Talks & Workshops
Talks, workshops and demonstrations by award-winning RHS Chelsea Flower Show Designer, Gemma Haigh, are now bookable for your event! Active in the online plant community since 2021, Gemma believes passionately in sharing knowledge and encouraging people to engage with horticulture in a way that's accessible to them.
Whether you're interested in a houseplant repotting demonstration or you want to pot the perfect plant centrepiece, The Plant Parlour provides something for every ability and interest. From gardening clubs and groups, to hen parties and birthdays, why not book a fun workshop or an engaging demo for everyone to enjoy?
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Costs vary based on location and complexity, please enquire for more information.
How to repot your houseplant using semi hydro demonstration
This demonstration is for the people who want to know what semi hydro can do for their plants! From talking through what it is and how it works to how she repots with it, Gemma will show you how to use it and be successful.
How to Style your Houseplants
This handy how-to talk is a presentation for the creative and adventurous! Gemma shows captive audiences how to up their houseplant game, decorating with plants in innovative ways to frame, trail and revive dull spaces.
Plant Bingo + with added prizes
Hosted between The Plant Parlour and plant influencer, Lisa Bauer, Happy Plant Collector, this special session includes bingo calling, a turning drum, and custom bingo balls. Lasts 1.5-2 hours and it's a whole lot of fun for all ages!
How to repot your houseplant demonstration
From what to look for when you repot to how to mix your own houseplant soil, Gemma talks audiences through a demonstration that will transform the way you pot your houseplants. You'll never struggle with fungus gnats again!​
Identifying and Treating Houseplant Pests
It's not easy to know what you're looking for when it comes to pests, but this talk will help you identify, treat and eradicate common houseplant pests, from fungus gnats to mealy bugs. By the end, you'll be confident in tackling outbreaks.
Create a seasonal plant centrepiece
Create a planted bowl with seasonal houseplants to display at home. Sessions last one hour with a surcharge per person for materials, to include bowl, plants and soil mix.
What Our Clients Say
Iolanda, Green AF Houseplant Festival
"That made the whole event worth it for me - it was incredible!" (Semi-hydro repotting demonstration at Green AF Houseplant Festival, Edinburgh, 2026)