Endorsement Talks
"Andrea Wulf's lecture at the Milwaukee Art Museum on "Founding Gardeners" was fantastic. Our audience was thrilled at the interesting information that she gave in her entertaining and well-presented lecture. She is a pleasure to work with and we look forward to hosting her again in the future," Catherine Sawinski, Milwaukee Art Museum
“Stellar talk by a distinguished independent scholar who knows her stuff and engages her audience with broad themes and fine details, making believable her thesis that gardening in Colonial and early National America was much more than a hobby for the founding fathers; indeed, it was front and center of the quest for American independence and an American identity separate from that of England and continental Europe”, Bill Swagerty, Director, John Muir Center, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA
"Andrea Wulf graciously accepted our invitation to speak at the 1767 Chowan County Courthouse as part of our Speaker Series celebrating our 300th Anniversary of the founding of Edenton, NC. The room was full of historians, gardeners and Edentonian history buffs all were captured by Ms. Wulfs scholarship and particularly here presentation style which kept the room in rapt attention for an hour with many questions afterward”, Simon Rich, for Edenton Historical Commission, Edenton, NC
“Andrea Wulf returned to George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate to yet another full house. Her story of the Founding Gardeners is historic and charming. Her delivery is delightful and captivating. Andrea is one lecturer that audiences look forward to hearing again and again. Book reviewers have used such adjectives as charming, entertaining, elegant, engaging and fascinating in their reviews. These words not only describe a most amazing book but also its author. We already look forward to her return!” J. Dean Norton, Director of Horticulture, Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens
“Alabama audiences were so entranced by Andrea's Founding Gardeners talk in 2012 that both Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Auburn University invited her back to speak on Chasing Venus. Again, she was charming, her subject was fascinating and she was a delight to work with. We can't wait to hear about Alexander von Humboldt in 2016!” Olivia Alison, Director of Development, Birmingham Botanical Gardens
"Andrea is a Program Chairman's dream...a beautiful lady with a passion for her subject backed by solid research and presented in a captivating and entertaining manner. Our audience was riveted to Andrea's narrative and enchanted by her accompanying illustrations...they did not want her to stop. Founding Gardeners was a resounding success, and we hope to have Andrea return to enthrall us with Chasing Venus," Nancy M. Moore, Chairman of the Board, Brazos Forum, Waco, Texas
“Andrea Wulf’s outstanding presentation for the Lake Forest Garden Club and their guests from the Chicago Council of the Garden Club of America, was a mix of ecological, horticultural and historical narrative, both erudite and entertaining … An illuminating and engrossing lecturer, Miss Wulf was the ideal speaker for an audience more than receptive to the notion of the healing mystery of gardens and the role of horticulture in the founding of our Nation”, Susan Chandler, Program Director, Lake Forest Garden Club Lake Forest, Illinois
“Andrea Wulf is an engaging and wonderfully articulate speaker. She loves her material and it shows. Her research is impressive and it was fascinating to hear about how the strong connection to the soil impacted the founding fathers and our young country. At the end of her talk, I found myself wishing I could stroll in the garden with Washington, Jefferson, Adams, et al. She was a big hit with the audience”, Philippe Lafargue, Deputy Director, Tryon Palace, NC
“Compelling, witty and well researched program, perfectly suited for our joint Historical Society and Garden Club meeting. Such a hit that Chasing Venus followed and again attracted a large appreciative audience”, Judy Uhrig, Program Chair, Lexington Field & Garden Club, MA
“At Nashville Public Library, we consider Andrea Wulf family. Her last visit here, which was her third, was as engaging, intellectually stimulating, and fun as her two previous book tour visits. She has a way of completely captivating audiences. She is approachable, intelligent, and witty, and makes any subject about which she is writing, from gardening to history to stargazing, accessible to broad audiences. We can’t wait to hear about her next endeavor. Whatever it is, she will be back in Nashville attracting a crowd at the public library!”Elyse Adler, Research & Special Projects Administrator, Nashville Public Library
