http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com greatgardenspeakers.com - Guide Organic, Sustainable http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/content_files/img_logo_rss.gif http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/beth-botts-4ed3df53bd48a.html As a writer and speaker, I'm an evangelist for common-sense gardening that is sustainable for the planet and for people; making friends with nature; and the satisfaction of lunching on your own warm, sweet home-grown tomatoes. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/beth-botts-4ed3df53bd48a.html http://thegardenbeat.com bethbotts@bethbotts.com

332 S. Wesley Ave.

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2094.jpg 62 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/jan-bills-4f142077e9e5c.html If you are looking for a fun-loving speaker with hands-on experience, an engaging personality, passionate about getting her hands dirty, and who delivers practical tips & solutions to an audience, I'm the choice for you! http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/jan-bills-4f142077e9e5c.html http://twowomenandahoe.com jan@twowomenandahoe.com

624 Detroit Avenue

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2220.jpg 75 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/-4c2cba91cb34d.html Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp, the Hoosier Gardener, is a popular speaker on various garden topics and sustainable living, television and radio guest, columnist, manager of a large independent garden center and a director of Garden Writers Association. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/-4c2cba91cb34d.html http://hoosiergardener.com thehoosiergardener@gmail.com

P.O. Box 20310

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_595.jpg 55 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/-4f46c52357477.html http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/-4f46c52357477.html http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/donna-balzer-4ec29c57cf5f4.html "Happily enthusiastic, engaging, humorous, knowledgeable," speaker Donna Balzer charms audiences and leaves them wanting more: organic gardens, compost, pretty plants, healthy, sustainable and edible gardening tips included. Join the fun! http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/donna-balzer-4ec29c57cf5f4.html http://donnabalzer.blogspot.com donna@gardenguru.net

728 Northmount Drive NW, PO Box 106

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2026.jpg 56 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/marypalmer-dargan.html Design a lifelong landscape in four easy steps to produce food, healthy activity, social interaction and stress reduction. Enhance the quality of life at home with practical advice from this inspirational landscape architect with 30 years experience. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/marypalmer-dargan.html http://dargan.com mpdargan@dargan.com

3121 Maple Drive #103

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_976.jpg 89 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/debra-prinzing-4bf1433f0e5f4.html Debra Prinzing is a Seattle- and Los Angeles-based outdoor living expert who writes and lectures on gardens and home design. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/debra-prinzing-4bf1433f0e5f4.html http://www.debraprinzing.com dkprinzing@aol.com

7738 Seward Park Ave. S.

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_162.jpg 53 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/michael-nolan-the-garden-rockstar.html Michael Nolan, "The Garden Rockstar" has been writing and speaking on gardening, food and the environment for more than ten years. His modern, no-holds-barred approach to growing your own food is anything but ordinary. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/michael-nolan-the-garden-rockstar.html http://www.thegardenrockstar.com michaelnolan@gmail.com http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2180.jpg 99 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/lisa-ziegler-4dc004d60bc79.html Lisa tells it all when it comes to gardening and cut flowers. Her contagious spirit inspires beginners as well as the seasoned gardener. Lisa's sustainable and organic gardening experience have been gathered from everyday life on her cut-flower farm. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/lisa-ziegler-4dc004d60bc79.html http://www.shoptgw.com lisa@shoptgw.com

P.O.Box 2987

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1355.jpg 90 67 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/stacy-walters.html Garden for the health of it with Stacy Walters as your garden wellness coach. Learn about the fitness, organic nutrition, and stress management benefits of gardening. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/stacy-walters.html http://stacywalters.com/ stacy@corporategardencoach.com http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1924.jpg 51 82 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/gardening-expert.html Nan Sterman focuses her speaking, designing, writing and presentations on low water, sustainable and edible gardens throughout the west. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/gardening-expert.html http://www.plantsoup.com info@plantsoup.com

