Need An Expert Garden Speaker?

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Need An Expert Garden Speaker?

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Are you looking for a desert garden expert to speak to your group or next conference? Noelle is a popular speaker who is a horticulturist, landscape consultant, and garden instructor who lives and gardens in the Phoenix area. Popularly known as AZ Plant Lady®, Noelle is a confident, experienced speaker who is passionate about helping people garden in a hot, dry climate.

Contact her at info@azplantlady for information on speaking fees, a list of topics, and availability.

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Gardening in the desert isn’t hard, BUT it is different. It can be a daunting task, especially in such a different climate with the unique challenges of blistering heat and dryness “where plants go to die”.

Noelle shares her expert tips on how to create, grow, and maintain a landscape that adds beauty and thrives in the desert throughout the Southwest.

Come See Me Speak!

Take a look at the talks I have coming up. Follow the links to the event websites and grab a ticket to come see me when you are in. town!

2026 DATES:

01/03 Plant for Success – Friendship Evergreen Community Garden – Tempe
01/21 Water Conservation Expo – Trilogy at Power Ranch
01/24 Growing Cactus and Succulents – City of Surprise Water Water Conservation
01/30 Color in the Landscape (Virtual) – AZ Federation of Garden Clubs Landscape Design School
01/30 Xeriscaping in the Desert (Virtual) – AZ Federation of Garden Clubs Landscape Design School
01/31 Essential Strategies for Thriving Gardens in the Desert – Sun City Grand, Surprise
02/05 Heat-Proof Landscaping – Fountain Hills Community Center
02/07 The Heat-Proof Desert Landscape – Town of Queen Creek
02/12 Essential Strategies for Thriving Gardens (Virtual) – ASU Retirees Association
02/14 Butterfly Gardening in the Desert – City of Surprise Water Water Conservation
02/24 Bloom in Color: Year-Round Color – City of Chandler, Downtown Library
03/06 Plants in the Landscape – AZ Federation of Garden Clubs Landscape Design School
03/06 Butterfly Gardening – AZ Federation of Garden Clubs Landscape Design School
03/11 Landscapes That Can Take the Heat – City of Chandler, Sunset Library
03/18 The Wednesday Club, Anthem
04/11 Heat-Proof Desert Garden – City of Surprise Water Conservation
04/17 Water-Wise Strategies for a Beautiful, Sustainable Landscape (Virtual) – Tucson Botanical Gardens
04/20 Essential Strategies for Thriving Gardens – ASU OLLI – Tempe Library
04/25 Water Saving Strategies for the Desert Garden – Town of Queen Creek
05/01 The Heat-Proof Desert Garden (Virtual) – Tucson Botanical Gardens
05/15 Prune With Confidence – City of Albuquerque
5/23 Color In Every Season – City of Surprise
6/13 Fresh Ideas for Containers – City of Surprise
7/22 Heat-Proof Gardening – Sun Lakes
8/8 Eye-Catching Plants – City of Surprise
8/22 Turf to Xeriscape – Town of Queen Creek
8/29 Landscape Design for Reduced Maintenance – City of Surprise
10/24 Water-Saving Strategies for the Desert Garden – Town of Queen Creek
11/7 DIY Olla Workshop – Tucson Cactus and Koi
11/19 Vegetable and Herb Gardening – Sun City, Oro Valley

Noelle Johnson, AZ Plant Lady on stage in large auditorium talking about how to garden in the desert

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“I received so many compliments about Noelle’s presentations…”

I received so many compliments about Noelle’s presentations during the Hummingbird Festival. Some who had been to all of our prior festivals said it was the best gardening-themed presentations of any year. Your relaxed style contributed greatly to that. – Ross Hawkins, Director Hummingbird Society

“Was Blown Away!”

I took your class yesterday and was blown away. Terrific presentation-concise, to the point and packed with so much useful information! Truly, you inspire me. Christine Froehlich

What Others Are Saying

“Well Done!”

Thank you very much for presenting at our Saturday morning garden seminar. We had the largest attendance we ever had and very few left during the break. My guess is that those who left grew tired of standing. The many questions asked were proof of how you held the audience’s interest. Everyone left with good ideas of how to better manage their garden. Well done! We are fortunate to have had you speak. John Crane, Mayor of Carefree, AZ

“I lapped up every drop!”

A great treat and honor to meet *the* AZ Plant Lady and to revel in her knowledge, wisdom, humor, and confidence at her “Landscape for Maintenance” class at the Desert Botanical Garden. She’s the real deal, and I lapped up every drop of what she imparted to the class. It occurred to me during the class that what she was sharing is just the tip of the iceberg of all that she knows. You would do well to find out where she teaches or speaks next and then be there! Melinda Thomas

Your expertise truly captivated our students and sparked meaningful discussion!

I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for delivering the exceptional online sessions during Course 1 of Landscape Design School.

Your expertise truly captivated our students and sparked meaningful discussion. Everyone truly enjoyed your online classes. Your energy and passion really came through the screen, making the virtual environment feel incredibly welcoming and interactive.

We have received wonderful feedback from many participants who specifically noted how much they appreciated your clear explanations or colorful photos. Thank you for your professionalism and for making this event a resounding success.

It has been my pleasure working with you to set this up, and I am so grateful for the time and effort you put into your materials. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

Peggy Ahola, AFGC Schools Chair

What Kind Of Talk Are You Looking For?

I would love to be invited to speak at your next event or gathering. I have listed my most popular topics below. You can email me directly at info@azplantlady.com. or use the contact form below to select your topic of choice and send me your email so I can connect with you.

My Available Speaking Topics

Adding Color to the Desert Garden

Butterfly Gardening in the Desert Garden

Color In Every Season: Designing a Desert Garden With Year-Round Color

Creative Container Gardening: Fresh Ideas For Desert Containers

Essential Strategies for Thriving Gardens in Hot, Dry Regions

Fuss-Free Gardening

Gardening for Birds in the Desert

Growing Roses in the Desert

Landscape Design for Reduced Maintenance

Plant for Success

Prune With Confidence: Simple Techniques for Healthy, Better-Looking Shrubs

Succulents for the Desert Garden

The Heat-Proof Desert Garden

Turf to Xeriscape

Water-Smart Strategies for a Beautiful, Sustainable Landscape

Choose A Speaking Topic Today And I’ll Get In Touch With You About Your Needs!

Please reach out to me for information on booking me as a speaker. I normally respond in a few hours but it can take up to 2 business days to get a response. You can email me at info@azplantlady.com. Happy Gardening!

Meet Noelle – Your Next Garden Speaker!

Noelle Johnson is an author, horticulturist, instructor, and landscape consultant. She has a B.S. degree from ASU in Plant Biology/Urban Horticulture. Noelle is the author of the books The Water-Smart Garden, and her award-winning book, The Dry Climate Garden. Her work has appeared on CNN, HGTV, NPR, PBS, and Martha Stewart Living. Popularly known as “AZ Plant Lady,” Noelle is a columnist for Phoenix Home & Garden magazine and works alongside the Water Use It Wisely campaign. Her passion and goal are to teach and inspire desert-dwellers with the tools to grow and maintain beautiful gardens that thrive in a hot, dry climate.

Contact Noelle Johnson today to discuss fees and make reservations. She is also available for radio and television interviews.

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