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
Alex Valk
Alex is an award-winning gardener and writer, based in the West Midlands. She is passionate about plants, design and creating beautiful spaces that actively help improve ecosystems, soil health and biodiversity.
Based in: West Midlands, UK
Distance willing to travel: 20 miles
Virtual talks available: Yes
Fees: £200
Talks:
- How to create an ecosystem in your garden - while keeping it looking beautiful
- Grow like a chef - grow the food Michelin chefs want in their kitchens
- Plants, not plastic: Realistic swaps to get real plants to thrive in your house and garden
Contact
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.
Contact
Sabine von Süsskind
Based in: Munich, Germany
Distance willing to travel: 200km
Virtual talks available: No
Fees: 500,- Euro
Talks:
Contact
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.
Contact
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
Contact
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
Contact
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:
Talks:
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Virtual Talks Available
Tamsin Westhorpe
Tamsin has hosted the stage at RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Hay Festival and Yeo Valley Organic Festival. She is well versed at holding live interviews & presenting at conferences.
Based in: Herefordshire, Worcestershire, UK
Distance willing to travel: 80 miles
Virtual talks available: Yes
Fees: £345
Talks:
Please see www.tamsinwesthorpe.co.uk for a list of talks.
Contact
Virtual Talks Available
Laura Whiskens
Based in: Coleshill, Warwickshire
Distance willing to travel: 30 miles
Virtual talks available: Yes
Fees: £100 plus £0.45 per mile travel expenses
Talks:
Gardening and wellbeing.
Grow your own happiness.
Grow your own food.
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