Lectures
For Horticultural Societies and Garden Clubs
I offer lively illustrated talks for groups nationwide.
I now also all of the usual titles (see below) online via Zoom. Online lectures are adjusted to a slightly shorter format, and I am happy to take questions via email or following the talk.
For details and charges e-mail andy@andymcindoe.com
Popular titles include
Shrubs: Find the perfect plant for every place in your garden. Whether you are looking for something for a shady spot, narrow border or simply the the one with the most fragrant flowers this lecture will inspire you. (Book published 2019)
The Creative Shrub Garden: How to create striking and lasting planting combinations using shrubs. (Book published 2014)
Planting for Wildlife: How to have a wildlife friendly garden without creating a wilderness. Plants that provide food for insects and birds.
Designing and Planting a Small Garden: Making the most of a small space, selecting the best plants for year round interest and low maintenance.
The Winter Garden: Plants that shine during winter. Foliage, flowers, stems and bark.
Beautiful Bulbs: Spring bulbs for pots, naturalising and to add colour to beds and borders.
Trees for Small Gardens: Selecting the right trees for small gardens whether you are looking for blossom, evergreen foliage, autumn colour or a tree for shade or screening.
Beautiful English Gardens: A journey around some classic gardens. Lovely pictures and beautiful flowers. Ideal for non-gardening enthusiasts
Permanent and Seasonal Planting for Pots and Containers: Shrubs, perennials, bulbs and seasonal plants for pots throughout the year.
All lectures are illustrated with around 60 images and last between an hour and an hour and a quarter. For details and charges e mail andy@andymcindoe.com
For After dinner, lunch, Conferences and other events
I am an experienced speaker at events of all types. I aim to be topical, relevant to the interest of the audience , engaging and entertaining. I work with or without visuals and operate nationwide.
For details and quotation e mail andy@andymcindoe.com