DIANA GUY -
All 18 talks are illustrated with slides, and last around one and a quarter hours, however they can be tailored to meet specific needs.
BEYOND THE GARDEN GATE
We look at how ideas taken from some of our finest gardens can be translated into our own gardens at home.
Includes Beth Chatto’s garden, Hidcote, Great Dixter and many other wonderful gardens.
‘BBC GARDENER OF THE YEAR -
Find out all about how Diana won BBC Gardener of the Year Competition in 2004 -
Diana’s famous garden, Welcome Thatch, created over 20 years, raised over £50,000 for charity.
In March 2008 she moved to a new home in Manswood, and set out to create another interesting garden, See how she progresses, restoring and developing a half acre plot.
The talk also refers back to the old garden.
See how traditional ideas meet modern innovation in planting, design and management.
Old favourites and new plants too, that evoke the spirit of Cottage gardening, and how they are used to effect in a diverse selection of gardens.
THE SECRET LIVES OF PLANTS
For centuries man has used plants for a wide variety of uses, from clothing and building to medical treatments. Myths and folklore go back centuries. We discover about some of these surprising secret lives.
CREATIVITY IN THE GARDEN
What lifts a garden above all others? How can you achieve the ‘Wow’ factor in your garden? We look at stunning plant combinations, and how artefacts are used to good effect in a range of inspiring gardens.
Looking at a variety of gardens in Britain and abroad that use exotic plants to create a tropical atmosphere.
How to create and maintain a wildlife garden-
GARDEN OPEN TODAY
A history of the NGS, and then we look at a selection of gardens in Dorset, from the grand to the bijou that open to the public for the National Gardens Scheme. PART OF THE FEE IS DONATED TO NGS
IRISH GARDENS
Glorious gardens in the county of Cork and around Dublin.
Take a tour around the North and South Islands and enjoy visiting a range of gardens in stunning settings.
Looking at gardens, plants, landscapes and local life in a variety of exotic venues, including Mexico
THE ALL YEAR ROUND GARDEN
How to create a garden that has something of interest every week of the year using trees, shrubs, bulbs, perennials annuals and biennials to good effect.
Treasures and Pleasures of autumn – how to keep the display going
A look at hellebores, where they come from, different types and how to use them to good effect in the garden
The fee for talks in 2009 is £50 for a group of under 50, £60 for a group of 50 – 70 and £70 for a group of over 70, plus travel expenses of 30p per mile.
These versatile and easy plants are often ignored but can greatly enhance the garden.