Listed as one of Garden Clubs of Illinois’ most popular speakers, Shirley gave a program at the Chicago Flower & Garden Show to a standing-room-only crowd, plus has appeared at Chicago’s Garden in a City Flower Show and the Philadelphia Flower Show. She regularly gives programs for garden clubs throughout the Midwest.
Click on Slideshows, Crafts or Tours to see a list of programs and garden tours. Custom programs and tours can also be arranged. Call 847-697-4796 for available dates and fees.
Lectures
Front Gardens
- Saturday, March 13th, 2010:
Joliet Garden Club
Garden Rooms Without Walls
- Monday, March 15th, 2010:
Garden Club of Downers Grove
Garden Styling: Stage Your Garden to Look Like Those in Magazines
- Monday, March 22nd, 2010:
Pottawatomie Garden Club of St. Charles
Garden Rooms Without Walls
- Monday, April 19th, 2010:
Garden Guild of Highland Park
No More Pink Flamingos: How to Decorate Your Garden with Style
- Tuesday, October 19th, 2010:
Bloomingdale Garden Club
Previous Lectures
So You Want To Be in a Magazine
- Tuesday, March 9th, 2010:
TriCity Garden Club, Quad Cities, IA
Garden Rooms
- Thursday, March 4th, 2010:
Yorkville Garden Club
Garden Rooms Without Walls
- Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010:
Garden Club of Lake Zurich
People love Shirley Remes
“Shirley finds wonderful gardeners that readers all over the country can relate to. She gets the nuggets of information and insights about what makes the garden work.”
- Elvin McDonald, former garden editor, Better Homes & Gardens
“Your wonderful lecture set a high standard.”
- Mayslake Peabody Estate
“Shirley is very knowledgeable in her field. Her presentation was informative and thoroughly enjoyed by the audience.”
- Joanne Kennedy, producer, Old House New House Home Show
“The Flower Show experience was much richer because of your expertise and how well you shared your knowledge.”