Speaker's Bureau

The following directory contains an alphabetical listing of our members who are landscape designers and/or landscape contractors and are offering their services as speakers on various topics.  Types of organizations served are garden clubs, schools, garden centers, community groups, nature areas and other public gatherings. 

Please feel free to contact our speakers directly for your group's upcoming events.

Name
Topics
Contact Information
Ahmed (M.A.Landscape & Garden design), Iftikhar
TREELINE DESIGNZ (international) 
History of Islamic Gardens & Design
Shalimar Gardens & History
Energy efficiant & Low maintenence
Gardens for people with special need
Telephone: 503-844-0645
Cell: 415-341-7743
ifti5ua@yahoo.com / ifti5@hotmail.com
http://www.treelinedesignz.com
 
Beare, Holly
Hughes Water Gardens 
Water gardening
Pruning ornamental shrubs and small trees
garden.helper@ymail.com
 
Bowman, Penny
Outer Spaces Design and Landscape 
Cisterns/Managing runoff
Telephone: 503-908-0900
Cell: 206-724-8595
pl-bowman@comcast.net
 
Caine, John
JOY CREEK NURSERY / DESIGN ANNEX 
Getting started in the garden
Garden paths and circulation
Hell strips
Creating gardens for the way we live
Telephone: 503-231-8420
FAX: 503-231-8420
caine@easystreet.com
http://www.joycreek.com
 
Crockett, Laura
GARDEN DIVA DESIGNS 
Designing YOUR unique garden.
Discovering the landscape of home.
Adding the Alchemy of water to your garden.
Small space screening and garden enhancement.
Telephone: 503-648-2218
Cell: 503-381-0261
laura@gardendiva.com
http://www.gardendiva.com
525 NE Edison St.   Hillsboro  OR  97124  
Daniels, Darcy
BLOOMTOWN GARDENS 
Ensemble Performances: Plants that Earn Their Keep
Show Stopping Containers
Something from Nothing: Stories of Garden Creation
Telephone: 503-331-1783
darcy@bloomtown.net
http://www.bloomtown.net
 
Dresner, Gail
CIRCADIAN CONSULTING & DESIGN, LLC 
Native Plant Gardening
Landscape Design for Slopes
Telephone: 503-632-1191
FAX: 1-484-727-1976
circadian@bctonline.com
http://www.circadian.us
 
Hardiman, Lucy
PERENNIAL PARTNERS 
Telephone: 503-231-0025
FAX: 503-231-0326
lucyflora@comcast.net
 
Hummel, Dawn
BEEDAZZLED GARDENS & DESIGN 
Twigs and Berries (Blueberry and Rasberry Care)
Top 20 Small Trees for Urban Spaces
New Zealand / Australian Plants
Garden Castles of the East Coast
Top 10 for Pacific NorthWest Gardening Questions
Telephone: 503-784-0691
FAX: 503-614-9633
beedazzledgardens@yahoo.com
http://beedazzledgardens.wordpress.com/
 
Kirk, P. Annie
RED BIRD DESIGN 
Therapeutic gardens
Reap the bounty of healing gardens
Gardens for aging-in-place
Garden Intentions
Team building to get your garden built
Telephone: 503-887-3439
annie@redbirddesign.net
http://www.RedBirdDesign.net
PO Box 83   Aurora  OR  97002  
Leckey, David
OREGON SMALL TREES NURSERY 
small trees for small spaces
Telephone: 503-625-9467
FAX: 503-625-9468
mail@oregonsmalltrees.com
http://www.oregonsmalltrees.com
 
Lindsay, Carol & Bob
DESIGN IN A DAY 
Waterwise Gardening starts with the Soil
Winter gardens grasses, heathers and more
Plants for the waterwise garden
Unveiling the Secrets of Small Sustainable Gardens
Preparing the garden for summer heat
Telephone: 503-223-2426
Cell: 503-703-8188
designinaday@comcast.net
http://www.design-in-a-day.com
 
Main, Jan
Jan Main Design 
How to develop and maintain good soil
Contemplative Gardens
Cell: 503-807-1219
jmain8@hotmail.com
www.janmaindesign.com
 
Marsh, Anne
MARSH & FEAR GARDEN SOLUTIONS 
Telephone: 503-244-4089
Cell: 503-704-8070
acmarsh3@comcast.net
http://www.marshfear.com
0206 SW Idaho St.   Portland  OR  97239  
McMillen, Sean
Hana Farms LLC 
Gardening with hardy orchids
Telephone: 503-638-0985
sean@hanafarms.com
http://hanafarms.com
1600 SW Borland Rd   West Linn  OR  97068  
Morton, Elizabeth
Blue Stem Design 
Telephone: 503-319-4714
liz@bluestemdesigns.com
 