"We were delighted to again have Andrea Wulf speak at Winterthur and she presented a talk that was fascinating, filled with good humor, and a real audience pleaser. For Winterthur it was the blend of science and history that was so appealing and really engaged the audience. Several people had wondered in advance if it might be a difficult topic to follow as they were not familiar with astronomy. Afterwards they commented on how much they had learned, how easy it was to understand because she wove such a good story, and they really wanted to now read her book. Most telling is that so many people asked when her next book would be out and could we ask her back to speak on it," Jeff Groff, Director of Public Programs, Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
“I join the entire board of Historic Annapolis in expressing how we all enjoyed your presentation here in Annapolis. You have the wonderful ability to deliver your ideas and observations with humor as well as academic accuracy. We received very positive feedback from a grateful audience and we sold a bunch of books! The pre-talk reception produced a lot of new fans for you and Historic Annapolis. I hope our paths cross again soon and often!” Robert Clark, Trustee, Board of Historic Annapolis
“Ms. Wulf’s presentation was erudite without being intimidating, with a solid balance of science and biographical anecdote, and often very funny. The depth of listeners’ questions indicated that the lecture engaged them and they had learned a lot within the context of their prior knowledge of the period. Throughout, Ms. Wulf and her publisher were organized, professional, and a joy to work with. I look forward to hearing in advance about her future books.” Sara Holliday, Events Coordinator, The New York Society Library
“Andrea Wulf delivers a lecture that has the audience on the edge of their seats awaiting the outcome of each explorer’s efforts to capture the transit of Venus. She compellingly describes this historic quest for knowledge in a way that confirms the necessity for scientific experimentation and discovery today,” Pamela Thompson, Manager of Adult Education, The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
“Andrea Wulf's presentation on Chasing Venus attracted a capacity crowd in Lexington, Massachusetts. Her lecture was entertaining and informative, delivered with charm and humor. Many audience members had previously attended Andrea's presentation on Founding Gardeners and were delighted with her return visit. We look forward to Andrea's next book so that we can host her again in Lexington.” Susan Bennett, Executive Director, Lexington Historical Society
“Your presence at the Venus Transit was truly the highlight of the program for so many of our guests. Everyone really enjoyed your talk, with its interesting mix of science, history, adventure, and humor. All of us at Kitt Peak greatly appreciated having you here for this once-in-a-lifetime event. Thank you so very much.” Bob Martino, Public Outreach Program Coordinator, Kitt Peak National Observatory
“Andrea Wulf's fresh perspective on our Founding Fathers' botanical interests helps us to better understand these statesmen: that they could be down-to-earth, as much as we like to put them on pedestals. Our great outdoors nourished their minds, in addition to filling their tables. There is much to learn from her book and talk--highly recommended,” Marion S. Letts, Director, Art & Antiques Forum from Charleston, South Carolina
“In March 2012, Andrea Wulf presented an enlightening, entertaining, and evocative talk for the Blount Mansion Association in Knoxville, Tennessee. Wulf’s Founding Gardeners is meticulously researched and written with a prose that inspires, educates, and entertains. I would highly recommend both Wulf’s books as well as her presentations; we look forward to inviting her back for her upcoming book, Chasing Venus.” Patricia Brake Rutenberg, Executive Director, The Blount Mansion Association
“If you are looking for a speaker that will captivate and inform your audience, Andrea Wulf fits the bill. No dry commentary here! Andrea takes the history we all learned in school and presents a three dimensional portrait of these great men that had a deep respect for the native trees and plants of America and just happened to create a new country along the way. Andrea is extremely easy to work with and answers all your questions promptly. She was a lively and informed speaker in spite of a hectic schedule the day before. We sold many copies of her books and are still receiving compliments on the program.” Katha Rohrbaugh, Green River Area Ext. Master Gardener Association, Education Chair
“Andrea Wulf's ‘Founding Gardeners’ lecture was an historical and horticultural treat for our Seattle audience. Ms Wulf presented a unique perspective of our founding fathers as farmers and plantsmen. She provided an engaging, educational evening - extremely entertaining - for all.” Laurie Riley, President, The Seattle Garden Club.
