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
Caroline Rham
Based in: Highland, Scotland
Distance willing to travel:
Virtual talks available: Yes
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Virtual Talks Available
Anna Ribo
Down to earth talks on plants and planting with lots of practical tricks and techniques. Sketching workshops. Frequent lecturer at horticultural societies and for members of Society of Garden designers and WFGA. Anna is a planting designer, sketching teacher and garden adviser.
Based in: TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT
Distance willing to travel: Please enquire
Virtual talks available: Yes
Fees: Please enquire
Talks:
Talks include:
• Choosing plants in a changing climate- Choosing plants for different conditions to stack the odds in your favour in an unpredictable climate. Gardens often have a variety of conditions, and we will look at how to identify these to make the right plant choices and create new opportunities.
• Demystifying planting design-Lots of tools (not rules) for putting plants together. What is meant by structure, shape and form in the garden? How do we create appealing contrasts, long term interest, what does complementary and harmonious colours mean and much more.
• Making the winter garden shine- Looking at gardens as a source of year round pleasure brings opportunities for planting and enjoyment. We will look at bulbs, scent, winter flowering shrubs, stems and lots of plants that put on a good show in winter.
• Tricks and techniques for rejuvenating a garden- Drawing on my experience as a garden adviser in gardens ranging from small courtyards to country estates, we'll look at ideas and achievable ways of adding new life to gardens.
• Sketching workshops- A variety of workshops on sketching for garden design, to engage with nature and as a tool to assess and improve planting.
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Advolly Richmond
Full list of Advolly' s lectures can be found on her website www.advolly.co.uk
Based in: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK
Distance willing to travel: Negotiable
Virtual talks available: No
Fees: On request
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Mark Ridsdill Smith
An experienced speaker, I love sharing my passion and enthusiasm for growing anything edible in containers - and the wide ranging benefits of growing your own at home. Past talks include: Hampton Court Flower Show, Manchester International Festival, London Permaculture Festival, Ideal Home Exhibition, and many community gardens and gardening clubs.
Based in: Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, UK
Distance willing to travel: Any
Virtual talks available: Yes
Fees: From £150 + travel expenses.
Talks:
The Eight Steps to Successful Container Gardening.
Tips and Techniques to Grow LOTS of food in a very small space.
How to Set up and Run a Wormery and make top quality vermicast.
The best vegetables, herbs and fruits to grow in containers.
How to grow at low cost or even free.
How growing in small spaces in the city can help us eat better, create beauty, connect with nature and our local community, and live with a lighter footprint.
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Katrina Roche
Katrina is a gardener and garden writer and gives illustrated talks about gardens and gardening.
Based in: Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK
Distance willing to travel: Up to 40 miles
Virtual talks available: No
Fees: £120
Talks:
1. Resilient Gardening: How to adapt your garden to cope with climate change.
2. Gardening for Wildlife: Haven or Hell? Fad or the Future? Your garden doesn’t have to be a wilderness in order to be a haven for wildlife.
3.NT Osterley House and Garden. Scenes from 8 years as a garden volunteer.
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Graham Ross AM VMM FAIH
With 66 years' experience in agronomy, gardening, horticulture, education, and for the last 45 years, publishing and multi-media (radio and television) weekly, plus chairing the Australian Garden Council, I have a broad range of knowledge to share.
Based in: Australia
Distance willing to travel:
Virtual talks available: Yes
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Harriet Rycroft
Harriet's speciality is ornamental container gardening. Drawing on her experience at Whichford Pottery and at home, she gives talks and practical demonstrations full of planting ideas and practical tips
Based in: North Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, UK
Distance willing to travel: Any if expenses covered
Virtual talks available: Yes
Fees: Please email with proposed date and postcode for a quote
Talks:
1. Pots for Hot Spots and Shady Characters – summer container planting ideas which won't fry on your patio or keel over in a corner
2. Potty Time (A Year in Pots) - a romp around the calendar, with tips and ideas for keeping your container displays looking good all year round
3. A Friendly Greeting - making doors and front gardens more welcoming with containers
4. Planting Pots for Winter Interest and Spring Joy - creating container plantings which last from September to May (using bulbs, perennials, shrubs and bedding plants) - demo can only be done Sept-Dec
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