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
Sandra Lawrence
Based in: London, UK
Distance willing to travel:
Virtual talks available: Yes
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Alison Levey
I have been writing ‘The BlackberryGarden’ blog since 2011. I am an amateur and obsessed gardener; based in Leicester. The Blackberry Garden is not a ‘how to’ blog, the aim is to talk about the enjoyment of gardening. It is read by people who garden and people who do not.
Based in: Leicester, Leicestershire, UK
Distance willing to travel: no more than an hour's drive - so approx 50 miles
Virtual talks available: No
Fees: 2024 - The creation of Blackberry Garden talk £100 travel 45p per mile
2024 - For the love of Roses £110 travel 45p per mile
2025 - The creation of Blackberry Garden talk £120 travel 45p per mile
2025 - For the love of Roses £120 travel 45p per mile
2025 - The Joy of the Winter Garden £120 travel 45p per mile
Talks:
The creation of Blackberry Garden talk - about the creation of my garden from blank canvas in 2007 and how it looks now - what has gone well and what has not.
For the love of Roses talk - how I look after/prune the roses I grow and some of my favourite varieties.
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Maureen Little
Maureen is an experienced speaker and the author of six books on gardening and garden design. Maureen’s focus is on pollinator-friendly plants and culinary herbs. A sought-after authority in these areas, Maureen has spoken at, among others, RHS Wisley, The Garden Museum and Climate Change conferences.
Based in: Longridge, Lancashire, UK
Distance willing to travel: Any, but mainly North and North West of England
Virtual talks available: No
Fees: Please refer to my website: www.thebeegarden.co.uk
Talks:
KEEP YOUR GARDEN BUZZING! - what plants to grow in your garden to attract and be of benefit to insect pollinators.
THE BUZZ ABOUT HONEY BEES - find out all about these fascinating insects in Maureen's illustrated talk. (And taste different honeys, too!)
DESIGN A POLLINATOR-FRIENDLY BORDER - does what it says in the title!
TO SCARBOROUGH FAIR AND BEYOND - culinary herbs.
WINE IN ART - From an Egyptian tomb to a still life by Picasso we’ll journey through the centuries and raise a glass to artists who have depicted wine in their art.
Coming Soon: GARDENS IN ART - the depiction of gardens in works of art over the centuries.
More talks are in the pipeline - please check my website for updates: www.thebeegarden.co.uk
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Kerrie Lloyd-Dawson
My husband Pete and I are passionate garden makers and plants people and we have created a garden together that we open for the National Garden Scheme. We give talks about how we made our garden and inspiration for plants and planting combinations, illustrated with beautiful photographs.
Based in: Welwyn, Hertfordshire, UK
Distance willing to travel: any distance considered
Virtual talks available: No
Fees: £130 plus mileage
Talks:
These are our most popular talks, but there are more on the way!
1. How we made our garden - from blank canvas to being accepted for the National Garden Scheme in four years.
2. Border bulbs - recommendations for how to add an extra layer of planting with bulbs and corms that remain in the border year-after-year.
3. Late season colour – recommendations for late summer and autumn interest from flowers, fruit and berries and foliage.
4. New for 2025 - Variegated foliage - why it can be so valuable for year-round interest, using it to brighten shady areas, how to choose planting partners, plant recommendations.
Contact
Virtual Talks Available
Stephanie Mahon
Based in: Monmouthshire, Wales, UK
Distance willing to travel:
Virtual talks available: Yes
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Virtual Talks Available
Manoj Maldé
Based in: Brookmans Park, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK
Distance willing to travel:
Virtual talks available: Yes
Fees: To be discussed with my agent
Talks:
A Garden Designer's Journey to Chelsea
Paradise Gardens
Colour My World
Contact
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
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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
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