A slide/talk presentation can add immeasurably to the enjoyment and discovery of the ‘glory of the garden’. For more information on these and other presentations I give, please refer to:

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Great Gardeners - From Capability Brown to Prince Charles

There are as many ways to design a garden, as there are flowers to plant in it. What makes the difference from a mundane plot to inspired planting? See how garden design developed from the 18th c. to the present day, beautifully illustrated with slides. Franki will highlight the main movers in garden history.

Victorian Gardening - Fads & Fashions

Find out the true story of Garden Gnomes, little gnome facts! Ever wondered why the inventor of the lawn mower would wait till nightfall before experimenting with his new invention? What is the meaning of ‘carpet-bedding’? The Victorians took from many sources, mythology, scientific discoveries, periods of history; all was sifted and re-created for their own delight. Using slides Franki plots the development of gardening in the 19th century.