Garden-splaining
I love to speak on the topics of horticulture techniques, garden routines, plant choices, composting, and pruning. I will present what your group wants to know with a sense of humor and plain speaking.
My go-to, first time topic for a group is the first one on the list: Thoughtful Gardening. Because of my podcast, I am able to draw on ideas from the experts I interview and combine that information with real life experiences (and failures) in my own garden.
You can write me at LHarris@LHGardens.com to inquire!
“How to Prepare your Garden for Spring” for the Hortulus Garden Club in Greenwich, CT
“Leslie Harris connects. She is just one of those excellent teachers all of us wish we had in our formative gardening years. Leslie speaks on concepts that resonate with new and experienced gardeners.”
Topics
Here are just some topics that Leslie speaks on:
Thoughtful Gardening: how to combine sustainability with beauty in the garden.
Winter pruning and other and garden chores to do above 40 degrees
The List: How to prepare your garden for spring
The Container Continuum: How to have year round interest by your front door
Summer Doldrums: Tips on how to maintain your enthusiasm as the season gets hot and boring.
COMPOST— how to fall in love!
Winter or Christmas containers made easy; well easier.
Customized topics or general garden philosophy
Hydrangea Pruning Demystified
“ Leslie is knowledgeable, informative and very entertaining as well as being laugh out loud funny. We have had her speak both via zoom and live and she didn’t disappoint. I would highly recommend Leslie to speak to any garden organization/program and it’s very likely that she will be invited back to speak to our club again!”
“Listening to Leslie’s podcast is like chatting with my best friend who is as crazy about gardening as I am. I always learn something new, and she reignites my passion for plants with every episode.”
“I was in charge of programs for the Keswick Garden Club and had Leslie speak at one of our meetings and the members loved her. She is very knowledgeable and informative without ‘preaching’ to the group. She also shows she’s like the rest of us when she forgets a plant or species name. She chuckles, makes a quick apology, and keeps on rolling. I would highly recommend Leslie to any garden club or garden related group as a program speaker - you will not be disappointed.”
“Leslie’s presentation to our group was a highlight at the event. She provided a combination of knowledge, audience engagement, and humor that drew rave reviews. Members and attendees alike have requested that she speak again at future events.”
“Leslie’s program for Salisbury Garden Club was fabulous. She is such an engaging, knowledgeable speaker. Quite a few members spoke to me afterwards to say how much they enjoyed her and her energy! ”