Talks
Foxrock Garden Club (Dublin) 2019
It’s important to spread our knowledge and engage with people through horticultural societies, garden clubs and organisations, throughout the UK and internationally.
Talks can be in person or virtually via zoom. All last for 1 hour and include a Q&A session afterwards. Most include an accompanying handout/plant list which can be supplied by PDF prior to the lecture date. For more information, or to book, please get in touch.
FEES - 2024 & 2025
Monday - Thursday £150 (inc. VAT)
Friday - Sunday £175 (inc. VAT)
(travel expenses charged at 45p per mile + VAT if lecture is given in person)
FEES - 2026 * now taking bookings *
Monday - Thursday £160 (inc. VAT)
Friday - Sunday £185 (inc. VAT)
(travel expenses charged at 45p per mile + VAT if lecture is given in person)
Current Talks
‘Basic Principles of Garden Design’
A beginner’s guide to starting from scratch or assisting with a garden revamp!
‘Totally Tulips’
An inspiring lecture on creating colourful spring displays in your very own garden
‘The Drought Resilient Garden’
Our climate is changing and our gardens must change with it. How can we adapt our gardening ways and planting style to cope with prolonged dry weather.
‘The Fragrant Garden’
Gardens can be fragrant all year round with scent throughout the seasons.
‘Nuts about Narcissus’
A closer look at this cheerful spring bulb and how it can be used
‘In the Bleak Midwinter’
Design tips and plant suggestions to help provide winter interest in your garden
‘Delightful Dahlias’
Everything you need to know on the latest gardening obsession - Dahlias!
‘Garden Design Tips & Tricks’
Pip shares some of his favourite design ideas and simple tricks of the trade to help you get the most out of your green space.
Future Talks - from January 2025
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Testimonials
“Your zoom presentation was a boost to so many spirits, and I continue to receive overwhelmingly positive and enthusiastic comments about it.”
— Newburyport Garden Club, Massachussetts
“We thoroughly enjoyed your visit to our club and thank you for a very informative and beautifully illustrated talk.”
— Foxrock Garden Club, Dublin
“We have been fortunate to have Pip speak several times on varying topics. We would highly recommend him as a knowledgeable, talented and interesting speaker for other clubs and organisations”
— Tilstock Garden Club, Shropshire
“That was stunning, thank you so much for giving us such a great evening!”
— Kilternan Gardening Club, Ireland
“A big thank you for your talk on containers yesterday evening. It was a good review and just what was needed to get everyone thinking about the year ahead”
— Cheshire Cottage Garden Society
“Your talk was very interesting and inspirational, we’d love you to come back!”
— Great Budworth Garden Club, Cheshire
‘‘A really professional, entertaining & informative talk on garden design. We have had nothing but praise about it from members
- Kynnersley Garden Club, Shropshire
‘‘It was a pleasure to welcome you to the club for your very enjoyable and informative talk on Dahlias’’
- Trefonen Garden Club, Shropshire
‘‘A huge thank you for your presentation this evening. It was professional, informative, very easy to listen to and well received by everyone.’’
- Rowney Green Horticultural Society, Worcestershire
‘‘It was our pleasure to have you speak to us Pip - many compliments were flying around. You will certainly remain on our list of speakers to be enjoyed again in the future, have no doubt!’’
- Snitterfield Garden Club, Warwickshire
‘‘Many thanks for your entertaining talk last night. It really went down well and has given lots of food for thought. We hope to see you again!’’
- Benson Garden Club, Oxfordshire
‘‘Thank you for a great presentation once again yesterday evening. Everyone we have spoken to really enjoyed it and we cannot wait to plant some of the plants you recommended.’’
- Ashley and Loggerheads Garden Club, Staffordshire