"Andrea gave a compelling and wonderful profile of the founders gardeners. Andrea perfectly matched our 'Celebrity Lecture Series' and drew crowds that matched her own celebrity as an important author of history. We are very grateful for her appearance. I do hope others see the value of her scholarship and wonderful speaking style to engage her in their institutions," Van A. Romans, President, Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.
“Andrea was charming and very knowledgeable, and the talk was extremely engaging. We greatly enjoyed learning about this more human aspect of the Founders through her meticulous research,” Adele Uphaus–Conner, James Monroe Museum, Fredricksburg
“The Poplar Forest event was a big success on many levels. Financially for sure, but we saw an audience that we rarely see, which speaks well of our future. We also now know we can have a Poplar Forest event away from Poplar Forest!” Robert Clark, Chairman of the Board of Directors, The Corporation for Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest
"Andrea Wulf provided the perfect keynote lecture for the 2011 Conference on Restoring Southern Gardens and Landscapes: 'A New World: Artists and Naturalists in the American South.' Andrea's energetic and personable introduction to the brother gardeners and the founding gardeners skillfully guided us into that 'new world' and set the standard for the following two days of cutting-edge scholarship and colorful exploration." Sally Gant, Director of Education, The Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts, Old Salem Museums & Gardens, Winston-Salem, NC.
"Andrea Wulf brought history to life when she addressed a group of modern-day patrons of historic Washington College. Andrea’s lively talk brought James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and the College's founding patron, George Washington, alive as she discussed their gardens, their personalities and their ideas about nature and politics. Andrea was a wonderfully flexible presenter (she agreed to talk outdoors on the banks of the Chester River), and her engaging style and vivid descriptions really brought the scenes in her beautiful book, Founding Gardeners, to life." President Mitchell B. Reiss, Washington College, Chestertown, MD
“Andrea presented a fascinating lecture at Colonial Williamsburg to a packed auditorium on her latest book, Founding Gardeners. This crowd of Virginia history and garden buffs thought they knew their founding fathers and Early American gardens until Andrea captured their attention and imaginations with a compelling narrative full of new insight and information. Andrea’s research offers a different side of America’s first Presidents, and her presentation is thought provoking, engaging and humorous.” Trish Balderson, Manager, Museum Education, The Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
“Huge success! Andrea was a rock star and had all 72+++ ladies spell-bound with her animated delivery and talk chock full of fascinating facts and anecdotes. It was, of course, the largest crowd we could seat + a few extras. We sold all books and could have sold two more boxes! Everyone said it was the best ever talk,” Jennie Reynolds, Garden Club of America Bulletin Chairman
"Andrea Wulf provides an intriguing look at an aspect of the Founding Fathers that deserves our attention. Gardening was a source of recreation, education, inspiration, and intellectual stimulation for them; their gardens served as both scientific laboratories and spiritual sanctuaries. Andrea’s work illuminates a significant part of their lives – and our understanding. Her graceful writing and invigorating delivery make her book and her programs delightful experiences for readers and audiences." Jayne Gordon, Director of Education and Public Programs, Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston
“Even on the tail end of an extensive cross-crounty book tour in the States, Andrea appeared fresh and captivated our audience with her informative-yet-lively presentation on Founding Gardeners on Martha's Vineyard. Andrea is a dream guest speaker, from her pre-event organization and quick-response emails to her engaging question-and-answer sessions. Being an island, the Vineyard can prove a challenging destination. When faced with a last-minute cancelled flight, requiring a more arduous traveling option, there were no diva hysterics. ‘Isn't she great,’ said a neighbor who had heard Andrea speak in Baltimore. Indeed she is.” Pamela Street, Martha's Vineyard Garden Club
"Andrea Wulf is a great speaker and brings her subjects to life--Washington, Adams, Jefferson and Madison. The audience at the Chicago Botanic Garden loved her, and we had to stop the question period or they would have kept her all evening telling us more about our Presidents' love of gardening and horticulture." Benjamin F. Lenhardt, Jr., Vice Chairman, Chicago Botanic Garden
