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
Andrew Oldham
Andrew is the Garden Media Guild Dr David Hessayon Garden Columnist of the Year 2022. Andrew writes for Amateur Gardening and Country Smallholder, and has written for Sainsbury’s Magazine and Kitchen Garden. He talks about practical gardening and gardening for those of us getting older.
Based in: Saddleworth, Oldham, Greater Manchester, UK
Distance willing to travel: On request and dependent on availability.
Virtual talks available: Yes
Fees: On request.
Talks:
Practical Gardening For Those of Us Slowing Down
Dig for Victory: The History and Application of The Greatest Growing Revolution of the Twentieth Century
The Times and Life of Pig Row
The History and Modern Life of the Cottage Garden
Coming to Terms With What You Can Do in the Garden: Being A Disabled Gardener
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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
Contact
Virtual Talks Available
Ross Pearson
Based in: Northumberland, UK
Distance willing to travel:
Virtual talks available: Yes
Fees:
Talks:
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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
Sarah Plested
Sarah enjoys speaking to garden groups, schools and colleges and at industry events.
Based in: Bishop's Stortford
Distance willing to travel: 50 mile radius
Virtual talks available: Yes
Fees: £100 per hour plus expenses.
Talks:
Garden Design, Planting Design and Horticulture.
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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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Pip Probert
Based in: Bromborough
Distance willing to travel: 50 miles
Virtual talks available: No
Fees:
Talks:
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Virtual Talks Available
Indy Rana
Panellist for BBC Radio Stoke, Shropshire, Hereford and Worcestershire answering gardening questions
Talks to garden clubs, focusing on interactive presentations to encourage audience participation
GMG Committee member
Indy is extremely keen on revitalising garden clubs and has given presentations for the RHS on ‘How to modernise garden clubs’
Based in: West Midlands
Distance willing to travel: Anywhere
Virtual talks available: Yes
Fees:
Talks:
1 - 21st Century Gardening - This is an interactive talk with audience engagment to learn about modern tech tips for gardening
2 - Nutritional gardening - Understand the connection between food and living a longer healthier life, with unique examples of things you grow
3 - Horticational Quiz - An educational quiz so you learn some great tips rather than just learn useful facts.
4 - How to modernise your garden club to recruit new members
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