I am a local speaker who has lectured at numerous professional organizations, businesses,  and special interest groups.

 

I am a lifelong gardener, Maryland Master Gardener, Maryland Master Naturalist,  Certified Professional Horticulturalist, Certified ISA Arborist, Medical Cannabis Agent/Consultant, and an independent Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Scout and Consultant.

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Below is a list of current Presentations. Topics can be combined to create a series for your group. Special requests are welcome.

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*Virtual presentations are also available*

 

Speaking Topics:

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• Successful Landscape Management in a Warming World (CEU) 

• IPM and the Diagnostic Process (CEU) 

• ​Assessing your BCA’s (Biological Control Agents) (CEU) 

• Shifting to Biological Controls (CEU) 

• CSI Maryland: Using IPM Diagnostics to Solve Plant Mysteries (CEU) 

• You Can't Judge a Bush by its Color: Using IPM in the Landscape (CEU) 

• Blooms, Birds, and Bugs - Creating an Ecosystem to Support Beneficials

• Sustainable Gardening Practices 

• No-till or Lasagna Gardening 

• Gardening with 20/20 Vision: Quality Gardening Techniques

• How will our Climate Change our Home Gardening Practices

• Boxwood Blight and Other Problems (CEU) 

• Understanding the Spotted Lanternfly (CEU) 

• Gardening, It's for the Birds

• Tips and Tricks to Attract Hummingbirds to your Garden

• Bluebirds: How to Support Native Cavity-Nesting Birds

• Common Garden Bugs

• Gardening for Butterflies

• Pollinator-Friendly Garden Design & Practices

• How to Create a Backyard Oasis

• How to Create a Backyard Habitat

• Gardening to Attract Wildlife

• Gardening with Native Plants

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 CEU  - Eligible for Continuing Education Units