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
Julia Parker
I'm passionate about growing fruit and veg, I run workshops from home sharing sustainable ideas and growing tips. Co-author of The Little Grower's Cookbook I am keen to encourage children to understand where their food comes from. Talks are informative and fun.
Based in: Danehill, West Sussex, UK
Distance willing to travel: 25 miles
Virtual talks available: Yes
Fees: £120 + expenses
Talks:
Autumn Seasonal Sowing
Spring Seasonal Sowing
Veg on the Ledge - growing unusual veg in pots and containers
Contact
Virtual Talks Available
Adam Pasco
I’m an experienced lecturer, qualified horticulturist and have been a leading gardening journalist for over 40 years, launching BBC Gardeners' World Magazine in 1991, and have appeared on numerous TV and radio shows.
Check my gardening videos at www.youtube.com/@Adams-Gardening-Guides
Based in: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK
Distance willing to travel: Not travelling at present but have some beautifully illustrated presentations to give via Zoom.
Virtual talks available: Yes
Fees: Zoom talks £150
Talks:
1. Create A Garden For All Seasons
2. The Flower Bulb Calendar – Colour through the year
3. Grow The Best Glorious Plants
4. The Golden Rules Of Gardening
5. Gardening The Natural Way
6. Easy Ways To Better Gardening
7. Spring Into Action & Get Set For Summer
8. The Great Gardening Quiz
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Virtual Talks Available
Jane Perrone
Based in: Bedford
Distance willing to travel: Up to an hour's drive from Bedford
Virtual talks available: Yes
Fees: On application
Talks:
How to get your Houseplants Living their Best Life
A Toxic Trip: Deadly Plants from Around the World (and in your garden)
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Virtual Talks Available
Lucie Ponsford
Lucie is a garden designer, horticulturist and writer with over twenty years’ experience working with plants. Founder of Mimosa Design Ltd, she promotes a plant-centred approach to pruning and gardening, sharing her ideas through writing, talks and workshops exploring how plants, people and gardens respond to a changing climate.
Based in: Lewknor, OXON
Distance willing to travel: Can travel
Virtual talks available: Yes
Fees: £100 - £600 depending on scope and location
Talks:
Pruning
Garden design
All gardening topics
Installing a show garden
Career change support
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Virtual Talks Available
Debbie Porter
Having led social media workshops and talks for a wide range of groups from artist collectives to market town traders, I can bring an easy-to-understand and jargon-free perspective to learning more about digital marketing.
Based in: Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK
Distance willing to travel: 3 hours by car from the Peak District
Virtual talks available: Yes
Fees: £75 per hour +VAT + expenses (eg: travel, sustenance)
Talks:
• Social media for horticultural businesses
• SEO for websites
• Content marketing for digital channels
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Virtual Talks Available
Caroline Rham
Based in: Highland, Scotland
Distance willing to travel:
Virtual talks available: Yes
Fees:
Talks:
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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
Talks:
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Virtual Talks Available
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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Virtual Talks Available
Julianne Robertson
Julianne Robertson is a writer and garden media specialist based in Scotland, specialising in nature, sustainability and wellbeing.
Through her writing, talks and creative content, she aims to help people connect with nature, build confidence in the garden and enjoy healthier, happier homes filled with thriving plants.
Based in: Dundee, Scotland, UK
Distance willing to travel: 1 hour driving approx; 2 hours if public transport; flexible if accommodation available/paid
Virtual talks available: Yes
Fees: Please get in touch to discuss
Talks:
How not to murder your moth orchid
Garden Media; who is it, what is it and how can I make the most of it to promote my brand?
How to get your garden ready for the property market
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