"A lecture by Andrea Wulf captivates, entertains and informs her audience. Author and historian, her story about America’s Founding Gardeners appeals to all. Andrea is so comfortable with her subject and in her method of presentation that one feels as if they are sitting in a private study being read a wonderful story by a captivating and delightful lady", Dean Norton, Director of Horticulture, Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens, May 2011
“Andrea’s talk on the Founding Gardeners was superb! Her research and insights revealed much more about our Founding Fathers than most of us had known. And her easy but informed delivery made it a most engaging evening. Many, many thanks”, Winterthur Museum, May 2011
“Andrea Wulf is pure intellectual pleasure! Our program, at The Mount Vernon Club in Baltimore MD, was a full house event. Not only is Andrea fully informed about her subject, but she also has an incredibly engaging personality and sense of humor. Never have we received so many joyful follow-ups, letting us know how wonderful the event was. Also, after her talk, we sold a large number of her two books, which was a financial plus for the club.” The Mount Vernon Club, Baltimore
“Andrea Wulf was a delight to have as a speaker for our organization. She knows her topic well and presented it in a lively and interesting manner. She presented a history lesson disguised in humor and interesting anecdotes. Andrea was also a joy to work with in the organizing of our event. There was never any confusion about the details or what she required in the way of computers, screen etc. The income from the sale of her books added to our full house made our fund raiser even more successful. By having Andrea as our guest speaker we were able to draw a new group of people with her different slant on our American History. I’m looking forward to the release of her next book and hope to get her back again”, Gayle Delashmutt, President Emeritus, The Mosby Heritage Area Association
“Andrea Wulf was a tremendous hit at our spring event, attracting one of our largest groups ever and graciously signing books for our guests afterward. Her captivating presentation and depth of knowledge engaged the group immediately and held their attention throughout -- no mean feat with an audience comprised of individuals with extensive knowledge of either gardens or James and Dolley Madison or both!" Ann Lawrence Grasty, Director of Major Gifts at James Madison's Montpelier, April 2011
“Andrea captivated the audience not only with her engaging and energetic speaking style, but also with the fascinating content, based in solid and impressive research. Everyone who attended left with a much richer understanding of the 18th century and the American peoples’ relationship with the land. We are having her come back in September as the key-note speaker for the 18th Conference on ‘Restoring Southern Gardens & Landscape: A New World: Naturalists and Artists in the American South’.” Paula Locklair, Vice President for Education, Old Salem Museums & Gardens, April 2011
“We were thrilled to have Andrea Wulf back in Nashville to speak about her new book, "Founding Gardeners". She has built quite an audience here in Nashville attracting many old friends and making even more new ones. Ms. Wulf has a way of appealing to any audience. Her passion for the subject, mixed with her engaging presentation style are a perfect combination for a highly successful event. As long as she keeps writing, we will keep inviting her back to Nashville Public!”, Elyse Adler, Special Projects Administrator, Nashville Public Library, April 2011
“Andrea was a smashing success as she spoke to our Master Gardener sponsored community event. Gardeners, history buffs and academics were all captivated by her engaging presentation: down to earth, spunky, witty, informative, and entertaining. She charmed the group with her outtakes on the Founding Gardeners and responded well to audience questions, a further endearment. We enjoyed her immensely.”, Susan C Fedor, Vice President, SC Midlands Master Gardeners Association, Columbia, SC, April 2011
“Andrea Wulf is a delightfully poised and polished speaker, one fully at ease and comfortable. She weaves her creative insights into historical relationships with humor, enthusiasm, and a captivating style. Andrea is both engaging and informative, a blend of talents that is rarely seen or heard at the podium. She is a tremendous asset to any speaking schedule.” Karen LaFleur-Stewart, President of Greater Greenville (SC) Master Gardeners, April 2011
“Andrea Wulf brings her fascinating, thorough research to life with informative and inspiring lectures that help to enlighten our understanding of horticultural characters and issues of the past, many of which shed light on our plant world today”, Holly H. Shimizu, Executive Director, U.S. Botanic Garden, April 2011
