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
Michael Marriott
Based in: Ludlow, Shropshire, UK
Distance willing to travel: Subject to discussion
Virtual talks available: Yes
Fees: Subject to discussion
Talks:
All matters relating to roses
Contact
Virtual Talks Available
Alison Marsden
I love talking about gardening to gardeners because understanding is the crucial element of the learning and that turns frustration into success. I have given more than 200 talks since 2014 to horticultural societies, social clubs, U3A and WI. All talks include plenty of photographs, examples, summaries and discussion.
Based in: Tonbridge, Kent, UK
Distance willing to travel: Generally up to 70 miles but willing to discuss.
Virtual talks available: Yes
Fees: £80 plus a mileage charge
Talks:
See my website for more suggestions or contact me to discuss a new topic.
Gardening and Wellbeing, how gardens and gardening are good for us all
Nature friendly gardening – great for us all
Planting for drier summers (but not necessarily drier winters!)
The how & why of pruning
Right plant, right place
How not to kill your houseplants
More garden impact for less effort
How to have a great front garden
Creating garden style and impact
Contact
Daniel Masoliver
Dan is available for live in-person events, with particular expertise in conducting one-to-one interviews as well as hosting/chairing panel discussions.
Based in: London, UK
Distance willing to travel:
Virtual talks available: No
Fees:
Talks:
Contact
Virtual Talks Available
David Maxwell
David began his career on the political desk of The Times in the Houses of Parliament. He then spent a decade as a BBC TV news journalist in Northern Ireland. Following this he moved to the flagship programme; Gardeners' Corner which combined his broadcasting with his passion for plants.
Based in: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Distance willing to travel: Any provided travelling expenses are covered.
Virtual talks available: Yes
Fees: TBC
Talks:
The wild gardener - William Robinson
What is a garden?
Behind the garden gate - Gardens of the UK and Ireland
Creating heaven in suburbia - how to get the big house garden in a small space
Contact
Virtual Talks Available
Valerie McBride-Munro
Based in: Twickenham, Middlesex, UK
Distance willing to travel: 10 miles
Virtual talks available: Yes
Fees: negotiate
Talks:
Kew Gardens - Then and Now
History of Roses
Chelsea Flower Show - the changing times
Marianne North - Victorian plant artist extraordinaire
Planting in pots
Garden Bad Boys
Contact
Virtual Talks Available
Andrew McIndoe
Based in: Romsey, Hampshire, UK
Distance willing to travel: 50 miles for evening talk - further with overnight stay
Virtual talks available: Yes
Fees: Subject to location
Talks:
See website for info
Contact
Virtual Talks Available
Jane Moore
I’m a lively and engaging speaker with over 20 years experience in professional gardening to draw upon. If you would like a talk that is not on my suggested list please give me a ring to discuss your requirements.
Based in: Bath, Somerset, UK
Distance willing to travel: Distance up to 70 miles.
Virtual talks available: Yes
Fees: £250 - £395 depending on group size and distance.
45p per mile.
Talks:
1. Planting for Butterflies
2. Painting with Plants
3. Structure & Sparkle in the Garden
4. The Winter Garden
5. Late Summer Colour
6. Crops for small spaces
Contact
Virtual Talks Available
Sally Morgan
Sally is a botanist, garden writer, and an experienced speaker. She gives talks to garden clubs around the country and further afield. She has appeared at numerous festivals including Toby Buckland's Flower Festival, RHS Hampton Court and NW Pacific Garden and Flower Festival in Seattle.
Based in: Wincanton, Somerset, UK
Distance willing to travel: up to 100 miles, but further depending on fee
Virtual talks available: Yes
Fees: from £100 plus expenses
Talks:
The Climate Change Garden
The Resilient Garden
Climate-friendly gardening
Coping with too much and too little water
Organic gardening
Gardening for biodiversity
Creating a kitchen garden
Creating a sustainable garden
Contact
Jonathan Moseley
Jonathan is a highly accomplished and respected speaker demonstrator who has been wowing audiences both large and small for the past 30 years.
Based in: Dronfield, Derbyshire, UK
Distance willing to travel: Any distance
Virtual talks available: No
Fees: Available upon application
Talks:
A lifetime of Flowers
Creating a cutting garden
Grow, Cut arrange
Top ten tips for making your flowers last longer
Seasonal Flower demonstrations
Tulipomania
Floral tips and techniques
Contact
Virtual Talks Available
Toby Musgrave
Dr Toby Musgrave is a highly experienced and accomplished lecturer who offers lectures in many and varied aspects of plants and garden history.
Based in: Copenhagen, Denmark
Distance willing to travel: Any Distance
Virtual talks available: Yes
Fees: £300 plus travel expenses
Talks:
Plant Hunters
Head Gardeners
All Aspects of Garden History
Heritage Fruits & Vegetables
How Plants Changed the World
Sir Joseph Banks
Why Gardens are Works of Art
Contact