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SUMMARY:Speaking, Hosting & Holding the Mic at Garden Events
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DESCRIPTION:To book for or join this event please use this link: https://www.gardenmediaguild.co.uk/news_and_events/events/188/speaking_hosting_holding_the_mic_at_garden_events/webinar?dr=241\n\n Speaking, Hosting & Holding the Mic at Garden Events\n\nWednesday 25th March 2026, 6.30pm on Zoom \n\nIf you’ve ever wondered how garden speakers land event work — or what really goes on behind the scenes — this upcoming GMG webinar is for you.\n\nWe’re bringing together three Garden Media Guild members who regularly speak at shows, host stages, interview experts and manage live demonstrations at garden events across the UK.\n\nThey’ll share honest, practical insight into:\n\n•            How they got their first speaking or hosting opportunities\n\n•            What organisers are actually looking for\n\n•            Fees, expenses and freebies \n\n•            Preparation and dealing with audiences \n\n•            Helpful skills and experience\n\n•            How it fits alongside other garden media work\n\nThere’ll be plenty of time for questions, so bring yours along.\n\n🎤 The panel\n\nHelen Cross\n\nHelen is a storyteller who is passionate about food, horticulture, and farming, as well as championing gardening in schools. She has a book and a podcast, both called Grow Cook Inspire. She regularly speaks at garden shows and events across the country, combining practical growing advice with seasonal cooking, and educational workshops for kids.\n\nAdam Kirtland\nAdam is the voice behind View from the Potting Bench and a familiar presence on social media and garden stages for Gardeners World, Blenheim Palace and the RHS. He hosts live talks, holds practical demos and brings gardening topics to life for audiences of all sizes.\n\nMike Palmer\nMike is a writer, podcaster and gardener with experience hosting talks and managing live stages at major garden events and festivals, such as Hampton Court and Gardeners World Live, where he brought his weekly Instagram Sunday Stroll live to the stage for the first time! \n\n🌱 Who is this webinar for?\n\n•            GMG members who are curious about event work \n\n•            Existing speakers who want to step up to the a bigger stage\n\n•            Anyone wondering whether event work is a good fit — or a good earner\n\n👉 Book your place now and join the discussion!\n\n
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LOCATION:https://www.gardenmediaguild.co.uk/news_and_events/events/188/speaking_hosting_holding_the_mic_at_garden_events?dr=241
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