Education
Speaker’s Bureau List
| Name | Contact Information |
Topics | Availability | Cost |
| Glenn Grosch | H: (847) 358-7344 1881 W. Tweed Inverness, IL 60067 (Home) |
Seeds, deciduous shrubs (care), deciduous shrubs (selection), soils, fruit trees and plants, vegetative propagation, organic gardening, hydrangeas, all about woodies | Year-round, days or evenings. | $175 for one-hour presentation, $200 for 90 minute presenation. |
| John Stubbings | W: (773) 660-4081 2825 Weller Ln. Northbrook, IL 60062 (Business) |
Orchids—any topic regarding these flowers | Year-round, evenings and weekends only. | $75 for 60 minute lecture |
| Ms. Mayo Underwood | W: (815) 338-6277 1414 Zimmerman Rd. Woodstock, IL 60098 (Business) |
Seed saving, plant propagation, ABCs of Genetic Engineering | Year-round, days or evenings, weekdays and weekends. | $175 per class + $.50/mile |
| Kim Kaulas | (773) 761-3668 1353 W. Norwood Chicago, IL 60660 (Home) |
Year-round landscaping; landscaping in the shade; small space landscaping | Not available April-October, after that, flexible | $100 for one-hour presentation including handouts. |
| Jackie Kotz | C: 312-919-7765 1460 N. Sandburg Terrace #2210 Chicago, IL 60610 |
Edible landscape design | Year-round, days or evenings, weekdays and weekends | $150 for a one hour presentation |
| Marlon Nissen | C: (847) 331-5237 | |||
| Nina Koziol | H: (708) 361-5144 11925 Ford Rd. Palos Park, IL 60464 |
General horticultural topics; garden design history; theme gardens; and other programs | Evenings and weekends | $125 for one-hour presentation. |
| Diane Hunter | H: (847) 277-7118 743 Dundee Avenue Barrington, IL 60010 |
"Japan's Most Beautiful and Unusual Gardens", rarely viewed gardens of Japan with magnificent fall color, insight about enjoying a Japanese garden. Also, "Chelsea Flower Show—2005", "The Incredible Tulip". | Flexible | $130 for one-hour presentation—negotiable |
| Diane Carr | H: (312) 246-2088 1435 S. 21st St. Maywood, IL 60153 |
Floral design w/a flair. Hands-on design techniques with style, taste and elegance. Turn beauty on a budget into affordable elegance. | Day, evenings, weekends | $60/class (limit 10-15) plus $10 transportation fee each way. |
| Nancy Clifton | H: (847) 548-7589 7589 Bittersweet Dr. Gurnee, IL 60031 |
Container gardening (slide and demo), Herbs, Hypertufa programs (trough and sphere), Flower arranging (dried and fresh), Preserving plant material, Floral candles, Wreaths, etc. | Some weekdays, evenings | $125 for 40-60 min. lecture plus $50 for materials (optional)—may include addt'l fee for extensive travel |
| Marian Thill | (847) 966-0231 Morton Grove |
Slide presentation shows shrubs, perennials, and annuals to plant in order to attract birds and butterflies | Days, evenings, weekends | $125 |
| Sue Cubberly | (773) 774-5333 Chicago |
45 minute Powerpoint presentation about "Freshwater and Rain Gardens" including a how-to section A 2-hour workshop involves the presentation above and nearly anything the group would like to do in the second hour. Usually this covers the specifics of plants, materials calculation, hardscape issues (gutters, concrete, etc) | Evenings and weekends | $75 plus expenses for 45 minute presentation; $150 plus expenses for 2-hour workshop |
| Steve Nakon | (847) 590-1221 104 S. George St. Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 |
Natural Foods Cooking, The Healing Power of Food, The Energy of Food, Meditation, Yoga, Breathing and Stress Reduction, Wellness and Work-Life Balance Seminars | Year-round, days, evenings, weekends | $200 for one hour presentation. $250 for 90 minute presentation |