Talks and Demonstrations

Plews Gardening Talks Topics

  1. Garden Design Tips & Tricks
  2. Tips for buying garden plants
  3. Trees for Small Gardens
  4. Ground Cover Plants for Your Shady Front Garden
  5. Themed Planting Schemes – Ornamental
  6. Themed Planting Schemes – Edible
  7. Unusual Vegetables for You to Grow
  8. Slug and Snail Resistant Herbaceous Perennials
  9. Seed sowing tips & tricks
  10. Edible Annual Flowers to Grow in Your Garden
  11. Herbs to Grow for Your Pets
  12. Drought tolerant plants for containers
  13. Dividing herbaceous perennials for free plants
  14. Tips for planting, growing & showing spring flowering bulbs
  15. Seed collecting from your garden & how to store them
  16. Garden Planning – take an objective look & improve your garden
  17. Record keeping – how necessary is it?
  18. Spitfires and Slow Worms – finding & restoring Marie’s garden (story so far)
  19. Gardening is fun – ask the Kids!
  20. Composting Tips & Tricks

Some of these gardening talks are seasonal, some are interactive demonstrations rather than just a slideshow type talk

Not an exhaustive list – ask if there’s another topic your members are keen to know about!

And if you’re curious about Plews Gardening Workshops, click the button – Marie offers these in her own garden but also at your venue.  

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Marie Shallcross, Garden Consultant

Attending one of Marie’s gardening talks is more than just sitting in a chair and being spoken to. It’s a learning experience and an inspirational journey. She brings her vast knowledge to life with captivating stories, simple explanations and demonstrations.

Her approach to talks makes gardening accessible and enjoyable for everyone and they are the perfect opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical tips to take home and use in your own garden.

Marie is all about helping others make the most of their gardens through her fun teaching, engaging talks, hands-on workshops, and awesome writing. She creates stunning, edible gardens where people, pets, and wildlife can coexist together in harmony (most of the  time).

Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just beginning your journey, Marie’s talks are the perfect opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical tips.

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Marie Shallcross

About Your Speaker

Marie Shallcross is not just any gardener; she is a horticultural virtuoso with a deep-rooted love for nature and a keen eye for design. Her work has earned Plews Garden Design numerous accolades, making it a trusted name across the UK. With Marie’s personalized guidance, you can unlock the secrets of successful gardening, from creating stunning garden designs to mastering the art of planting.

Marie’s weekly award-winning blog, Plews Potting Shed, has garnered a loyal following, thanks to its engaging and informative content. As a prolific writer, she has penned numerous eBooks and articles, contributing to professional horticultural websites and garden centres. Her writing is not only insightful but also brimming with enthusiasm, making complex gardening concepts accessible and enjoyable.

In 2022, she fell in love with and moved to a seriously overgrown hillside garden, neglected for more than 15 years. The comment “It’s a bit of a challenge” from her gardening friends gives you an idea of how big a project it is! But Marie is slowly uncovering its 1930s origins and adding a personal touch with favourite plants and design ideas. It’s slowly giving the garden a fresh start, and who doesn’t love a transformation?

 

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