PO Box 231034

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1670.jpg 54 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/lucy-hardiman-4c2ba307820a0.html A longtime Northwest horticultural treasure, Lucy Hardiman is a nationally recognized garden writer, teacher and speaker as well as the principal of Perennial Partners, a collaborative garden design group in Portland, Oregon. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/lucy-hardiman-4c2ba307820a0.html http://www.Lucyflora.com lucyflora@comcast.net

1234 SE 18th Ave

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_524.jpg 86 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/dick-and-judith-knott-tyler-4c486168d2425.html Dick & Judith give joint talks, their very different points of view on gardening combine to provide an unusual presentation. Judith co-authored with Cole Burrell the AHS award winning Hellebores, a Comprehensive Guide which features Dick's photos. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/dick-and-judith-knott-tyler-4c486168d2425.html http://www.pineknotfarms.com/index.html retyler@pineknotfarms.com

681 Rock Church Road

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631 Cypress Ave

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/jack-carman-4d036d7c0cb2f.html Jack Carman, a Landscape Architect with over 20 years of experience in the design and development of Therapeutic Gardens and Healing Landscapes nationwide. He lectures on how acces to nature can resduce stress and heal sooner from illness. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/jack-carman-4d036d7c0cb2f.html http://designforgenerations.com jack@designforgenerations.com

92 Tallowood Drive

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1164.jpg 57 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/karenbussolini.html I aim to always be accessible and informative – we’re all in this together and we gardeners have much to learn from each other. Images, which are constantly updated, are beautiful, inspiring and plentiful. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/karenbussolini.html http://www.agpix.com/karenbussolini kbgarden@charter.net

PO Box 219

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_707.jpg 78 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/clark.html Horticulture Instructor at The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens "If you’ve ever attended a class that David has taught, you know you’re in for a memorable experience! David has a wealth of knowledge." - Lynn Wieser, Director of Education http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/clark.html http://www.facebook.com/DavidClarkWNY david3777@aol.com

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2520.jpg 91 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/lee-reich.html Lee Reich, PhD is an avid farmdener (more than a garden, less than a farm) who turned from plant and soil research with the USDA and Cornell University to writing, lecturing, and consulting. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/lee-reich.html http://www.leereich.com garden@leereich.com

387 Springtown Road

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_588.jpg 62 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/meleah-maynard-4dcb1328733d9.html Does urine make good fertilizer? Find out by inviting Meleah to speak about her book “Decoding Gardening Advice: the Science Behind the 100 Most Common Recommendations,” co-authored with Jeff Gillman and published by Timber Press in December 2011. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/meleah-maynard-4dcb1328733d9.html http://www.everydaygardener.com meleah@slowdog.com http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1623.jpg 59 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/saxon-holt.html Saxon Holt is a professional garden photographer who has been photographing gardens for 25 years and lectures about the importance of "seeing" the essence of a garden. He is also the Photography Program Director at San Francisco Botanical Garden http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/saxon-holt.html http://www.saxonholt.com/index.php sholt@saxonholt.com

PO Box 1826

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_279.jpg 65 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/niki-jabbour-4e71e5bd4fa4a.html Niki Jabbour is the author of The Year Round Vegetable Gardener and writes and lectures widely on a variety of topics. She is also the long-time host of the popular Canadian radio show, The Weekend Gardener. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/niki-jabbour-4e71e5bd4fa4a.html http://yearroundveggiegardener.blogspot.com nikijabbour@hotmail.com http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1856.jpg 64 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/nan-k-chase-4d07dc1b915e2.html Writer and speaker Nan K. Chase has been gardening in the rigorous climate of western North Carolina for thirty years, combining beautiful landscape design with high food production. She is the author of the new book "Eat Your Yard!" http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/nan-k-chase-4d07dc1b915e2.html http://www.eatyouryardbook.com/ nanchase@bellsouth.net

126 Broad St.

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1114.jpg 59 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/joe-lampl-4c3e1a1060fb7.html 2011 recipient of The American Horticultural Society's B.Y. Morrison Communication Award, which recognizes effective and inspirational communication—through print, radio, television, and/or online media—that advances public interest in horticulture. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/joe-lampl-4c3e1a1060fb7.html http://www.growingagreenerworld.com email@joegardener.com

