Speaker Events

Why our members love speakers

Speakers deepen your gardening knowledge

HPSO brings speakers to the Portland area and via Zoom to lecture on topics relevant to today’s curious gardeners. Talks are open to the public. HPSO members receive discounted admission. Recent speakers have included:

Dan Hinkley of Windcliff Plants
Sean Hogan of Cistus Design Nursery
Loree Bohl of the danger garden blog
Fergus Garrett of Great Dixter
Troy Scott Smith of Sissinghurst Castle and Garden
Jill Nooney of Bedrock Garden
Bill Thomas of Chanticleer Garden
... and more!

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HPSO SPEAKER EVENTS

Frequently Asked Questions

How many speaker events are there per year?

It really depends on the speaker and venue availability. Events where there is always a speaker are: the Annual Meeting (which is free to members), PlantFest (small admission), and Plant Nerd Night (six shorter talks that are free to attend). The rest of the year is rounded out with speakers as they are available.

I heard there are amazing door prizes, is this true?

Yes, it’s not an urban legend. Come to a speaker event and leave with a plant, book, subscription, gardening equipment, you name it!

Do HPSO members receive a discount on speaker events?

Yes! Absolutely, discounts on admission are typically 30% to 50%. Your membership is already paying off in knowledge and savings!

Where are these events?

We try to mix it up so people have the opportunity to attend something close to their home. We’ve held events with speakers throughout the Portland metro area and Lake Oswego and Oregon City.