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Hydrangea Expert
Lorraine Ballato recently presented a webinar to the Long Island Horticultural Society on the topic "Success With Hydrangeas".
She provided an excellent four-page handout that included all the essential information that she planned to cover. Her well-organized presentation followed her outline, but was enriched with detailed information, lively anecdotes, and many beautiful photos. It never felt like a lecture, but more like an expert who is passionate about her subject and anxious to share her knowledge and enthusiasm with her audience. Her expertise really showed during the Q&A, where she had a clear, well-informed answer for every question! A truly outstanding speaker!
She provided an excellent four-page handout that included all the essential information that she planned to cover. Her well-organized presentation followed her outline, but was enriched with detailed information, lively anecdotes, and many beautiful photos. It never felt like a lecture, but more like an expert who is passionate about her subject and anxious to share her knowledge and enthusiasm with her audience. Her expertise really showed during the Q&A, where she had a clear, well-informed answer for every question! A truly outstanding speaker!
Completely Informative !
Lorraine Ballato has amassed a tremendous knowledge In all aspects of growing “Successful Hydrangeas “ Her virtual program for Kensington Garden Club was given with great
enthusiasm while she shared her experiences and total passion for her love of growing these most beautiful flowers. This program with her expertise was most uplifting for all, I have received many compliments on how much our members and guests enjoyed this delightful program !!
enthusiasm while she shared her experiences and total passion for her love of growing these most beautiful flowers. This program with her expertise was most uplifting for all, I have received many compliments on how much our members and guests enjoyed this delightful program !!
Excellent
My library offered a WebEx on Hydrangeas (plants that surround my home and that I've been struggling with). The amount of information that Lorraine provided was amazing. Highly recommend her.
Outstanding speaker!
Lorraine was the keynote speaker at our annual Spring Garden Day, and had 250 people in her audience. She did a great job with the topic of gardening smarter, providing lots of practical advice. Her audience evaluations were among the best we've seen in the 22 years of this program.
All Things Hydrangeas
What a wonderful speaker. Lorraine spoke to the Easton Ct Garden club on foolproof hydrangeas. Her talk was well organized and beautifully illustrated with pictures of stunning hydrangea bushes. She provided a wealth of information and was able to answer all our questions. Best of all her talk was entertaining and enjoyed by all.
Foolproof Hydrangeas
A most wonderful presentation, containing all the answers to our questions! A fun talk with the pertinent information we are all seeking! Lorraine covered the species well as well as the pitfalls. The q&a was wonderful as well!
Awesome
Lorraine was very efficient, up-beat and so informative. The talk really moved along, never a dull moment. Super job
Hydrangeas-all you need to know
Great talk at the Connecticut Flower Show. Quick paced and jam packed with the latest and most practical practices, easy to follow with the handout.
Lorraine is great!
I caught Lorraine at the CT Flower Show. She packed a LOT of info into a short time. Could've gone on for hours, with me listening to every word. She's knowledgeable, concise, and very easy to understand. She's wonderful!
Best Lecture Ever!
Lorraine is an absolute pro. Well prepared. Great with technology (no power point glitches) thorough handout. Invitations to learn more on her free blog. Quick paced! Now I’m a hydrangea lover for life. Thx Lorraine!
Hydrangea Pruning
Excellent speaker: clear, direct, and helpful. Handout is a concise marvel.
Hydrangeas demystified
Lorraine clearly knows and loves hydrangeas--and has a gifted teacher's ability to communicate so much about varieties, their care, and cultural requirements. Her book, "Success with Hydrangeas", is an excellent companion that keeps me mindful of all I learned at her workshop.
Foolproof Hydrangeas
Lorraine Ballato was an excellent speaker and provided a wealth of information on foolproof hydrangeas and their care through a beautiful presentation of their many varieties.
Hydrangea and shubs
Very, very informative speaker Spoke knowledgeably and with humor. There was never a question she was learned in all things Hydrangea. Great Speaker. Loved:PacificNorthwestFlowerGardenFestival.
Everything Hydrangea
Lorraine is a fabulous speaker. Her material is organized and informative. She keeps the audience interested and engaged. She is the premier authority on hydrangeas.
Queen of Roses!
Lorraine just spoke to our club today. Her talk "Not your Grandmothers Roses" was very well attended by the group and very much enjoyed. We will hopefully have her back again soon.
Wealth of information!
Lorraine is AMAZING every time I hear her speak I learn something new. Fantastic, engaging speaker..!
Entertaining and useful info
Lorraine's talk on Roses was a highlight among this year's Advanced Master Gardener classes. She was thoughtful, organized, knowledgeable and entertaining.
Self watering containers review
Excellent speaker, clearly explained benefits & mechanics of self watering containers, a brilliant method for gardening.
Hydrangeas
Fantastic talk on Hydrangeas!
Lorraine's talk took away the mystery and gave us the tools to successfully grow every kind of Hydrangea in a most enjoyable presentation. Thank you, Lorraine 🙂
Lorraine's talk took away the mystery and gave us the tools to successfully grow every kind of Hydrangea in a most enjoyable presentation. Thank you, Lorraine 🙂
Hydrangeas demystified
Lorraine clearly knows and loves hydrangeas--and has a gifted teacher's ability to communicate so much about varieties, their care, and cultural requirements. Her book, "Success with Hydrangeas", is an excellent companion that keeps me mindful of all I learned at her workshop.
Very knowledgeable speaker
Lorraine Ballato spoke at our garden club last month on the topic of "Foolproof Hydrangeas". She was extremely thorough, brought many handouts, and answered many questions. What was particularly helpful was the guides she handed out to go along with her slide presentation, so that we could make notes as she went along. I highly recommend her.
Superb
Excellent knowledge of Roses. Probably the best speaker I have seen for years. Well organized.
Handouts were very useful. Answered audience questions flawlessly. Needs to be on TV or radio.
Handouts were very useful. Answered audience questions flawlessly. Needs to be on TV or radio.