1431 N Andy Griffith Parkway

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_518.jpg 69 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/gardenmama-nellie-neal.html Nellie Neal learned to garden from her grandfather in Monroe, LA, and went on to major in English and Horticulture at LSU in Baton Rouge (B.S., 1974). She has never met a plant she didn’t want to propagate, tries most of them, and often succeeds. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/gardenmama-nellie-neal.html http://www.gardenmama.com mama@gardenmama.com

P.O. Box 55425

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_340.jpg 71 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/sue-goetz-creative-gardener.html ...inspiring gardeners to create! Let me take you on a creative discovery in and out of the garden. I love to present topics that share a passion for design, plants and the way we weave our lives into a garden. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/sue-goetz-creative-gardener.html http://www.thecreativegardener.com info@thecreativegardener.com

P.O. Box 2404, Gig Harbor, Washington

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1166.jpg 75 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/stephanie-cohen-4ce1c6d31347a.html "I am known by many names: The Vertically-Challenged Gardener, The Dr. Root of Perennials, and The Perennial Diva. No matter which Nom de Plume I use, I am the one and only Stephanie Cohen." http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/stephanie-cohen-4ce1c6d31347a.html http://www.theperennialdiva.com perplants@aol.com

4046 Township Line Rd

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28 Pinnacle Road

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_444.jpg 62 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/kirk-r-brown-4c16631848a2e.html Kirk entertains and educates audiences of business owners, garden clubs, and history lovers with his energetic and passionate, horticulturally-related presentations. His personifications of John Bartram and Frederick Law Olmsted are electrifying. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/kirk-r-brown-4c16631848a2e.html http://www.johnbartramlives.com vista6211@verizon.net

6211 Vista Terrace

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_225.jpg 100 75 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/sylvankaufman.html Sylvan Kaufman brings Ecology to life in her talks and workshops. Through lively descriptions and beautiful photos she leads audiences to discover how their gardening practices make a difference to the environment. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/sylvankaufman.html http://www.SylvanGreenEarth.com sylvan.kaufman@gmail.com http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1029.jpg 79 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/tovah-martin-4ce16f39e973b.html Connecticut-based award-winning author of The New Terrarium and Tasha Tudor’s Garden, Tovah’s articles appear in most major garden publications. Recipient of an honorary membership in the Garden Club of America, she’s lectured aboard the QE2. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/tovah-martin-4ce16f39e973b.html http://www.tovahmartin.com tovah@tovahmartin.com

P.O. Box 20

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1005.jpg 55 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/neil-diboll-4dcb14be05e82.html A true pioneer in the native plant industry and recognized internationally as an expert in native community ecology, Neil Diboll has nurtured Prairie Nursery as its president since 1982. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/neil-diboll-4dcb14be05e82.html neild@prairienursery.com http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1571.jpg 61 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/edmund-4dff9acd50103.html Edmund C. Snodgrass started the first green roof nursery in the United States and has collaborated on green roof research with colleges and universities. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/edmund-4dff9acd50103.html http://www.greenroofplants.com Ed.Snodgrass@greenroofplants.com

3410 Ady Road

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1666.jpg 63 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/shawna-coronado-4e3430bb1edc1.html Shawna is full-time writer, an on-camera spokesperson, professional speaker, and the author of "Gardening Nude" - a guide to improving health, building community, and living a green lifestyle. Her goal is to promote green lifestyle living. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/shawna-coronado-4e3430bb1edc1.html http://www.shawnacoronado.com shawna@shawnacoronado.com

P.O. Box 358

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1786.jpg 91 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/httpwwwherbncowgirlcom.html If you enjoy herbs, you'll want to book Ann McCormick, the Herb 'n Cowgirl. A life-long gardener, she has devoted her time since 1998 to writing and speaking about her favorite subject - herbs! Fee plus travel expenses. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/httpwwwherbncowgirlcom.html http://www.herbncowgirl.com ann@ann-mccormick.com

