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
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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Virtual Talks Available
Jean Vernon
I am on a mission to introduce inspire and inform about our bumblebees & other pollinators.
With a little understanding of the needs of garden pollinators you can make powerful changes to transform your plot into a pollinator paradise. Talks/Bee Safaris & workshops. Venues include RHS, NT, YeoValley, Jekkas.
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 depending on group/distance. Talk to me. Fees are negotiable for new or small club/group), please contact for more information. Plus mileage, currently 45p/mile.
Talks:
1 The Secret Lives of Garden Bees - a peek inside the weird and wonderful world of solitary bees and bumblebees. Meet some of the quirky characters in bee world and learn how to really save the bees. Includes plants to grow and more.
2 Attracting Garden Pollinators - Meet some of our unexpected pollinators as well as your favourite butterflies and bees. Learn how to attract these precious creatures to your garden.
3 Gardening for Pollinators - how to make your plot pollinator friendly. Learn about the powerplants that earn their space and why different pollinators need different plants and flowers.
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Sabine von Süsskind
Based in: Munich, Germany
Distance willing to travel: 200km
Virtual talks available: No
Fees: 500,- Euro
Talks:
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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
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
Talks:
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Virtual Talks Available
Laura Warren
Based in: West Sussex, UK
Distance willing to travel:
Virtual talks available: Yes
Fees:
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Virtual Talks Available
Tamsin Westhorpe
Based in: Herefordshire, Worcestershire, UK
Distance willing to travel:
Virtual talks available: Yes
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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 (online only at present)
Talks:
Online talks given by Powerpoint with gorgeous inspirational photographs
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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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Virtual Talks Available
Abigail Willis
Based in: Castle Cary, Somerset, UK
Distance willing to travel: 50 miles
Virtual talks available: Yes
Fees: 2025: £150 + mileage charged at 45p/mile
2026: £160 + mileage charged as above
Talks:
Somerset's Glorious Gardens
Somerset Gardens and the Genius of the Place
The Wardian Case & Other Bright Ideas that changed gardening
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