Speaker List

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

Marina Walker

*Currently taking a break from talks 2025/26* Marina Walker is a British freelance photographer specialising in plant and garden photography for private clients and those in the horticulture and floristry industries. Please find more information at www.marinawalker.co.uk

Based in: Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, UK
Distance willing to travel: 40 miles
Virtual talks available: Yes

Fees: £120 + petrol expenses, while a Zoom talk is £90.

Talks: *Currently taking a break from talks 2025/26* 'The Art of Flower Photography' Marina Walker is a professional garden and flower photographer based in Hertfordshire and presents her talk ‘The Art of Flower Photography’. During her presentation, Marina will share what led her to specialise in this genre and discuss various types of floral photography, including 'plant portraits', gardens, and still-life. Topics covered will include techniques for finding compelling floral compositions, working effectively with light, mastering selective focus, and insights into her editing process. The session will conclude with a Q&A session.

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Virtual Talks Available

Danica Walpole

I create gardening content across social and digital platforms, sharing practical growing advice, flowers, food, and garden wellbeing. I speak on modern garden media, audience-first storytelling, and bridging traditional gardening with online communities.

Based in: Gorefield
Distance willing to travel: Negotiable
Virtual talks available: Yes

Fees: Negotiable

Talks: - The New Wave of Gardeners: From City to Countryside - Gardening Isn’t a Hobby Anymore — It’s a Lifestyle Shift - From Garden to Feed: How Modern Gardeners Learn Online - Accessibility Over Perfection: The Rise of ‘Real’ Gardening

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Virtual Talks Available

Tracy Walsh

Photographer blending garden and portrait work with intention and artistry. Raised on a Minnesota hobby farm, she holds a Fine Art degree in Graphic Design and was an art director for Gardening How-To magazine. She now collaborates with Bailey Nurseries on diverse photoshoots.

Based in: Maple Grove, Minnesota
Distance willing to travel: Any
Virtual talks available: Yes

Fees: Starting at $700

Talks: Making vs Taking a Photo: Garden & Portrait Photography with Intention and Artistry

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Virtual Talks Available

Jamie Walton

Jamie is on a mission to promote accessible, eco-friendly gardening techniques and to raise awareness about the importance of protecting biodiversity in our gardens and outdoor spaces.

Based in:
Distance willing to travel: Happy to travel both with the UK and worldwide
Virtual talks available: Yes

Fees: Please contact me for full list of fees

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Virtual Talks Available

Based in: Castle Cary, Somerset, UK
Distance willing to travel: 50 miles
Virtual talks available: Yes

Fees: 2026: £160 + mileage charged at 45p/mile

Talks: * Somerset: A County of Glorious Gardens * Somerset Gardens and the Genius of the Place * The Wardian Case & Other Bright Ideas that changed gardening * Meetings with Remarkable Roses

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