2012 Gumm Road

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1257.jpg 85 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/kerry-ann-mendez-4eb55356e778f.html Kerry Ann Mendez is a 'passionate perennialist' mixing humor with practical tips for creating low-maintenance, high impact gardens. Thousands have been inspired by her approach to breathtaking, sustainable gardens & landscapes. HGTV, national mags.. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/kerry-ann-mendez-4eb55356e778f.html http://www.pyours.com pyours@nycap.rr.com

Albany NY region

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2008.jpg 62 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/shirley-bovshow.html Shirley Bovshow is a professional garden designer, gardening coach, garden television host and new garden media producer who is known for her visionary style and out of the box thinking! Garden expert and entertainer for a global gardening audience! http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/shirley-bovshow.html http://www.GardenWorldReport.com Shirley@shirleybovshow.com http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2396.jpg 69 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/bryce-lane-4cb4b2106567c.html Bryce Lane is an Emmy Award winning television personality and recognized horticulture teacher at NC State University. He has been the host of "In the Garden With Bryce Lane", an Emmy Award winning home gardening TV show on UNC TV for 9years. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/bryce-lane-4cb4b2106567c.html http://www.unctv.org/inthegarden/ brycehortlane@mac.com http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_926.jpg 65 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/billy-goodnick-4c2577d89febd.html Billy has been honing his mantra of “beautiful, functional, sustainable gardens” for decades. As an award-winning designer who worked his way up from swinging a pick to landscape architect, his talks are enriched by decades of professional experience http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/billy-goodnick-4c2577d89febd.html http://web.mac.com/bgdc/bgdc_website/Welcome.html billygoodnick@yahoo.com

PO Box 20334, Santa Barbara CA

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_366.jpg 91 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/cherie-colburn-4dcd557a9db95.html Whether wearing the hat of an award-winning children's book author or garden book writer, inspirational or horticulture speaker, landscape or schoolyard habitat designer, Cherie's gift is drawing her audience in for a journey they won't soon forget. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/cherie-colburn-4dcd557a9db95.html http://www.cheriecolburn.com/ c@cheriecolburn.com http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2500.jpg 51 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/thomas-christopher-4e137d4251c6d.html Thomas Christopher has been reporting on gardening and environmental issues for more than twenty-five years, writing for a wide range of publications including the New York Times, Martha Stewart Living, and Britain's Daily Telegraph. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/thomas-christopher-4e137d4251c6d.html cpeaslee@timberpress.com http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1682.jpg 59 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/miranda-smith-4c34996d52d2a.html http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/miranda-smith-4c34996d52d2a.html http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/dee-nash-4c3478481ea46.html I’m a freelance writer and speaker, born and raised in Oklahoma. I live in a log home on 7.5 acres at the edge of the Great American Prairie and the deciduous forest. I speak on a variety of topics. Gardening in the south is a favorite. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/dee-nash-4c3478481ea46.html http://www.reddirtramblings.com nashgarden@gmail.com

2101 E. Lakewood Drive

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1031.jpg 51 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/barbara-w-ellis-4c6974ca399b6.html Barbara W. Ellis is a horticulturist, writer, speaker, and lifelong gardener. Author of many gardening books, she lectures on topics such as combining perennials, using ground covers creatively, and planting drought-tolerant and native landscapes. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/barbara-w-ellis-4c6974ca399b6.html http://www.easternshoregardener.com/ http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_764.jpg 100 81 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/monique-allen-4ef1d92b5700b.html As a seasoned landscape professional, Monique offers education to both professionals and amateurs in a fun, informative and passionate way. Her goal is not merely to give information, it is to inspire and build passion for this industry! http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/monique-allen-4ef1d92b5700b.html http://www.thegardencontinuum.com/blog/ Monique@TheGardenContinuum.com

67 West Street, Suite 101

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2164.jpg 99 66 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/kate-copsey-4cb348d57eb94.html A passion for garden history and herbs, community gardens and gardening in general. Radio show host: America's Home Grown Veggies. Topics include Basic gardening, herbs, knot gardens and garden history. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/kate-copsey-4cb348d57eb94.html http://www.katecopsey.com ktcopsey@aol.com

