In 2009, she spoke to the Arkansas Master Gardener State Conference in West Memphis, Trenton Federated Garden Club, Arlington Garden Club, Kimbrough Woods Garden Club, Columbus Mississippi Garden Club and Good Earth Garden Club in Dyersburg, TN.

In Spring 2010, she is scheduled to speak to the following groups:

• Cross County Master Gardener Seminar in Wynne, AR (February 23)

• River Oaks Garden Club (March 18)

• Germantown Garden Club (March 23)

• Oak Grove Federated Home and Garden Club (March 26)

• 20th Century Garden Club (April 14)

• Vador Vance's Nursery (April 17)

Linda Orton spoke to the Ouachita Hosta & Shade Society, Hot Springs, AR, Countrywood Garden Club, and the Summer Celebration held at the Experiment Station in Jackson, TN.

If your club or group is interested in a presentation about our favorite shrub, please contact Linda Lanier at hydrangealady@comcast.net or Linda Orton at ks_meadowlark@yahoo.com and we'll try to schedule one for you.