The Garden Editor - Talks
A trained RHS horticulturalist with a passion for sustainability, I bring gardening into the 21st century in an environmentally-friendly, ethical way. I specialise in bringing the latest on climate-change to life in a non-scary, accessible method as well as plant combinations and planting design used in my work as The Garden Editor.
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Engaging, inspiring and motivating, my talks are the antidote to panic buying plants at a garden centre when spring arrives, or feeling worried without knowing what to do when hosepipe bans hit.
Available talks:
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Climate change and gardening - what does it all mean?
An inspiring and motivating look at the science of climate change and what it means for gardeners. I cover the science of climate change in accessible terms; the changing temperatures and rain patterns in the area; and what this means in practice for gardens and gardeners. The focus continues with a look at plants for our changing climate, and hints and tips on gardening in a sustainable, climate-friendly way.
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Come for knowledge and leave inspired with practical ways to improve your garden, without costing the earth.
A plant a month
Tired of buying plants only to find that there are gaps and it looks drab and boring? Or do you find yourself sighing when looking out of the kitchen window at your garden? This talk is for you and your group. As a trained horticulturist specialising in herbaceous perennials, Claire will introduce you to plants to ensure there is always something in flower or of interest year round. Packed with designer tips on how to get that "full garden" look, the talk will cover plants for sun, shade, clay, sand and everything in between!
Leave feeling inspired to try out new plants and get that "wow" factor, without costing the earth.
BOGOF plants - Buy One Get One Free
Listen and learn about the wonder of plants that have two or more seasons of interest. When space or budgets are tight, plants that give more than just one hit a year are winners. Tried and tested plants for shade, sun, clay and sand are all covered in this informative and entertaining talk which will introduce you to hidden gems of the plant world, as well as remind you of the stalwarts of your garden that might just need a bit of care to shine.
Leave packed with tips on what to buy next for that tricky spot, without costing the earth.
Wildlife friendly gardening without being too messy
Wildlife gardening has so many benefits, but one of the concerns might be how it fits within an existing garden without looking too overrun and messy. In this informative and inspiring talk, Claire will cover the basics for wildlife friendly gardening, and then introduce tried and tested means of incorporating the techniques into gardens while still maintaining a coherent and considered look.
Plants for Pollinators
We all hear about encouraging pollinators in our garden, but why? And how?
In this practical, inspiring and illuminating talk, Claire takes you through the gardening practices, plants and places you can create in any garden, big or small, to support pollinators. Leave with knowledge, enthusiasm and a new-founded respect for the world of pollinators at our back door.
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I would thoroughly recommend booking Claire for a talk. Her style is engaging, her information is invaluable, and she was the highlight of our day!