Nagel APLD, Vanessa Gardner
Seasons Garden Design LLC 
I speak on a variety of topics related to
Garden Planning & Design, Sustainability
Changing Gardens during Challenging Times
Understanding Basic Design Principles
Low Maintenance, High Impact
Telephone: 360-546-2746
vanessa@SeasonsGardenDesign.com
http://www.SeasonsGardenDesign.com
 
Nelson, Vern
A NEW LEAF EDIBLE LANDSCAPE DESIGN 
Espaliers, Fruiting walls and Belgian Fences
Edible landscaping
Kitchen Gardening
From Garden to Kitchen
Beyond Peas and Carrots
Telephone: 503-762-0744
hungrygardener@yahoo.com
 
Nickerson, Ann
ANN NICKERSON LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INC. 
How to design a four season border
Design 101 - 2 class sessions
How to design a great front yard
Ornamental Grasses
Design Fragrant Garden Containers
Telephone: 503-846-1298
Cell: 503-846-1352
ann@nickerson.net
http://www.ann.nickerson.net
321 NE 64th Ct.   Hillsboro  OR  97124  
Nordstrom, Kip
KIP NORDSTROM DESIGN LLC/ HEARTH 'N SOUL LLC. 
Topic may be tailored to situation,
General gardening
Garden Design
Extensive travel related to design
Telephone: 503-636-6840
FAX: 503-697-5882
cgkj@comcast.net
http://www.kipnordstromdesign.com
 
Rutherford, Lindy
CLOUD COUNTRY LANDSCAPE DESIGN 
Water Garden Design
Embellishing Your Outdoor Living Space
Beyond Perennials, I Love Shrubs!
Easy to Grow Vegetables- How to Tips
Drip Irrigation
Telephone: 503-504-5083
cloudylindy@hotmail.com
PO Box 723   21095 S Lower Highland Rd   Beavercreek  OR  97004  
Stanek, Rick
FALLEN NATURE, LANDSCAPE RE-DESIGN 
Telephone: 503-366-1767
rickstanek@opusnet.com
31970 Brinn Road   St. Helens  OR  97051  
Stevenson, Jeff
JSI LANDSCAPES 
Telephone: 503-692-6500
Cell: 971-246-9008
FAX: 503-692-6522
jeff@jsilandscapes.com
http://www.jsilandscapes.com
 
Sweeney, J J
SALAMANDER DESIGNS 
Landscaping with Native Plants
Landscaping for Year'round Beauty
Lower Maintenance Landscaping
Waterwise Landscaping. +Raingardens & Ecoroofs.
Lawn Alternatives. Small Spaces. LSing in Shade.
Telephone: 503-234-6156
Cell: 503-804-5252
FAX: 503-234-6156
JJ@salamanderdesignsnw.com
http://www.salamanderdesignsnw.com
 
Taylor, Paul
PAUL TAYLOR, OCNP GARDEN DESIGN AND CONSULTATION 
Garden Design issues that relate to living well.
How to choose containers and plants.
Working with native plants in gardens.
Have Fun in the Garden!
Telephone: 503-639-1912
PaulTaylorOCNP@aol.com
http://web.mac.com/paultaylorocnp
 
Taylor, Anne
LIVING ELEMENTS LANDSCAPE 
Pet friendly gardens
How to have a beautiful garden with a pet
Telephone: 503-333-1590
anne@livingelementslandscape.com
http://livingelementslandscape.com
 
Thornburg, Phil
WINTERBLOOM, INC 
Mixing Shrubs and Perennials
Drainage and your yard
Telephone: 503-598-0219
phil.thornburg@winterbloominc.com
http://www.winterbloominc.com
 
Tolman, Deborah
AVANT GARDENS and Dr. Deb's Habitats 
Telephone: 503-287-7980
deb@debtolman.com
www.debtolman.com
 
Vaden, Mario
M. D. VADEN: Pruning & Tree Care Advice 
Trees:Pruning,for management, Design, Selection
Telephone: 503-626-1904
mdvaden@gmail.com
http://www.mdvaden.com
 
Werner, Stacey
TRYON CREEK LANDSCAPE, INC. 
Concrete design, installation and construction
High end residential landscape installation work
Hardscape and pavers- design and installation
Telephone: 503-624-2174
FAX: 503-624-9880
swerner@tryoncreek.com
http://www.tryoncreek.com
 
West, David
Structures in Landscape 
 
Whitworth, Amy
PLAN-IT EARTH DESIGN 
Rain Gardens
Garden Design for small spaces, for privacy
Hedgerows
Designing with Native Plants
Sustainablility in Landscaping
Telephone: 503-239-0105
plan-it-earth@comcast.net
http://www.plan-it-earthdesign.com
 
Young, Beth
Beth Young Garden Design, LLC 
Naturescape Your Yard
The Principles of Landscape Design
Sell in 6: How to Improve Your Home's Curb Appeal
Designing with Native Plants; Why and How
Design Your Yard 1-Day Workshop
Telephone: 541-738-2971
beth@bygardendesign.com
http://www.bygardendesign.com
534 NW 4th St   Corvallis  OR  97330