NW Ohio

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/david-king-4ded1f045c809.html David King comes from a mid-west farming tradition. Transplanted to California, he shares his witty views on TV and radio. A passionate author and gardener; he plans to enter his rhubarb pie in the county fair. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/david-king-4ded1f045c809.html http://thelearninggarden.org/ greenman@slola.org

1937 Kelton Avenue

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1495.jpg 66 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/jane-gates-4f0f23b710fc9.html An experienced gardener and landscape designer, Jane loves educating people and making learning fun. Comfortable with audiences large and small, she shares a lifetime of ideas, creativity, garden knowledge and ways to live in harmony with the planet. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/jane-gates-4f0f23b710fc9.html http://www.gardengates.info janieg8s@earthlink.net http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2190.jpg 96 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/colleen-plimpton-4c73fecbf1d76.html Interactive, entertaining and informal, Colleen's presentations are meant for gardeners of all ages and skill levels. Come and join the fun! http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/colleen-plimpton-4c73fecbf1d76.html http://www.colleenplimpton.com colleenplimpton@yahoo.com

16 Starr Lane

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1106.jpg 83 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/barbara-pintozzi.html Beauty in harmony with nature. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/barbara-pintozzi.html http://mcgregorsdaughter.blogspot.com headfullaplants@gmail.com http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2170.jpg 83 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/speaker-4c16cfd9718b0.html C.L. Fornari speaks to people with all levels of gardening experience, from beginning to avid gardeners, professional landscapers or garden center employees, and even those who say that they have black thumbs. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/speaker-4c16cfd9718b0.html http://www.gardenlady.com clfornari@yahoo.com

P.O. Box 355

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_227.jpg 91 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/ivette-soler-4e1385033c973.html Ivette Soler is a garden designer and writer living in Los Angeles, California. Her popular gardening blog, The Germinatrix, originated in 2006 as a part of Domino magazine; since 2009, Ivette's blog has been thriving independently. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/ivette-soler-4e1385033c973.html ivette@thegerminatrix.com http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1688.jpg 59 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/jeff-gillman-4dd2bf42a8eda.html Jeff Gillman is an associate professor in the department of Horticultural Science at the University of Minnesota, where he teaches graduate and undergraduate classes in nursery management. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/jeff-gillman-4dd2bf42a8eda.html http://www.jeffgillman.net gillm003@umn.edu

305 Alderman Hall

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1399.jpg 62 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/elizabeth-whitehouse-4e30bfb3c49f0.html I am on mission to save the earth one compost heap at a time. To that end I will speak, free, to anyone willing to listen. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/elizabeth-whitehouse-4e30bfb3c49f0.html http://www.compostinternational.org ew@compostinternational.org

81 East Third Street

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2242.jpg 61 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/wendy-welch-4ebb86984bea9.html http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/wendy-welch-4ebb86984bea9.html http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/marde-ross-4ec4e1af81201.html Marde Ross has had a flowering bulb business for 26 years, is an avid photographer, cultivates warm climate peonies and created her own Daffodil Hill, in Glen Ellen, CA. She helped create The Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center in Palo Alto. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/marde-ross-4ec4e1af81201.html http://www.mardeross.com marde.ross@mac.com

3382 Warm Springs Road

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2050.jpg 89 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/pamela-berstler-4cc6f1ecbf8d5.html Pamela's talks and workshops open your eyes, heart and mind and will set you on the path to complete transformation of the way you see a BEAUTIFUL garden. Laugh. Cry. Get dirty. Share with neighbors. Restore your watershed. Sustainable is Attainable! http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/pamela-berstler-4cc6f1ecbf8d5.html http://www.greengardensgroup.com design@flowertothepeople.com

