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 All of my presentations are delivered using the modern medium of PowerPoint. I have my own digital projector, laptop and stand.  I do not bring a screen. Some of the images are animated, and music, appropriate to the talk is often included, all of which provide additional interest.

•  IDYLLIC ITALIAN GARDENS

    This talk features Magnolia and Camellia time in the gardens on and around Lake Maggiore

Magnolia, Gresham Hybrid, ‘Peter Smithers’

• ADVENTURES IN YUNNAN (China)

Share in the excitement of exploring the Chinese Province of Yunnan and discover wonderful and new species of plants in the company of the former Curator of the Kunming Botanical Gardens.

 

Children of Yunnan in a field of Rhododendron racemosum

• EXPLORING THE NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND

In 2008 my husband and I realised a long held ambition to tour New Zealand and see its incredibly beautiful scenery, its botanical gardens and plants.  In this presentation you can also experience the Maori culture,  unique geological features and stunning coastline.

 

Eucalyptus ficifolia

• EXPLORING THE SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND

In this sequel to ‘Exploring the North Island of New Zealand’, I continue my tour of this scenic country, going in search of whales, sea lions, royal albatross and yellow-eyed penguins. Join me as I fly over spectacular Mount Cook, sail in Milford Sound, walk into Christchurch Cathedral before the earthquake and finally visit the paradise Cook Islands.

'Sandfly Beach', Near Dunedin, New Zealand South Island

• ‘LYRICAL ‘LA MORTELLA’

This presentation visits Pompeii, the beautiful islands of Capri and Ischia. I invite you to share with me the idyllic gardens of the late Sir William and Lady Susana Walton at ‘La Mortella’.

La Mortella, Ischia

• BHUTAN - KINGDOM OF RARE PLANTS

 Travel with me as I trek through this unique country, meet the endearing Bhutanese people, learn about their Buddhist culture and discover some rare and exciting plant species. 

Buddhist Monks in Bhutan

• ‘GLORIOUS GARDENS OF FRANCE’

  A tour around the inspirational and beautiful gardens of the Mediterranean, Dordogne and the Loire regions.

Eyrignac, one of the glorious gardens of France

• 'SPRING FLOWERS OF CRETE'

      Travel through this legendary landscape to see the spectacular spring flowers

Tulipa bakeri

• 'THE TALE OF TWO GARDENS'

     The stunning Botanical and Orchid Gardens and sensational 'Gardens by the Bay' in Singapore.

The Orchid Garden in the Singapore Botanical Gardens

• SPECTACULAR SOUTH AFRICA

         The gorgeous flowers, wonderful wildlife and fantastic scenery of this amazing country

Watsonia in the Huguenot Memorial Garden, Franschhoek

• SPRING IN JAPAN

       Travelling around Japan to enjoy the exquisite gardens and fascinating culture

                                     Azaleas at the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, Tokyo                                               The Pond Garden at the Adachi Museum of Art

NEW FOR 2020

' MY JAPANESE JOURNEY'

The rare opportunity to explore the unique UNESCO island of Yakushima, Hiroshima and the splendid historical gardens of Kyoto