Speaker Reviews and Comments

25 February 2016

I had the privilege of hearing Linda Larson speak twice last week, during the Northwest Flower and Garden Show, on Remarkable Trees and on Public and Private Masterpiece Gardens, where she provides great perceptiveness about gardens through the ages via famous paintings. I was mesmerized by both talks. Linda researches her topics thoroughly bringing both accurate information and personal insight to her audiences. She has truly mastered the art of modern slide show presentations, creating a beautiful and logical progression through her lectures using fabulous photos. She prepares her script carefully and matches it to the flow of images—sometimes, it’s almost like poetry. Linda is, with a doubt, one of the best speakers I have ever heard.

20 March 2015

Listening to Linda Larson speak of gardens she has visited as the Traveling Gardener ignites the wonder of nature in a remarkable way. One does not have to be either a gardener or a traveler to be transported to a place of beauty, tranquility, and awe through the beautiful photos of the gardens, flowers, and vegetation. Linda invited us to travel with her, hear her stories, and marvel at the wonder nature is as she narrated our journey through so many gardens of the world. Linda’s enthusiasm and joy for the beauty natures provides and which has been cultivated all over the world is what makes this program memorable and this speaker inspiring.

8 July 2014

What a wonderful talk Linda Larson gave to our group–The Inland Empire Gardeners in Spokane, WA. She was one of the best speakers I have heard in over 20 years of monthly speakers! Her talk on “Remarkable Trees” was knowledgeable, well presented, and inspirational. Her voice melodic and personally left me with a sense of peace and well-being. We would have her back to speak to us in a heartbeat.

My husband and I were privileged to hear Linda Larson of Phoenix speak on the subject of “Extraordinary Trees.” We had been told that it would be well worth our time, but we were still amazed by the presentation and by Linda’s powerful communication skills. Two weeks have passed, but it is still very much with us. Linda’s approach was comprehensive. There were facts about the wide variety of trees; their importance to life around the world; their effect on the human psyche and the way they have become embedded in our childhood dreams, our literature and our art. The presentation was technically superb with beautiful, sharp photographs on strikingly colorful backgrounds, and artistic fades from one to the next. Also embedded was a subtle but stirring call to action to save and promote these deeply important parts of life around us. We hope Linda’s intelligent and beautiful work will be made available to many, many audiences. They will be the richer for it.

Linda presented “Traveling 1000 Gardens” for the Pacific Region Garden Clubs convention in April 2025. Very inspirational! I added many gardens to my personal bucket list. We truly appreciated her insights in the beauty of these places.

We were so fortunate to have Linda as a keynote speaker during our garden club convention! Her “1000 Gardens” presentation was both delightful and informative with colorful, breathtaking photography and heartfelt stories about visiting these gardens. The talk was well organized and professionally presented. We would definitely have her back again!

It is always amazing to view gardens from around the world. The variety of plants used in each garden and their designs made each garden unique. Linda’s presentation was the best way to visit so many gardens without traveling anywhere.

Loved the presentation you gave to the garden club in Laguna Woods. The beautiful photographs made me want to travel to see some of them.

On behalf of the Gold Canyon Garden Club and the Superstition Mountain Master Gardeners, we would like to thank you so very much for your fabulous presentation at our meeting on Tuesday!

Your photos were beautiful, the ideas they brought forth were great, and the way you incorporated the photos and history in to your presentation was amazing. You have visited so many wonderful locations that so many of us will never have the opportunity to see… thank you for bringing us those beautiful images of the world!

Gold Canyon garden club wants to thank you for your very special presentation to our garden club and Master Gardener members. I have waited many years to hear you speak and was so pleased—your talk was informative and enjoyable. Nancy M for Gold Canyon Club

Linda spoke at our Laguna Beach Garden Club monthly member meeting November 2022. Linda is an energetic, entertaining and knowledgeable speaker. What a delightful and educational talk she gave! So many beautiful pictures and ideas on how to enhance your garden space with pots, pots and more pots. And how to use things that aren’t officially pots to add so much whimsy and charm to a garden.

Definitely a hit with our discerning membership. Thank you Linda, for entertaining and educating our members!

3 March 2021

Linda, what a wonderful presentation full of insights and beauty – a great combination.

This historian glad to be reminded of the importance of plants across the centuries, and the importantce of the container to move them is seldom mentioned.  Your presentation showed such a variety, of all kinds.

Great to see you looking healthy and obviously enjoying your role as a gardener who share what you have found with others in a way that is not only a learning opportunity, but full of beauty.  Not many presenters do that last part

2 March 2021

I listened in on Linda’s presentation “Potting Up Plants” (presented via Zoom on 3.1.21) What an interesting and fascinating look at the humble flower pot and the role it has played throughout history! The spoils of war really weren’t all gold and spices as we are led to believe in our history lessons, but the trees, plants, fruits, and other vegetation carried all over the globe centuries ago.

Any group would find this incredibly interesting and informative (and entertaining). The photographs are luscious and a history lesson in themselves: with ancient granite pots or the fact that there is an actual recipe for terra cotta pots.

I highly recommend this or any of her other presentations. She “digs deep” (couldn’t resist) into gardens and how to enjoy them no matter where you are.

25 March 2020

I have heard many speakers and seen many powerpoint presentation. Linda is so professional. Her stories and slides mesh perfectly. You can tell she put a lot of thought and preparation into the presentation.

29 February 2020

Linda spoke to our garden club on the history of pots. Her delivery style was delightfully engaging, providing interesting perspectives accompanied by beautiful photographs. Fun and entertaining!

27 July 2019

Linda has provided our group (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Indiana State University) with three presentations. Each one was outstanding for many reasons.

First of all, Linda prepares carefully and is thoroughly informed. With some speakers, you feel that they are telling you all they know on a topic. With Linda, you always feel as if she could say much more if only she had the time. This extensive knowledge makes her perfectly able to answer virtually any questions. In addition, she laces her speeches with wit and humor as well as charming personal anecdotes.

25 June 2019

Linda’s presentation of Art of Gardening inspired me to think big about the options for my own garden. Her images from gardens around the world displayed so many ideas that I could adapt right now. Entertaining examples, great sense of humor, she put on a terrific program!

7 May 2019

Linda spoke to the Inland Empire Gardeners in Spokane, WA. Her talk was very interesting, and the photographs were amazing. She has inspired me to go to New Zealand to the Taranaki Garden Spectacular along with several other places.

7 May 2019

Linda Larson presented at the Sun Lakes, Arizona Garden Club and was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. The extent of her travel and the number of gardens that she has visited and described in vivid detail was amazing. Linda is very inspiring as to applications for my own garden and for making garden viewing a top consideration when selecting vacation destinations. I highly recommend Linda Larson for your next garden club or gardening event.

5 May 2019

Linda is a superb speaker – knowledgeable, witty, great photos and a wonderful fun person. One of our large garden club’s favorite speakers!