11409 Charnock Road

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1245.jpg 59 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/leilani-wood-4d86f5aa42005.html Horticulturist for over 35 years as greenhouse grower, nursery owner, professional gardener and garden speaker. Topics include Greenhouse gardening, Topiary, Great hanging basket plants, several garden subjects, always entertaining and informative. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/leilani-wood-4d86f5aa42005.html http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/charlie-nardozzi-4c47558a56879.html Charlie Nardozzi is a nationally recognized garden writer, consultant, speaker, radio, and television personality. Charlie has worked for more than 20 years bringing expert gardening information to home gardeners around the country. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/charlie-nardozzi-4c47558a56879.html http://www.charlienardozzi.com cnardozzi124@gmail.com

105 Pond Lane

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_532.jpg 55 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/annie-spiegelman-4f7615cdcc3bf.html The Dirt Duo TALK DIRT: Author Annie Spiegelman (a.k.a.Dirt Diva) and soil scientist, Stephen Andrews (a.k.a. Dirt Dude) team up to hilariously inspire home gardeners to get their backyards into REHAB by becoming compost-crusaders. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/annie-spiegelman-4f7615cdcc3bf.html http://www.dirtdiva.com annie@dirtdiva.com

Bay Area

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2494.jpg 100 77 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/-4e2df22c3cfe1.html I am an energetic, passionate lecturer, garden writer and horticulturist with interest in woody plant selection, landscape design, sound gardening practices and garden photography. I can lecture on a wide variety of topics to a wide variety of groups http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/-4e2df22c3cfe1.html http://web.mac.com/johnsimeone/Vinnie_S/Welcome_to_the_Website_of_Vincent_Simeone_-_Home.html VASimeone@aol.com

PO Box 58

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1822.jpg 87 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/david-perry.html David Perry has been making photos on assignment for more than 30 years. His thoughtfully chronicled journal, A Photographer’s Garden Blog, melds his interests in photography, gardening & helping others deepen their experience in the art of seeing. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/david-perry.html http://davidperryphoto.com/blog.html david@davidperryphoto.com

2130 42nd Ave. S.W.

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We are based in Colorado and Texas

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1573.jpg 80 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/lorraine-ballato.html Lorraine left corporate America and never looked back. Being reborn as a free lance garden writer and speaker, she uses those corporate skills to inspire civic groups, garden clubs, and other organizations on a broad array of subjects. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/lorraine-ballato.html http://SuccessfulSelfWateringContainers.com ladygardener@msn.com http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_418.jpg 84 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/owen-dell.html Owen Dell, ASLA is the premier authority on sustainable landscaping. He has spoken to hundreds of professional and general interest audiences in the United States and internationally. Owen is passionate, articulate, funny, and inspiring http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/owen-dell.html http://www.owendell.com owen@owendell.com

P.O. Box 30433

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_574.jpg 77 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/andrea-bellamy-4cb63cbc22048.html Andrea Bellamy is the author of Sugar Snaps and Strawberries: Simple Solutions for Creating Your Own Small-Space Edible Garden (Timber Press, 2010), and creator of Heavy Petal (heavypetal.ca), a blog devoted to urban organic gardening. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/andrea-bellamy-4cb63cbc22048.html http://www.heavypetal.ca writer@andreabellamy.com http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_928.jpg 65 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/susan-morrison-4ca53dd006eec.html Susan is a landscape designer, Master Gardener and co-author of Garden Up! Smart Vertical Gardening for Small and Large Spaces. Packed with inspiring images, her talks on vertical gardening introduce this innovative trend to gardeners of all levels. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/susan-morrison-4ca53dd006eec.html http://celandscapedesign.com susan@celandscapedesign.com

Concord, CA

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_808.jpg 100 81 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/jessica-bloom-4d0901e1e8488.html Jessica Bloom, an award-winning garden designer, Certified Arborist and Certified Prof. Horticulturalist speaks regularly on a variety of topics for groups, large or small. Her informative talks always include valuable handouts and colorful visuals! http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/jessica-bloom-4d0901e1e8488.html http://www.nwbloom.com/ jessi@nwbloom.com http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2512.jpg 70 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/mikenowak.html Mike is the funniest speaker you've never heard of, though he's been talking gardening on Chicago radio for more than 13 years. Think "Big Picture" environmentalism combined with "Show Biz" and you'll get a pretty good idea of what Mike is about. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/mikenowak.html http://www.mikenowak.net mike@mikenowak.net

