Speaking Engagments
As a recognized authority in horticulture, I provide insightful speaking engagements covering a diverse array of gardening topics. My presentations aim to inspire and educate audiences, catering to both experienced gardeners and novices alike. With a commitment to sharing expertise, I explore the latest trends, techniques, and best practices in horticulture, ensuring each session is both informative and engaging. I invite you to join me in discovering the beauty and joys of gardening through one of the many programs I provide. Below are just a glimpse of many topics I speak on.
Sustainability
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Connecting the Garden to our Environment*
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Digging In: Planting Seeds of Resilience*
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Controlling Garden Pests without harming the Pollinators*
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The Resilient Garden: Designing to Outsmart Pests and Disease*
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Blame it on the Gardener: the Story of Invasive Species and How to Remove Them
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Let’s Compost: Large or Small Space, You can do this!
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How to Create a Bee-Friendly Garden*
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Making Your Garden a Pollinator’s Paradise*
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Gardening with Deer: Creating a Beautiful yet Deer Resistant Landscape*
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How I turned my Lawn into a Meadow*
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*Includes native plants to the Mid-Atlantic region.
Native Plants
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Brighten Your Garden with Colorful Native Perennials
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Edible Virginia Native Plants, Garden to Table
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Native Plants for Your Landscape
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Native Shrubs that Liven Up Your Landscape
Landscape Design
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Four-Season Garden Design*
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Echoes in the Garden, A Restoration Journey
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Lift the Winter Blues with More Color in the Garden*
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Tips on Rejuvenating a Mature Landscape*
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Small Trees and Shrubs, Beauty and Biodiversity*
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Cultivating the Past, Sustaining the Future: Practicing Sustainable Horticulture in Historic Landscapes.
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*Includes native plants to the Mid-Atlantic region.
Vegetable and Flower Gardens
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The Sustainable Vegetable Garden using Companion Planting and other techniques.
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Flowering Perennials That Beat the Heat*
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Flowering Shrubs for Every Season*
*Includes native plants from the Mid-Atlantic region.
Demonstrations
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Pruning: Tips, Tricks, and Hands-On Fun to Shape Your Trees and Shrubs!- a live demo
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Discover the Magic of Plant Propagation and Grow Your Green Family!- a live demo
Photo credit: Monica Pedynkowski/VPM
