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.

Find out more about the topics I speak about.

“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.”
— Liz Primeau, author, TV host, founding editor of Canadian Gardening magazine

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!””
— Michelle Bennett, Go Local Food Network
““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!””
— Linda Crago, Tree and Twig Heirloom Vegetable Farm
““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!””
— Susan Poizner, Growing for Green
““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.””
— Conrad Richter, Richters Herbs

Speaking Services Offered

Virtual presentations and live presentations in the Toronto area.

  • 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!”
— Guest, Food Gardening Talk for Valley Town Club