Gardening is a popular pastime and gardening shows are shown on prime TV almost everywhere, maybe because the idea of lazy afternoons in the garden, summer and sun, seems relaxing to many people who maybe feel stressed during everyday life.

Back in the day there was such a thing as garden art and outdoor décor – the country houses of Europe boasted beautiful gardens designed by veritable gardener architects, artists in their fields.

Few houses or Kleingartens today can compete with Versailles, of course, but maybe less will do. It’s all about what kind of garden you really want – a kitchen garden, a garden filled with beautiful flowers or a garden with lawns so the kids can play football, perhaps?

Keynote speakers on gardening may offer tips and tricks for the garden, for flowers or vegetables, or present insight into the history of gardening throughout the ages around the globe.