New!- “Great Gardens of Eastern Australia”- Take a trip through the Australian Rain Forest, to the Great Barrier Reef and to some of the most beautiful private and public gardens in the world. This lecture will highlight the natural wonders and horticultural treasures of the east coast of Australia from Cairns to Hobart, Tasmania. Special emphasis will be put on a wide variety of plants, innovative garden trends and landscape design.

“Great Gardens of the World”- Since 1998 I have had the pleasure to travel to some of the most breathtaking gardens in the world. The countries visited include Canada, England, France, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand and South Africa. This lecture provides detailed information on a wide variety of unusual and exotic species of plants, picturesque views of natural and cultivated areas and helpful information on garden design and popular trends. Come along with me for a train ride through the Canadian Rockies, a hiking trip into the wild bush of New Zealand, a whale watching expedition to Cape Town and a visit a 15th century abbey in jolly old England. Don't miss this unique and inspiring journey around the globe!

"Proper Pruning Techniques for a Healthy Garden"- Lecture on proper pruning techniques.

"Winter Tree & Shrub Identification"- Basic techniques of woody plant identification. Both deciduous trees and conifers will be discussed.

"The Great Trees: A Link to Our Past, Our Hope for the Future"- A lecture on our old, majestic trees and how to plan for their future. The lecture will also address cultural and maintenance practices, succession planning, new and superior tree varieties, etc. This is a PowerPoint presentation of some of the great trees of the nation.

"Preserving Our Historic Trees: Knowing What to Keep and What to Cut"- A How-To on landscape preservation and tree maintenance. In addition, hazardous tree assessment and tree preservation will be addressed.

"European Gardens: An Old and New World"- This lecture will explore the beauty and garden treasures offered by these wonderful European countries. Topics such as garden design, history and horticultural attributes of specific plants will be discussed. Also discussed will be unique plant varieties and innovative garden trends. European gardening techniques will be compared to American gardening.

“Historic Landscape Preservation: Reinventing an Aging Landscape”: This presentation will explore the world of historic landscape preservation and how to rehabilitate a landscape. Special attention will be given to recapturing the historic design elements of a landscape while using more both historic and modern species of plants. Design elements, texture, color and function of plants in the landscape will also be discussed. 

“Landscaping with Natives”- This lecture will discuss many native trees and shrubs that can be used in a natural setting. Special applications such as using plants to attract wildlife will also be discussed. Ornamental value, culture and maintenance considerations will also be discussed.

“Woody Plants for the Four Season Garden”- While spring is the most popular season to many gardeners, creating the four-season garden has become a popular trend. Using plants that provide ornamental flowers, foliage, fruit, fall color and bark interest can really spice up a garden. Using these plants in effective plant combinations can further enhance the natural beauty of the garden. This topic will explore woody plants that possess two or more seasons of interest and how to use them effectively in the landscape. Other considerations will include attracting wildlife into the landscape.

“Landscaping with Native Trees and Shrubs”- There has long been a debate between the virtues of native plants vs. exotic species. Many worthwhile native trees and shrubs have gone ignored to put more emphasis on plants with Asian or European nativity. Many native flowering trees and shrubs, evergreens and groundcovers can provide ornamental benefits and function in the landscape. Because these plants are native, they will thrive in our climate where sited correctly. This topic will dispel the notion that natives are not as interesting in the landscape as exotics.

“Trees and Shrubs for the Autumn Garden”- The autumn season is a great time to garden. While autumn usually represents a time of harvest and putting the garden to rest, many landscapes are beaming with color. This lecture will offer practical information on how to garden using woody plants that possess interesting fall foliage, fruit and bark interest. Plants ideal for the home landscape will be highlighted.

I also can customize lectures to meet your organizations needs…..