Talk Descriptions
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Enjoy browsing the Traveling Gardener talk descriptions below to find one to attend, or find a talk you would like Kris to present at your club.
Talk overview. Kris Bonner presents photo-rich powerpoints to tell the fun and interesting stories of visiting these areas and beautiful gardens. Talks are about one hour long, and include: an overview, a short lesson on garden design, a travelogue of things to do and see in the area besides the gardens, and then finish with the tour of gardens. Most of the time is spent on a detailed “virtual visit” of the gardens.
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Festival of the Patios- Cordoba, Spain
Cordoba Spain is home to the annual Festival of Patios, two weeks in May when the city opens private, flower-filled courtyards to the public. Join Kris Bonner, the Traveling Gardener, on a virtual tour filled with architecture, floral finery, ceramics, art, and the history and culture of Andalusia. You’ll enjoy a travelogue of southern Spain, learn about patio garden design, then enjoy touring 10 beautiful patio gardens. Go to the schedule to find upcoming talks to attend.
Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, London
Kew Royal Botanic Gardens in London is a must-see garden. Join Kris Bonner as he takes a virtual tour of the iconic Palm House and Princess of Wales Conservatory, with their beautiful and rich botanic diversity, along with the Hive and Treetop Walkway. The talk also includes a travelogue of Bath, the Cotswalds, Oxford, and London, with stops at the Lost Gardens of Heligan, Kiftsgate Court Garden, Highgrove, and Hidcote Manor gardens. Go to the schedule to find upcoming talks to attend.
The Gardens of Lake Como, Italy
Join Kris Bonner on a virtual trip to the gardens of Lake Como, Italy, described by some as “heaven on Earth”. Como is home to many beautiful villas and gardens that were built in the 1800’s during a period of immense wealth. Whether you enjoy visiting gardens or are just interested in traveling to Lake Como, this talk is for you! The talk includes Villa Serbelloni, Villa del Balbianello, Vella Melzi, and Villa Carlotta. Go to the schedule to find upcoming talks to attend.
Gardens of Paris
Bonjour! Paris, the City of Light, is also a city of beautiful gardens. Join Kris Bonner, the Traveling Gardener, as he takes you on a virtual tour of the gardens in and around Paris. The talk includes a travelogue of Paris, a lesson on formal French garden design, and the the garden tours. You’ll see Tuileries Garden, Luxembourg Garden, Jardin des Plantes, Rodin Museum Garden, Versailles Gardens, and Monet’s Garden in Giverny. Go to the schedule to find upcoming talks to attend.
The Gardens of Australia and New Zealand
Botanically, Australia and New Zealand are a plant lovers delight. Join Kris Bonner as he takes us on a fun and interesting virtual visit to the wonderful sights and gardens of Australia and New Zealand. The talk includes a travelogue of the top sights in both countries, followed by the garden tours. You’ll see the Sydney Royal Botanic Garden, Cairns Botanic Garden, Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Hamilton NZ Gardens, and Auckland Domain Wintergardens. Go to the schedule to find upcoming talks to attend.
The Royal Gardens of Spain- the Alhambra and the Alcazar
Join Kris Bonner, the Traveling Gardener, as he takes you on a virtual tour of royal gardens of Spain, including UNESCO World Heritage sites in Granada and Seville. The talk includes a travelogue, a lesson on garden design, and a visit to the exquisite courtyard gardens of the Alhambra, the Alcazar, and other Moorish palaces with their “gardens of paradise.” Go to the schedule to find upcoming talks to attend.
The Chelsea Flower Show, London
The Chelsea Flower Show in London is the largest, oldest, and most famous annual horticultural event in world. New plants, innovative garden designs, and the latest garden devices and technology are launched at Chelsea every year. Join Kris Bonner, the Traveling Gardener, as he takes us on a magical visit to Chelsea. You’ll enjoy a travelogue of Bath, Oxford and London, along with the Lost Gardens of Heligan, Kiftsgate Court Garden, Highgrove, Hidcote Manor Garden, and Miserden Park Gardens. Go to the schedule to find upcoming talks to attend.
The Gardens of Southern California
Southern California is home to some of the best gardens in the world. Join Kris Bonner as he takes a virtual tour of beautiful gardens that will make the perfect day trip sure to please family, friends and out-of-area visitors. The talk includes the gardens Mission San Juan Capistrano, Lotusland, Descanso Gardens, Huntington Botanic Gardens, and Carlsbad Flower Fields. Go to the schedule to find upcoming talks to attend.
The Gardens of Northern California
California is one of the most botanically diverse regions in the world. Join Kris Bonner, the Traveling Gardener, as he takes us on a tour of some of the botanical gardens of cooler, wetter northern California. The talk includes U.C. Berkeley Botanic Garden, San Francisco Golden Gate Park gardens: Japanese Tea Garden, Conservatory of Flowers, California Academy of Sciences, SF Botanical Garden, and the Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden. Go to the schedule to find upcoming talks to attend.
The Tropical Gardens of Florida
South Florida has a tropical climate that supports beautiful, unique plants Join Kris Bonner, the Traveling Gardener, as he takes us on a tour of some tropical beauties. The talk includes a travelogue of south Florida, followed by a visit to these wonder gardens: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, the Kampong, Vizcaya, Naples Botanical Garden, Corkscrew Swamp, and the Everglades National Park. Go to the schedule to find upcoming talks to attend.
The Gardens of the Midwest
One of the joys of domestic travel is exploring gardens with flora that thrive in different climatic zones. Join Kris Bonner, the Traveling Gardener, as he takes us on a tour of the gardens in America’s Midwest- Illinois and Minnesota. The talk includes a travelogue of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois, including Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin and Oak Park buildings. The garden tour includes the beautiful Chicago Botanical Garden, Como Conservatory- St. Paul, and the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Go to the schedule to find upcoming talks to attend.