a Temperate Climate
Virtual presentation. Tickets available soon
Port Ludlow Garden Club, WA
September 9th (11am-noon)
Celebrating Fall
PowerPoint and book signing
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
Adventures Down Under: Australia & Tasmania (Tour)
October 20th-November 6th
2027 Events
Woodinville Garden Grouplets, WA
Sunday March 14th (4pm-5pm)
Budget-Friendly Gardening
PowerPoint and book signing