speakers & lecturers
If you're a member of a garden club, horticultural society or similar organisation looking for a speaker to give a talk to your members, staff and others, then look no further than the Garden Media Guild members who are speakers and lecturers.
Members of the Garden Media Guild are either well-known writers, authors, photographers, bloggers, social media influencers, or radio or TV presenters. Our directory provides a list of the most popular talks they give – although they may have more – their contact details and fees.
Please note
This is a service for clubs and societies, provided by the Guild. The Garden Media Guild is not responsible for the speakers in any way and we cannot enter into any conversations with the clubs, societies and speakers concerning bookings, or any other matter, or any dispute that may arise from any subsequent bookings.
How to use
You can either see the full list of our members who give talks – simply scroll down the page – or you can search for a speaker.
If you know the name of the speaker you are interested in, type their name in the search box below.
If you're looking for a speaker within a certain distance of your club or society, type your postcode in the box plus the maximum number of miles you're willing for them to travel to you. You can also use the Speaker’s Home Town/City search box.
If you're looking for a specific topic, type this in the Talk Topic box. A list of all the speakers who talk on this subject will be returned.
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Virtual Talks Available
Neville Stein
A dynamic horticulturist with 45 years of captivating audiences. My talks are renowned for being as engaging and entertaining as they are informative, blending expert knowledge with humor. I offer a wide range of tailored topics to inspire and delight any gardening group.
Based in: Felixstowe, Suffolk, UK
Distance willing to travel: UK Wide
Virtual talks available: Yes
Fees: By negotiation
Talks:
The History of Garden Centres: From Propagators to Propaganda - How Post-War Britain Shaped Our Garden Centres
The History of Garden Centres: The 100-Year Makeover - The Evolution of the British Garden Centre
The History of Commerical Nurseries: More Than a Grower - The Dynasties and Discoveries of the Nursery Trade
Sustainable Gardening: No-Dig, Less Work, More Growth - The Modern Guide to Sustainable Gardening
The History of Vegetables: From Andes to Allotment - The Global History of Your Favourite Vegetables
Strange Vegetables: Gardening's Greatest Oddities - A Tour of Truly Strange Veg
The History of Commerical Nurseries: From Family Plots to National Suppliers - The Growth of Wholesale Nurseries
Sustainable Gardening: From Pollinators to Precipitation- How to Build a Self-Sustaining Ecosystem
Sustainable Gardening: The Resilient Garden - Sustainable Practices for a Changing Climate
The Potting Shed Pop Quiz
Think you know your perennials from your petals? Put your green fingers to the test with The Potting Shed Pop Quiz—an interactive garden trivia challenge. Packed with fascinating facts, curious horticultural history, and a few delightful stumpers, this session proves that learning about plants is far from boring. Perfect for garden clubs, shows, and corporate events, it’s the only time you’re encouraged to cheat... by using your gardening knowledge!
Contact
Virtual Talks Available
David Stevens
Have given talks all over the world on a wide range of garden and landscape related topics, these with over 50 years experience and supported with PowerPoint
Based in: Rugeley
Distance willing to travel: Any
Virtual talks available: Yes
Fees: To be agreed
Talks:
How Gardens have Changed,
Right Plant Right Place,
A Lifetime in Landscape,
Small gardens and Backyards,
Building a Show Garden at Chelsea and Shows Worldwide,
Creating My Own Gardens.
Contact
Virtual Talks Available
Nancy Stewart
Based in: Northamptonshire, UK
Distance willing to travel:
Virtual talks available: Yes
Fees:
Talks:
Contact
Virtual Talks Available
Kim Stoddart
Leading expert climate change resilient gardening. Editor Amateur Gardening magazine. More than a decade's experience running courses and talks including RHS events, Gardeners' World Live and National Botanic Gardens of Wales. Author of books, engaging sparky feel-good speaker with on the ground solutions for more resilient gardening
Based in: Ceredigion, Wales, UK
Distance willing to travel:
Virtual talks available: Yes
Fees:
Talks:
Climate change gardening
Natural pest control
Organic gardening
Gardening and wellbeing
Future proofing your plot
The resilient vegetable garden
Growing edibles all year round
Food growing on a budget
Contact
GEOFF STONEBANKS
Slick, professional speaker with all the necessary equipment and well over 100 talks to date, recent feedback "Great to see you Geoff and what an informative and professional talk; great slides.
Based in: Seaford
Distance willing to travel: up to 70 miles
Virtual talks available: No
Fees: £135 plus expenses
Talks:
Gardening by the Sea
Succulent Obsession
From City Courtyard to Seaside Sanctuary, A Tale of 2 gardens
Contact
Virtual Talks Available
Lucy Summers
My talks are lively and engaging covering nature, gardening and naturally, plants. A passionate advocate of the wonders and healing power of nature, I welcome enquiries from all kinds of clubs and organisations.
Based in: Ipswich
Distance willing to travel: 20 miles
Virtual talks available: Yes
Fees: Please request
Talks:
The Power of Plants: How nature shapes our world
History of the Chelsea Flower Show
How to get published in non-fiction
And more...
Contact
Anne Swithinbank
I gave my first talk while working as foreman propagator for Epsom and Ewell parks in 1980. Since then, I've shared the love of gardening on land and at sea, in small village halls and on huge stages.
Based in: Colyton, Devon, UK
Distance willing to travel: Negotiable
Virtual talks available: No
Fees: On application
Talks:
My Devon Garden
Lessons from a lifetime of gardening
Under cover (indoor gardening)
Gardening in spring/summer/autumn/ winter (seasonal talks on what to do and must-have plants)
The fragrant garden
Replant, propagate, plant and prune
I'll tailor specific talks, such as 'Botanising the footpaths of Torquay' and 'Foraging from the garden'
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