PAST SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Yvonne loves “talking gardening” with groups of beginner-to-advanced gardeners at group meetings, conferences, on television, in videos, and on YouTube. Let me know how I can help you! Contact me for rates at [email protected].

Gardening Groups
  • ​American Community Gardening Association National Conference
  • American Community Gardening Association Southwest Regional Conference
  • California Agriculture in the Classroom Conference
  • California Garden Clubs 
  • California State University Northridge Institute of Sustainability
  • Los Angeles County Public Libraries
  • National Gardening Association Children’s Gardening Symposium
  • Pasadena Public Libraries
  • University of California Los Angeles World Cultures Food Politics
  • University of California Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Statewide Conferences
  • University of California Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Training Programs -- Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego Counties​
Television   Online

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Please consider these PowerPoint Presentations:
  • Community Gardening in Los Angeles – many existing approaches satisfy many needs
  • ​Container Gardening in Southern California – what to consider and how to accomplish, including some fun containers
  • England:  Chelsea Flower Show, Prince Charles’ Highgrove Organic Sustainable Garden, “Mother” of Cottage Gardening Marjery Fish – traveling and discovering techniques to use in Southern California
  • Fall and Winter Planting in Southern California - edibles and ornamentals to plant and enjoy during our cool seasons
  • Fall Bulb Planting for Spring Color - why plant bulbs now, planting tips, and a list of which bulbs to choose.
  • ​Garden Art - Fun Decor and Silly Signs​ – creative additions to home gardens
  • Garden Holiday Ornaments – Fun and Art in the Garden – the garden as resource for holiday decor
  • Home Composting - Garden Gold From Kitchen & Garden Waste - considerations and instructions
  • How To Start A Community Garden – critical choices for success
  • How To Start A School Garden – critical choices for success
  • Huell Howser’s Visit to Yvonne’s Garden Demonstrating On-Site Recycling/Repurposing Household  Throwaways Into New Garden Tools – video (requires wifi access) -- includes discussing the items that Huell learned about when he visited my garden
  • Monthly Gardening Tips – what to do and why during every month in Southern California
  • New England Botanical Gardens in Fall - traveling to botanic gardens and discovering techniques to use in Southern California
  • ​North Carolina Botanical Gardens in June – traveling to botanic gardens and discovering techniques to use in Southern California
  • Northern California Garden Delights - visits to Ruth Bancroft's Cactus and Succulent Garden in Walnut Creek, Luther Burbank Home and Garden and Farm in Santa Rosa and Sebastopol, and Sunset Magazine's  Garden in Sonoma
  • Propagating Succulent Cuttings - Step-by-step instructions for any time of year.
  • ​Propagation Tips and Tricks with Seeds, Cuttings, and Divisions - discussing and demonstrating how to start seeds, make cuttings, and divide plants for more edible and ornamental plants to grow and share. 
  • Recycling/Repurposing Household Throwaways Into New Garden Tools – walking through a garden using repurposed items for every task, with examples from gardens around the U.S., Canada, England and Europe​
  • School Gardens in Los Angeles – diverse approaches in adapting classroom lessons into hands-on garden learning activities
  • Spring and Summer Planting in Southern California – edibles and ornamentals to plant and enjoy during our warm seasons
  • Saving Seeds – Wet and Dry – techniques in saving non-hybrid varieties of vegetable and flower seeds to grow again in our gardens and share with other gardeners
  • Southwest Botanical Gardens in Fall – traveling to botanic gardens and discovering techniques to use in Southern California
  • Starting Seeds In the Ground and In Containers - step-by-step techniques for starting seeds year-round to transplant or grow to maturity.
  • Transplanting and Repotting Tips - discussing and demonstrating techniques for success for any season and any plants
  • Unusual Vegetables & Fruits – A World of Possibilities for the Home Gardener – uncommonly but easily grown edible plants in Southern California
  • Vegetables and Herbs – Cultural Techniques – basic growing considerations and techniques
  • ​Vegetables and Herbs – Alphabetical Specifics - growing tips for 60 vegetables and herbs 
  • Wildflower Super Blooms of 2017, 2019, 2023 - visits to the Carizzo Plain National Monument, Highway 58, Goleta, Ventura, Antelope Valley California Poppy Preserve, and Joshua Tree National Monument.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE OF YVONNE'S PRESENTATIONS


                   YVONNE'S  ONLINE  ZOOM  PRESENTATIONS
​Email [email protected] to schedule one  of my Zoom or live presentations for your group, and choose from the topics at left.  

Some of my past webinars are posted on Yvonne's Web Appearances.

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                      YVONNE'S  UPCOMING  PRESENTATIONS

Tuesday, July 22, 2025
6pm
Growing Tips for 40 Vegetables and Herbs with Yvonne Savio
Yvonne will discuss specific growing tips for many vegetables and herbs.
Whittwood Branch Library, 10537 Santa Gertrudes Avenue, Whittier 90603
For more information = Venus Brown, [email protected], 562-567-9950

Thursday, July 24, 2025
4-5pm
Propagation Tips and Tricks with Seeds, Cuttings, and Divisions with Yvonne Savio
Yvonne discusses and demonstrates how to start seeds, make cuttings, and divide plants for more edible and ornamental plants to grow and share.
Exposition Branch Library, Los Angeles Public Library, 3900 S Western Ave, Los Angeles 90062
For more information = Alicia Rodriguez, [email protected], 323-290-3113 
 
Saturday, August 9, 2025
11am 
Container Gardening with Vegetables and Herbs with Yvonne Savio
Yvonne discusses what vegetables and herbs to consider growing and how to succeed, including some fun containers.
Torrance Library, 3301 Torrance Blvd., Torrance 90503
For more information = Suganthi Buehler, [email protected], 310-618-3952

Tuesday, September 9, 2025
11am
Fall and Winter Planting with Yvonne Savio
The Year Round Garden Club hosts Yvonne discussing the many edible and ornamental plants to enjoy during our cool seasons.
Liberty Plaza, 14181 Telegraph road, Whittier 90604
For more information = Barbara Cosand, [email protected], 562-694-2931
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Saturday, September 27, 2025
10:30am 
Propagation Tips and Tricks with Seeds, Cuttings, and Divisions with Yvonne Savio
Yvonne discusses and demonstrates how to start seeds, make cuttings, and divide plants for more edible and ornamental plants to grow and share.
North Hollywood Library, 5211 Tujunga Avenue, North Hollywood 91601
For more information = Ethel Dimapasok, [email protected], 818-766-7185

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
7pm 
Container Gardening with Vegetables and Herbs with Yvonne Savio
Yvonne discusses what vegetables and herbs to consider growing and how to succeed, including some fun containers
Merriam Chapel, Atherton Baptist Homes, 214 S Atlantic Blvd, Alhambra 91801
For more information = Jackie Burdios, 818-903-3169,   [email protected]  

Monday, April 13, 2026
10:45am 
Propagating Succulent Cuttings with Yvonne Savio
Los Angeles Garden Club hosts Yvonne demonstrating and discussing step-by-step instructions for any time of year.
Griffith Park Headquarters, 4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles 90027
For more information = Eileen Hatrick, 323-363-4883, [email protected]

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