Education — Community Gardening

Speaker's Bureau List

Name	Phone	Address	Topics	Availability	Cost
Glenn Grosch	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	H: 312-943-5538	1460 N. Sandburg Terrace #2210 Chicago, IL 60610	Urban garden design; garden photography	Evenings and weekends	$100 for 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: 708-345-7943	1435 S. 21st St. Maywood, IL 60153	Floral design with 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 minute lecture plus $50 for materials (optional). May include addtional fee for extensive travel.
Mr. Laury Lewis	H: 773-327-8111 F: 773-868-0078 Email Mr. Lewis	Chicago	Garden techniques, Pruning, Bulbs, Perennials, Annuals, Basic Design, Aquascaping, Trees and Shrubs, Small Space Gardening, Native plants, Container Gardening, Putting the Garden to Bed, Shade Gardening	Days, evenings, weekends	$100-$150/hour
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	$75
Sue Cubberly	773-774-5333 Email Ms. Cubberly	Chicago	"Rain Gardens and Why They Are Important" approx. 45 min. to 1 hour presentation covering freshwater and its limited supply, issues with stormwater runoff, on-site (home) solutions homeowners and gardeners can use to prevent runoff, benefits of rain gardens and installation and maintenance instructions.	Days, evenings, weekends	$150-$200 depending on location based on distance; extended field or hands-on workshops available.
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	$175 for one-hour presentation; $225 for 90 minute presentation