Horticultural Speakers in Essex
Mike Abel / 9, The Crescent, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1LY
Talk Topics:
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Top Fruit Growing
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Biological and other non-chemical methods of pest control
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Vegetable crop growing
Fees: £50 + travel @ 15p/mile
01245 361595
Andrew Babicz/ 18 Magnolia Way, Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood, Essex, CB15 9QS
Talk Topics:
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Royal Botanic Garden - Edinburg - This talk is about the history, people and plants that make up the garden
- Seasonal Container Gardening - All you need to know about Container Gardening!
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Composting - All you ever wanted to know about Composting but were afraid to ask!
Fees: £80 - £120
01277 200588
Facebook: @Andrews Gardening
Fiona Edmond/ Green Island Gardens, Park Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7SP
Talk Topics:
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Planting for all year round Colour
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The Scented Garden
- Planting for Autumn Colour
Fees: £120
01206230455
Facebook: @GreenIslandGardens
Patricia Fox/ Studio 2, Newhouse Farm, Lower Sheering Road, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 9LE
Talk Topics:
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Garden Design (Contemporary & Traditional)
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Small Gardens - what NOT to do!
- RHS Chelsea Flower Show
- The Trials & Tribulations of a Show Garden
Fees: Negotiable. Milage at 50p per mile plus overnight accommodation if
needed
01279 721461
Facebook: @AraliaGardenDesign
Twitter: @PatFoxAralia
LinkedIn: Patricia Fox
Dr Chris Gibson/ 6 Lord Nelson Court, Walter Radcliffe Road, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9GT
Talk Topics:
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Gardening with Wildlife in Mind
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Wildflowers of the Mediterranean
- Wildlife of the Pyrenees
Fees: Nort Essex /South Suffolk - £80 plus expenses / elsewhere in East Anglia - £120 plus expenses / further afield - please ask for quotation
07887 351596
Twitter: @chrismothman1
David Gillam / 3 Salesbury Drive, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2JG
Talk Topics:
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Growing National Championship Dahlias (the methods used to win all 3 individual National Championships
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Getting the Best out of your Daffs (How to choose plants and grow Daffs for Garden and Show)
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What is New, Different and Worthwhile in Horticulture? (New things, different things and stuff that you shouldn't be without)
Fees: £75 plus Travel @0.40p per mile
07539 071918
Facebook @DavidGillam
YouTube: @DavidGillamDahlias
Robert Grimstead/ 203 Long Riding, Basildon, Essex, SS4 1QT
Talk Topics:
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10 Amazing perennials not many people know about
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Top 10 Gardening trends in 2017
Fees: £150 = Travelling expenses
Facebook: Stoneandleaf
Twitter: @stoneandleaf
Pinterest: Stone and Leaf
LinkedIn: Stone and
Leaf
Instagram: Stone and Leaf
Phone: 07732662357
Miriam Heppell / 17 Gaynesford, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5SQ
Talk Topics:
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Photographing Plants and Gardens
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Getting the most out of your Camera
- Taking photographs on a garden visit or at a show - Improving your camera skills
Fees: Negotiable: Depending on lenght and location. Approx £75 - £100 for evening or part day in London and East Anglia
Phone: 01268 544541 or 07595757785
info@miriamheppell.photography
Twitter: @miriamheppell
Darren Lerigo / 99 Stapleford Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0QX
Talk Topics:
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What do I do with this space?
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Cool Tools: The best tools for the garden
- Diluted: Exploring our relationship to water in the garden
Fees: £90
info@modernmint.co.uk01245 357654
Facebook: @ModernMintLtd
Twitter: @ModernMintLtd
Pinterest: Modern Mint
Louise Nicholls/ The Cottage, Ulting Wick, Crouchman's, Crouchman's Farm Rd, Maldon, CM9 6QX
Talk Topics:
- Organic Gardening - Growing in tune with nature, helping the predators control the pests & soil care
- Vegetable Growing - Managing the vegetable garden, what to grow & when to sow
- The ornamental garden through the seasons - my take on some of the most rewarding plants throughout the year
Fees: £80 = Travelling costs
www.loujnicholls.blogspot.co.uk/
Twitter:@loujnicholls
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/louise-nicholls-07635375 …
Phone: 07794260162
Trained at Garden Organic I have a deep passion for working in tune with nature. I ran the Vegetable Garden at Sissinghurst Castle then progressed to Assist. Head Gardener at Hole Park. I currently work as a Head Gardener at Ulting wick a private garden, open for the NGS & love to share my knowledge with others.
Doug Stewart / 'Gingko' 7, Cottage Mews, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU17 9HD
Talk Topics:
- 10 ways to a better Garden
- Real WOW Plants
- The greates Show on Earth (Chelsea)
- see more of over 20 Gardening themed talks at the website
Fees: depending on the number of people present, fee starts at £65 + VAT + travel expenses @35p per mile
talks@dougstewart.co.uk / doug@waringstewartassociates.co.uk