Great Gardening Talks
I’m part horticulturist, part extreme gardener. I inform, engage—but I also make the topic fun by weaving in my own stories.
Your audience will leave my presentation with both practical information and inspiration to grow.
“I just wanted to say how inspiring and amusing your talk was last night. I enjoyed it a lot. I went home wanting to turn my front yard flowers into vegetables.”
My speaking experience with large groups includes:
Moderating panels, participating in panel discussions, addressing large audiences at gardening shows...even...a cooking demonstration on television.
My speaking experience with small groups includes:
Corporate lunch-and-learns, hands-on workshops, garden and horticultural clubs.
My online speaking experience includes:
Online college-level courses, multi-day programs, lunch-hour webinars.
Feedback
““Steve presented his Crops that Wow talk and really did “wow” a full room of very appreciative new and experienced gardeners. Steve was very amusing and approachable so the Q&A went on and on highlighting lots of interesting and useful tidbits. Greens thumbs up Steve!””
““Steven has been a very popular speaker at my events, with his knowledgeable and at times humorous style.” He never lectures; rather he engages the audience and has an easygoing and approachable manner. Steven is a grower and his experiences bring his topics to life. I can’t wait to get him back!””
““Steven’s event was one of the highlights of the yearly series of workshops. He is a captivating speaker who engages the audience completely. He inspired us with his expertise and passion!””
““Steven is one of our best speakers. His presentations are always clear and down-to-earth, yet highly informative and amply infused with practical advice derived from his own personal experience. Steven always gets a great response from our attendees.””
Speaking Services Offered
Live or virtual presentations.
Garden Shows and Events
Community-Building Events
Corporate Events, Associations
Previous Speaking Engagements Include
Botanical gardens such as Toronto Botanical Garden and Royal Botanical Gardens
Community events such as Seedy Saturdays
Fundraising events for the Ontario Historical Society and Lougheed House
Garden association meetings, including the Ontario Horticultural Association, Master Gardeners, and horticultural societies
Garden shows including Canada Blooms, Peterborough Garden Show, Calgary Garden Show, Stratford Garden Festival
Municipal events at libraries, awards ceremonies, and museums
Promotional events at garden centres and retail stores
Teaching college courses, both online and in person
Webinars and online courses
“That was a superb presentation. I enjoyed that very much!”