Talking is my life, both professionally and personally and especially if the topic is daylilies! There are many facets to the daylily universe, and after 30 years growing, showing and loving daylilies and daylily people - I have a lot to talk about.
If you are a garden center, plan a workshop for your customers at your location. And for social, library or civic group, these presentations are very interesting for a monthly program. For the Rotary, Lions, Master Gardeners, Junior Leagues, Church Women's (and Men's) groups, and many other general garden clubs and hobbyist groups - in person or virtually - there is fun to be had talking about daylilies and related topics.
I also offer tours and workshops in my garden during bloom season. Bring your garden club to me for a fun field trip.
I also offer tours and workshops in my garden during bloom season. Bring your garden club to me for a fun field trip.
There are several digital presentations on the shelf that I would love to share with you. Speaker Fees/ Honorariums are arranged uniquely with each group and yes, I will travel.
"Daylilies 101 and Beyond"
Of course you know daylilies. You might already have some feelings about them in a perennial landscape. This presentation explores the intricacies of daylilies through 125 stunning, digital photos of the best of the best. Enjoy back-and-forth conversation with me as we learn more about this "perfect perennial!" Daylily photography is one of my passions. In 2017, I moved from traditional cameras exclusively to my iPhone for all my landscape photography. A recent iPhone photo of mine made the cover of "Garden Gate" magazine, and I am convinced a great photo is not fully dependent on the equipment being used. We will explore iPhone photography in this class. This presentation discovers what "makes" a good photo, reviews basic theories of successful composition, lighting and interpretation. Taught through my own photos (good and bad), you'll learn more than you ever thought possible about "cell phone" photography.
Every club or social organization is experiencing challenges reaching, obtaining and retaining membership. This presentation explores strategies to improve your "meetings," and set your sights on a more active and growing group. Practical ideas and handouts for further reflection are included.
"Small Things Matter"
Daylilies come in many sizes and forms. Small (3" up to 4.5") and Miniature (Under 3") daylilies are some of the most popular. Through 100+ stunning photos taken all over the country, we explore these two specific niches.
"The Collective Experience"
Once you dip your toe into the vast daylily ocean, you find there are as many facets to this hobby of “Doing Daylilies” as there are regions in the AHS. A gardener can be inspired by collecting, science, photography, culture, hybridizing, propagating, marketing, writing, traveling, serving, and sharing the collective experience of daylilies. Connecting with others who share a common interest is vital to our growth as gardeners. Through photography and stories, this presentation explores many facets of daylilydom and invites you to join the AHS for a new collective experience in 2025.
Once you dip your toe into the vast daylily ocean, you find there are as many facets to this hobby of “Doing Daylilies” as there are regions in the AHS. A gardener can be inspired by collecting, science, photography, culture, hybridizing, propagating, marketing, writing, traveling, serving, and sharing the collective experience of daylilies. Connecting with others who share a common interest is vital to our growth as gardeners. Through photography and stories, this presentation explores many facets of daylilydom and invites you to join the AHS for a new collective experience in 2025.
"Daylilies and Social Media"
An interesting, internet road trip looking for daylilies! This journey will make stops at Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, the AHS website, and the Members Portal. We will visit other daylily related websites, blogs and auctions and answer some questions about the great benefits for all kinds of sellers, collectors, photographers, historians and enthusiasts. Audience members will be asked to submit questions related to daylilies and technology before the presentation and Nikki will select several to answer live. This is your chance to ask the question you have been too scared to ask before about technology and daylilies. The trip is full of fun pictures of a lot of people, too. Even folks who are already tech savvy will hopefully enjoy the ride.
“Garden Trends: Hybrid daylilies are the new black”
Hybrid daylilies enhance any landscape and add a diverse dimension to the modern perennial garden. Get inspired with beautiful landscaping examples, dig into the latest hybrid daylily trends, and discover your favorite dark-colored daylilies!
"Seeing Double: Through My Lens"
Enjoy a photo journey of beautiful daylilies registered as "double." Over the years my appreciation for this form has grown and maybe through this presentation yours will, too.
"It's Not Your Grandmother's Daylily Anymore"
Think daylilies only come in orange or yellow? Explore vibrant bursts of daylily color in this visual tour that features some of Nikki’s award-winning photographs of daylilies in landscape and exhibition.
“100,000 miles and counting: Daylily travels across the Unites States”
Nikki loves attending and presenting at conferences and garden club meetings across the country. Grab a seat and ride along with her to five AHS national conventions and dozens of private gardens.
"Why You Should Be Blogging"
Nikki started www.agirlandhergarden.com because she wanted to tell the story of her garden. She believes every garden has a tale to tell. In this engaging and informative discussion, she uses her experience launching her and other’s blogs to help gardeners learn the what, why and how of garden blogging. Bring your laptop and start setting up your blog!
Nikki started www.agirlandhergarden.com because she wanted to tell the story of her garden. She believes every garden has a tale to tell. In this engaging and informative discussion, she uses her experience launching her and other’s blogs to help gardeners learn the what, why and how of garden blogging. Bring your laptop and start setting up your blog!
Other Available Presentations:
My Daylily Journey
The American Daylily Society National Convention: A Photo Story - enjoy a journey through 15+ years of attending the annual national event.
10 Things You Might Not Know: The American Hemerocallis Society
Elements of World Class Exhibition Shows – covers the adventure of accredited (and non-accredited) daylily shows and why they are important to the future of daylilies
Working Session - Let's Do An Exhibition! - intensive Q&A surrounding all elements needed for a successful show. This 2-hour program, driven by the Judge's Handbook, is meant for clubs hosting shows for the first time, or the first time in a long time.
Garden Judges Demystified – covers just what garden judges do and how hybridizers can get in on the fun of the AHS Awards System for cultivars
Using the AHS Members Portal to the MAX! – covers some lesser known, but important features of the AHS Members Portal
The American Daylily Society National Convention: A Photo Story - enjoy a journey through 15+ years of attending the annual national event.
10 Things You Might Not Know: The American Hemerocallis Society
Elements of World Class Exhibition Shows – covers the adventure of accredited (and non-accredited) daylily shows and why they are important to the future of daylilies
Working Session - Let's Do An Exhibition! - intensive Q&A surrounding all elements needed for a successful show. This 2-hour program, driven by the Judge's Handbook, is meant for clubs hosting shows for the first time, or the first time in a long time.
Garden Judges Demystified – covers just what garden judges do and how hybridizers can get in on the fun of the AHS Awards System for cultivars
Using the AHS Members Portal to the MAX! – covers some lesser known, but important features of the AHS Members Portal
Elements of World Class Exhibition Shows – covers the adventure of accredited (and non-accredited) daylily shows and why they are important to the future of daylilies
Death by PowerPoint – covers some deadly sins of using PowerPoint and how to avoid putting your audience to sleep with this powerful tool
Exhibitions for the Enthusiast – covers daylily shows from the perspective of the audience. 100+ images of shows around the country
Custom presentations can be developed to meet your needs! Email me or call me or message me on any platform. Let's Talk!
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| My normal pose, as seen on most garden tours, in one of my favorite hats! |
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