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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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Gillian Taylor MCIHort

Gillian Taylor

Gillian is an enthusiastic and popular speaker. She is keen that her talks should both entertain and educate. As a gardener and plantswoman herself, she loves to share her knowledge and experience with her audience.

Based in: Southampton, Hampshire
Distance willing to travel: South of England including Greater London. Other areas and abroad by arrangement
Virtual talks available: No

Fees: From £150 for the presentation plus travel costs, mileage rate 50p/mile

Talks: For the Love of Roses Let's Talk about Shrubs More Colour, Less Work: Fact or Fiction? Great English Gardens: the quest for paradise Magic in the Mayenne: a garden adventure in France The Wonder of the Walled Garden My Greenhouse Year Perfect Plants for People and Pollinators An information sheet giving details of the presentations is available, please contact me and I will email one to you.

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Kate Turner RHS Level 3  Member of Chartered Institute of Horticulture Virtual Talks Available

Kate Turner

Kate has given talks and ran workshops for gardeners and industry professionals. She uses humour as well as 25 years of experience to engage people from all walks of life

Based in: Dawlish, South Devon, UK
Distance willing to travel: anywhere
Virtual talks available: Yes

Fees: depends on distance and numbers

Talks: Getting to grips with Peat free compost Grow Your Own compost & Soil health Children's gardening Behind the Scenes on garden makeover shows

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Sophie van Gerwen N/A Virtual Talks Available

Sophie van Gerwen

Creating a cutting garden at home and what that entails from the design to what cut flowers to grow from seed. From primary school teacher to being nominated as Garden social media influencer of the year 2024, due to long term illness.

Based in: Bath, Wiltshire, UK
Distance willing to travel: Anywhere with travel expenses.
Virtual talks available: Yes

Fees: Negotiable.

Talks: Midhurst Buds and Blooms September 2023 Country Living Christmas Fair with Alitex November 2023 Courses ongoing throughout the year. A Year with Sows & Grows -our online community

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Jean Vernon BSc Botany Virtual Talks Available

Jean Vernon

I am on a mission to introduce gardeners to some of the bees and other pollinators, that live and breed in our gardens. With a little understanding of the needs of your garden pollinators you can make powerful changes to transform your plot into a true pollinator paradise.

Based in: Bristol/Cheddar, Somerset, UK
Distance willing to travel: Ideally up to 100 miles, further possible by negotiation. Somerset/Wiltshire/Dorset/Hampshire/Devon/Cornwall/Gloucestershire
Virtual talks available: Yes

Fees: Negotiable

Talks: The Secret Lives of Garden Bees Attracting Garden Pollinators Gardening for Pollinators

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Sabine von Süsskind

Sabine von Süsskind

Based in: Munich, Germany
Distance willing to travel: 200km
Virtual talks available: No

Fees: 500,- Euro

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Marina Walker Virtual Talks Available

Marina Walker

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: '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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Laura Warren MA Cantab Virtual Talks Available

Laura Warren

Based in: West Sussex, UK
Distance willing to travel:
Virtual talks available: Yes

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Tamsin Westhorpe Virtual Talks Available

Tamsin Westhorpe

Based in: Herefordshire, Worcestershire, UK
Distance willing to travel:
Virtual talks available: Yes

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Susie White Virtual Talks Available

Susie White

Speaker of many years, listen on the RHS Speakers List

Based in: Northumberland, UK
Distance willing to travel: N/A
Virtual talks available: Yes

Fees: £120-£150 for online talk

Talks: Online talks given by Powerpoint with gorgeous inspirational photographs

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Marianne Willburn BSc Virtual Talks Available

Marianne Willburn

Marianne speaks to both smaller clubs in the US, UK and Canada, and large venues such as Master Gardener symposia, The Northwest Flower & Garden Show, Speaking of Gardening, iLandscape, etc. (full list upon request). Her relatable but knowledgeable approach with audiences puts them at their ease and encourages engagement.

Based in: Virginia, USA, United States of America, US
Distance willing to travel: Internationally and Nationally
Virtual talks available: Yes

Fees: contact for details

Talks: Garden Building: Exploring the Process & Adapting Big Ideas to Small Gardens Tropical Fusion: Successfully Using Tropical Plants in a Temperate Garden Inspiring Tropical Accents for Containers Storing Tropical Plants in Temperate Climates: Decisions, Tips, Techniques

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