Insects in the garden: friends or foes
Sophie Leguil
- Region:
- Anywhere
- Notice Period:
- Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid: £80 + travel (contact me to discuss this)
- Category:
- Hobbies
- Updated:
- 12th September 2019
- Tagged:
- Insects | Gardening | Horticulture | Science
In this talk, I try to challenge the perception that many of us gardeners have when it comes to insects. For example, slugs are hated because they nibble on seedlings and plants, but did you know that the Leopard slug is actually more of a friend as it eats other pests? I also talk about the importance of pollination in the garden, and on how you can, with simple actions, make you garden more friendly to insects.
Views: 1161 | Enquiries: 7About Sophie Leguil
---ONLINE TALKS mainly---
Trained as a botanist & ecologist, I am fascinated by the natural world in all its forms. I have previously worked in a botanical garden, and in a national charity conserving the wonderful diversity of cultivated plants in the UK, from rare vegetable varieties to 18th century carnations.
I now work freelance as horticultural advisor, ecological surveyor, botanical tour leader (Europe and Asia) and writer.
I have given talks to a wide range of audiences, from gardening clubs, professional landscapers, to MSc students or government staff. I am always happy to adapt the length and the content of my talks to your needs.
As I have moved to France, I mainly give online talks (Zoom, Google, Teams...) though please feel free to contact me if you'd like to discuss about an in-person talk in the UK.
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