Public Speaking
One of my favorite ways to get the message out about roses is to speak with garden clubs (online or in person). I ask a speaking fee of $150 for an in-person event at local clubs. I’m quite happy to bring along plants for sale, and I can set up online ordering in advance for garden club guests. For any group outside of the lower mainland, I’m happy to work out details for a visit, but we’d have to talk about a fee to cover travel expenses.
Here are some of the clubs I’ve booked so far for the 2025 season. For those who live nearby, there may be an opportunity for club members and visitors to pre-book plants & have them delivered to the meeting:
Mar 12 Chilliwack Garden Club
Mar 19 Lynn Valley Garden Club
Apr 28 Sechelt Garden Club (online)
May 21 Maple Ridge Garden Club
Jul 26 Fraser Pacific Rose Society
Sep 16 Vancouver Rose Society
Sep 24 Salt Spring Island Garden Club
Local Selling Events
Most seasons I’ve been able to book time at local selling events like farmers markers and specialty plant sales. Here’s what I’ve planned so far for 2025 (subject to changes and additions):
Mar 9 BC Master Gardeners – Michael J. Fox Theater
Apr 5 BC Council of Garden Clubs
Apr 11 t o13 Bradner Flower Show
Apr 26 Langley Garden Club Plant Sale
May 4 Coquitlam Farmers Market
May 18 Coquitlam Farmers Market
Jun 7 Gwynne Vaughan Park Plant Sale
Jun 8 Coquitlam Farmers Market
Jun 15 Vancouver Rose Society Show
Jun 22 Coquitlam Farmers Market
Do you know of another worthwhile (read: well-attended) local community event or plant sale you think we should attend? If so, drop us a message.
