I try to make all my presentations both horticulturally accurate and at the same time being light-hearted and entertaining. Slides are a thing of the past. My modern PowerPoint presentations allow more information to be displayed in addition to just pictures, making for more interesting approaches to subjects. I also offer large screen video presentations with full stereo sound and my commentary on some places and gardens I have visited and recorded recently. A full range of props is supplied including radio microphones, stereo PA system, the latest laser digital projector and large screen (7ft (2.13 metres)) where necessary. All I ask for is a contact telephone number for the day of the talk, directions, (preferably post code of venue!) close suitable parking and a 13amp socket!

I was born in Lincolnshire, started selling lettuces at 6 years old, worked on local nurseries before going home after school. I trained at local Agricultural colleges before going on to Edinburgh Botanic Garden as a Student, leaving with honours and all but one of the top awards.

I then moved to Birmingham, working for 20 years as a Horticultural Training Officer and working as researcher and presenter on Central TV’s Gardening Time for 611 episodes. Today I still write, run gardening clubs, and give appearances throughout Britain in addition to giving horticultural advice and running gardening holidays around the world.

For many years I have been closely associated with Ashwood Nurseries, this gave me access to John Massey's garden which in turn provides me with a wealth of horticultural excellence that is incorporated into many of my presentations.

Today I use the latest computer, laser projection, and audio technology to make my talks much more of a total horticultural experience to be remembered rather than just another gardening talk!