"Andrea Wulf is a great speaker for lay or academic audiences. At Chelsea Physic Garden she took us on a trip to the making of modern America. She has the gift of the good historian: by offering a convincing interpretation, through revisiting afresh well used primary sources and investigating new and less orthodox materials, she rekindles debate. The audience was captivated by the story and Andrea’s expansive answers to a wide range of questions served to support further her erudition. Andrea Wulf is a charismatic and engaging speaker, generous too in finding and making local links. In our case the connection of Chelsea Physic Garden was wonderfully highlighted when Andrea told us that one of the books Washington most referenced to was The Gardener’s Dictionary, written by Philip Miller, head gardener at Chelsea Physic Garden from 1722 to 1771.", Dawn Kemp. Manager, Chelsea Physic Garden, Feb 2011
"Andrea Wulf entertained a mesmerized audience, sharing her well-researched information on a topic dear to the devotees of Middleton Place where plant exchanges throughout its history have enhanced the landscape." Sallie M. Duell, Chairman, Middleton Place Foundation, Board of Trustees, May 2010
"The world of "The Founding Gardeners; How the Revolutionary Generation Created the American Eden" was the perfect presentation for an Evening Conversation at Monticello, home to one of those founding gardeners, Thomas Jefferson. The story encompasses patriotism, political thinking, intrigue, and passion - whether it be about nature, gardening, agriculture or landscape design. In her own inimitable way, Andrea Wulf once more shared her scholarship with an audience whom she also charmed and entertained. A delightful way of learning, and a definite recipe for success!" Mary Scott-Fleming, Director of Enrichment Programs at Monticello's International Center for Jefferson Studies, May 2010
"Andrea Wulf brings the Brother Gardeners’ activities, adventures, and successes alive with exceptional skill, combining clear storytelling with a delightful sense of humor that simultaneously fascinates and instructs her listeners. Her lecture at the Missouri Botanical Garden was one of the best that I’ve heard." Peter H. Raven, President, Missouri Botanical Garden, May 2010
"Andrea Wulf’s presentation to the Daughters of the Cincinnati and the National Society of Colonial Dames in New York was both enlightening and entertaining. The Brother Gardeners speaks to our members’ interests in both Colonial history and gardening and rewarded us with surprising and delightful information about both." Rolly Woodyatt, Executive Director, Daughters of the Cincinnati, April 2010
“Andrea spoke in our flagship lecture programme – the biggest in Europe – to an audience of 550. She spoke with knowledge, enthusiasm, passion and humour - one of our best speakers this year.” - Dr. Rita Gardner, Director, Royal Geographical Society, London
"Andrea Wulf engaged her audience with the same curiosity, respect, and affection she showed for the personalities and the gardens in The Brother Gardeners. In her delightful presentation she introduced us to a cast of characters who were opinionated, generous, and one of a kind. Andrea made them materialize in the room and on to the grounds of the Adkins Arboretum." - Roger Tilden, Adkins Arboretum Docent
"We were delighted to have Andrea Wulf share the story of the Brother Gardeners with our Patrons. The audience was immediately captivated by the animated and accessible way in which she guided us through the fascinating world of 18th century botanical discovery. It was the second opportunity I had had to listen to Andrea present, and on both occasions she pitched her talk perfectly for the different audiences, making perceptive use of anecdotal references to keep them highly entertained throughout." - Kate Bower, Patrons Manager, The British Library
"Andrea is a compelling storyteller. She brings the history of a passionate group of botanists, gardeners, philosophers, and more to life, making the tale relevant to us today. We were so pleased with her talk on the Brother Gardeners, that we have invited her to be our keynote speaker for our annual symposium in 2011 focused on Franklin, science, and history! “- Dr. Marcia Balisciano, Director, Benjamin Franklin House, London
"Not only is Andrea Wulf's presentation engaging and delightful, but is also based on scholarly research and understanding of her material. Her charming personality and light sense of humor helped to make this a standing room only event." - Louise Turan, Executive Director, Bartram's Garden, Philadelphia
