LOUD SPEAKER!
Keynote speaker
Garden center, nursery and landscape industry events and conferences
I do a lot of speaking to gardeners and horticulture industry professionals all over the dang place.
I've spoken for...
The Lurie Garden
IGC Chicago
Cornell University
Florida Flower Trials
Proven Winners Outdoor Extravaganza
Chicago Flower and Garden Show
Chicago Public Library Harold Washington Branch Maker Lab
Morton Arboretum
Northwest Flower and Garden Show
Philadelphia Flower and Garden Show
Boston Flower and Garden Show
Lake Bluff Garden Club
The Growing Place
Chicago Ridge Library
Idaho Landscape Conference
Porter County Master Gardeners
Covington's Be Awesome Mini-Conference
If you're interested in booking me as a speaker, shoot me and email and I will send you a form to get the bowling ball rolling...
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Current presentations:
150 Ways to Create a Fantastic Yard Totally Tailored to You- This quirky presentation is sure to give an idea or 15 to every gardener in the audience. From things you never thought of to things you didn't think you were brave enough to try, you will leave this presentation INSPIRED!
Weeder's Digest-This funny, informative presentation is partially based on the Q&A after my other presentations. Think of it as my GREATEST HITS! Lots of focus on insects, diseases and plants that rock and plants that can solve headaches (not literally).
My 50 Favorite Plants- Just what it sounds like. Some might be familiar but most are weird! Perennials, annuals and edibles, something for everyone and where to get them.
Weird Vegetables- A 90 minute presentation about how to grow weird and what to grow to be weird.
The A to Z of Landscaping Questions You Forgot to Ask-
A humorous look at all the things that can go wrong, or just weird, when planning and planting your garden. From insects to letting your freak flag fly, there's something for everyone in this snappy presentation.
Quick and Dirty- Gardening 101 with a humorous twist
Winter Greens- Learn all about how to make winter pots, wreaths, garland and anything else you can think of.
Seed Starting- Everything you need to know to grow your own...vegetables
How to Create a Great Backyard (for not a lotta dough)-- Ideas for smaller, city yards
COMPOST CLASS! I get excited about compost and I'll find a method for just about anyone.
Professional Series
Let's Figure Out Gen X,Y &Z
Keep It Fun & Funky (At the Garden Center)
Risk Taking VS. Ho Hum Boredom
How to Talk to the Ladies