3512 W. McLean Avenue

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_778.jpg 52 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/c-colston-burrell-4c13ca10b494c.html C. Colston Burrell is an acclaimed international lecturer, garden designer, award winning author, naturalist and photographer. He has shared his encyclopedic knowledge of plants and his respect for regional landscapes with audiences for 35 years. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/c-colston-burrell-4c13ca10b494c.html nldr@aol.com

PO Box 76

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_211.jpg 65 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/robin-haglund-4f106fcf1640b.html Robin's diverse, knowledgeable, down-to-earth speaking style provides audiences with fun and fantastic learning experiences. She has farmed in rural Virginia, ranched Northern California, cultivated in Los Angeles, and put down roots in Seattle, WA. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/robin-haglund-4f106fcf1640b.html http://www.gardenmentors.com

1752 NW Market St.

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2218.jpg 100 82 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/monica-hemingway-4e5eaa6f8e3bd.html Monica is a licensed Arborist, Accredited Organic Land Care Professional (AOLCP), and garden designer who has taught and gardened in zones 3 through 6. She specializes in aesthetic pruning, butterfly gardens, and the use of organic practices. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/monica-hemingway-4e5eaa6f8e3bd.html http://www.hemingwayhort.com monica.hemingway@gmail.com

38 Ridgeway St

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/willi-galloway.html Willi Galloway is an award winning radio commentator on Seattle's NPR station KUOW and the author of Grow Cook Eat: A Food-Lovers Guide to Vegetable Gardening, including 50 Recipes, Plus Harvesting & Storage. She lives and gardens in Portland, Oregon http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/willi-galloway.html http://www.DigginFood.com willievans@mac.com http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_436.jpg 65 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/lorene-edwards-forkner.html A Seattle-based freelance writer, Lorene pursues a good and delicious life filled with family, friends, travel and good food together with all things horticultural, believing that the really good part is in the blending of one’s passions. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/lorene-edwards-forkner.html http://www.Plantedathome.com planted@comcast.net

4764 55th Ave SW

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1174.jpg 63 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/jennifer-bartley-4c44d82d1e64f.html Inspired by the grand potagers of France, Jennifer Bartley passionately communicates how to create these edible havens in our own back yards. She is the author of Designing the New Kitchen Garden and The Kitchen Gardener's Handbook. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/jennifer-bartley-4c44d82d1e64f.html http://www.americanpotager.com jennifer@americanpotager.com

Granville, Ohio

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6320 west dimond

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_303.jpg 92 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/bonnie-manion-4e963199ad215.html Bonnie is a garden writer and speaker out of Southern California, assisting and inspiring others on how to incorporate more garden in their lives through cooking, design, and styling. She has been featured in national publications for her designs. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/bonnie-manion-4e963199ad215.html http://www.VintageGardenGal.com bonnie@vintagegardengal.com http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1942.jpg 67 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/lesslawn.html National speaker and award-winning author EVELYN HADDEN showcases the diverse beauties and the many rewards of nature-friendly, soul-satisfying landscapes with less lawn. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/lesslawn.html http://www.lesslawn.com evelyn@lesslawn.com http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2178.jpg 83 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/pat-roome-4d8f7978afe3b.html Pat Roome is an experienced Landscape Designer and gardener. A frequent speaker at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show, Arboretum Units, and garden clubs. King County Master Gardener. Pat is a Certified Professional Horticulturalist, retired. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/pat-roome-4d8f7978afe3b.html Patroome@nwlink.com

