Home Guild Members Matthew Baber Specialities Lecturer Social Media Influencer Writer: Trade & Professional Matthew Baber Full Member Biography Matthew began as a society florist's apprentice, trained with directors of prestige brands and suppliers to royal households, and entertained elite clients and guests as a highly sought caterer and Creative Director. Over 30 years, he's pursued cooking and floristry increasingly as expressions of heartfelt hospitality at home and found his ultimate source of the best ingredients and inspiration in gardening. From his native Horse and Bourbon Country in Kentucky, USA, today he publishes essays on Substack, how-to films on YouTube, and teaches a diverse global audience, illustrating lessons with insightful perspective, no-nonsense practicality, unforgettable stories from his one-of-a-kind life, and 35 varieties of roses, grown in his own gardens. Additional Interests Matthew is an accomplished designer with deep interest in gardens' hospitable functions, past and present--particularly, ways a garden's culinary and ornamental produce serve their house and community. Talks Based in: Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky Distance willing to travel: International Virtual talks available: Yes Fees: Please enquire. Talks: Frequent subjects include Cutting and Conditioning Flowers and Foliage, Foam-Free Vase Arranging, Making Great Hand-Tied Bouquets, and Hydrangeas as Cut Flowers masterclasses, but I'm happy to work with botanic gardens and clubs, flower farms, historic houses, libraries, museums, professional associations, and other groups to develop the perfect bespoke demo, lecture, or workshop to activate and inspire your audience. Contact Details +1-502-536-7103 Contact Member × Send Message * indicates a required field Name* *required Phone Number* *required Email Address* *required Invalid email address Subject* *required Message* *required Please complete the Google reCAPTCHA