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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Anne Swithinbank
I gave my first talk while working as foreman propagator for Epsom and Ewell parks in 1980. Since then, I've shared the love of gardening on land and at sea, in small village halls and on huge stages.
Based in: Colyton, Devon, UK
Distance willing to travel: Negotiable
Virtual talks available: No
Fees: On application
Talks:
My Devon Garden
Lessons from a lifetime of gardening
Under cover (indoor gardening)
Gardening in spring/summer/autumn/ winter (seasonal talks on what to do and must-have plants)
The fragrant garden
Replant, propagate, plant and prune
I'll tailor specific talks, such as 'Botanising the footpaths of Torquay' and 'Foraging from the garden'
Contact
Gillian Taylor
Gillian is an enthusiastic and popular speaker. She is keen that her talks should both entertain and educate. As a gardener herself, she loves to share her knowledge and experience with the audience.
She is on the RHS, HPS and U3A Speaker lists as well as the GMG panel.
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 £175 - £200 for the presentation plus travel costs, mileage rate 50p/mile
Talks:
Roses revisited, the old, the new and what to do
Let's Talk about Shrubs
More Colour, Less Work: Fact or Fiction?
Great English Gardens
Magic in the Mayenne: a garden adventure in France
The Wonder of the Walled Garden
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.
Contact
Virtual Talks Available
Kate Turner
I give talks and run workshops for gardeners and industry professionals. I use humour as well as 25 years of experience from parks gardener, TV Garden Make-Over Shows and the Horticultural Expert for Miracle-Gro, to engage people from all walks of life.
Based in: Dawlish, South Devon, UK
Distance willing to travel: 50 miles
Virtual talks available: Yes
Fees: variable
Talks:
Getting to grips with Peat free compost -
Grow Your Own
Compost & Soil health
Gardening with children and for Wildlife
Behind the Scenes on garden makeover shows
Contact
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
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:
Contact
Virtual Talks Available
Laura Warren
Based in: West Sussex, UK
Distance willing to travel:
Virtual talks available: Yes
Fees:
Talks:
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