3107 100th Ave NE

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1333.jpg 87 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/mary-kate-mackey.html Award-winning writer Mary-Kate Mackey offers dynamic talks in two areas of interest—the practical art of gardening and the garden writer’s craft. She has been a contributor to the Sunset Western Garden Book, and an adjunct journalism professor. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/mary-kate-mackey.html http://www.hartley-greenhouses.com/mary-mackey-rooting-for-you.php marykatemackey@gmail.com http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_318.jpg 77 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/jenks-farmer-4ddf8a3e8904d.html My garden designs, Crinum nursery, veggie farm, it's all about great dirt! That makes for great gardens. Lectured for varied groups from Smithsonian to Wave Hill to the Allendale Ladies Afternoon Reading Club! I like to bring Crinum bulbs & books http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/jenks-farmer-4ddf8a3e8904d.html http://www.jenksfarmer.com lushbulbs@sc.rr.com

1521 Maple St.

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1485.jpg 52 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/mike-chute-4e36e691dbb3f.html Mike Chute specializes in all things roses, especially easy-care varieties. His informative and entertaining lectures on rose horticulture have appealed to university audiences, flower shows, garden clubs, and private groups for over 20 years. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/mike-chute-4e36e691dbb3f.html http://www.rosesolutions.net mike@rosesolutions.net

East Providence, RI

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1756.jpg 71 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/amy-ziffer.html Amy Ziffer’s wealth of experience as a professional gardener and former garden magazine editor are at the root of her “real-world” approach, focusing on techniques the average home gardener can employ to create successful, beautiful outdoor spaces. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/amy-ziffer.html http://www.amyziffer.com amyziffer@earthlink.net http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_480.jpg 77 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/amy-stewart.html Amy Stewart is the award-winning author of five books on the perils and pleasures of the natural world, including three New York Times bestsellers: Wicked Plants, Wicked Bugs and Flower Confidential. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/amy-stewart.html http://www.amystewart.com amy@amystewart.com

PO Box 106

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_219.jpg 55 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/barbara-pleasant-4d5bec156c056.html As garden editor for Mother Earth News, I love sharing the latest news on organic gardening with all types of groups, especially Master Gardeners and organic growers' groups. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/barbara-pleasant-4d5bec156c056.html http://barbarapleasant.com barbara@barbarapleasant.com

234 Wendi Pate Trail

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1275.jpg 69 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/julie-bawden-davis-4c34ff630c606.html Julie Bawden-Davis is a Southern-California-based garden writer and master gardener. She has written over 1,000 articles for publications like Organic Gardening and Better Homes & Gardens and four books, including Reader's Digest Flower Gardening. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/julie-bawden-davis-4c34ff630c606.html http://www.JulieBawdenDavis.com Julie@JulieBawdenDavis.com

PO Box 220 Orange, Calif.

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3412 Yelverton Cir

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_283.jpg 75 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/claire-splan.html Claire Splan is the author of California Fruit and Vegetable Gardening (Cool Springs Press, March 2012) and gardens in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her favorite gardening topics include edible gardens, memorial gardens, and miniature/fairy gardens. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/claire-splan.html http://www.alamedagarden.blogspot.com CASplan@sbcglobal.net http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2176.jpg 67 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/don-guzan-4eb9753443a0c.html Don is a multi-disciplined, creative visionary, who is as comfortable teaching pre-schoolers as he is teaching senior citizens. His unique experiences has allowed him to connect and simplify urban and rural ecosystems. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/don-guzan-4eb9753443a0c.html http://www.rootfeeders.com dplantmann@cs.com

PO Box 454

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2012.jpg 68 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/eierman.html Kim speaks, teaches, writes + consults on eco-beneficial landscaping + native plants. She is a Certified Horticulturist, an Accredited Organic Landcare Professional + a Certified Naturalist. Kim teaches at NY Botanical Garden + “Go Native U” in NY. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/eierman.html kimberlypublic@aol.com http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2404.jpg 99 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/jodi-torpey.html Jodi Torpey is a Denver-based garden writer, master gardener, and author of the book “The Colorado Gardener’s Companion: An Insider’s Guide to Gardening in the Centennial State.” http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/jodi-torpey.html http://www.WesternGardeners.com jodi@westerngardeners.com http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1483.jpg 81 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/cheval-force-opp-4c61b241192c4.html http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/cheval-force-opp-4c61b241192c4.html