“Andrea's event at Bath Litfest 2009 was a definite audience favorite. Andrea shared her own extensive knowledge with vitality and humour, allowing every member of her audience to come away not only entertained but feeling like they had acquired some of her expertise. Her illustrated talk was in perfect balance, supporting her engaging talk and is a wonderful example of how it should be done!” - Zoë Steadman-Milne, Literature Festival Producer, Bath Festivals
“Andrea Wulf gave a talk on ‘The Brother Gardeners’ to a public audience in the Royal Society Library in April 2008. She was an excellent speaker, engaging her audience from the start with a clear and entertaining presentation style, using humour and personal anecdotes alongside her detailed historical knowledge. Her talk was one of the highlights of our 2008 lunchtime lecture series, and I would have no hesitation in recommending Andrea as a speaker.” - Rupert Baker, Royal Society Library Manager, London”
“Andrea Wulf's vivacious lecture told the story of the creation of the Britain's gardening craze. With lovely illustrations and great insights into the lives of little known English and American botanists she constructed a fascinating window into this forgotten world. Most interesting were the tales of adventure and hardship which resulted in the discovery and propagation of many of our most familiar garden plants. I can recommend her wholeheartedly.” - Tina Graham, Events Manager, Georgian Group, London
“Andrea Wulf has an admirable talent for uncovering the telling human moments from history that bring our past to life. She is a natural storyteller who uncovers the just-right anecdote and detail that turns a heap of dry facts into a memorable experience. Her presentations are a literary delight.” - Deanna Larson, Nashville Public Library, Nashville
“Andrea Wulf is a delightful and fascinating speaker. I can personally attest to the fact that you don’t have to be interested in plants or gardening to be swept up in her presentation as she infuses it with compelling history, personalities and even juicy gossip and scandal. Andrea has that rare ability to focus on the specific detail and in the telling, reveal the Big Picture and how her subject matter illuminates it. Based on the presentation she gave us, I would book an Andrea Wulf appearance on any topic, confident that she would make it come alive. She also happens to be a warm and lovely person who enjoys meeting and talking with her readers – the type of guest we’d all like to have back.” – Mark Olshaker, Executive Director, English-Speaking Union of the Nation’s Capital, USA
“Andrea Wulf is an excellent writer and speaker with a special talent for bringing history to life. When she speaks to a group, she obviously has a scholarly understanding of the subject and the additional capacity to make it lively and entertaining. Her book, 'The Brother Gardeners', clearly demonstrates her outstanding ability as a writer. When I heard her talk about “The Brother Gardeners” at the Academy of Natural Sciences, I realized that she is also an outstanding speaker. Few have her command of the written and spoken word.” - Alfred E. Schuyler, Curator Emeritus of Botany, Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia
“Your name comes up whenever we talk about the excellent programming we offer here at the library. I am happy to recommend you as a speaker who is knowledgeable, charming and entertaining. It's not very often that a person can master historical details so well and then bring complex characters to life so delightfully for both a popular audience and scholars. Your presentation was completely wonderful: engaging, packed with juicy details and plenty of food for thought, precisely the right length, and great fun. I thought the questions were excellent - obvious evidence of the impact your ideas were making on everyone who attended. By the way, we have never sold out of books at an author event before. Bravo!” - Katherine Powis, Librarian, The Horticultural Society of New York
"Andrea Wulf tells a great tale that is also both exceptionally deep and exceptionally accurate. Her history of the rise of the distinctly English Garden in the 18th century is surprisingly appealing to an American audience, as one of the major figures in the garden transformation is the American botanist John Bartram. Her account of the personalities behind this garden history makes for a delightful and entertaining presentation." - Joel Fry, Curator, Bartram’s Garden
"Andrea Wulf gave a talk to the American Friends of the Georgian Group about her book 'The Brother Gardeners'. Her talk was engaging and lively, and her visual materials coincided perfectly with her presentation. Her research of the early history of horticulture was of great interest to our group, and kept everyone's attention throughout the talk. Many interesting questions were raised by the attendees, which Andrea answered precisely. We all look forward to her return, to inform us of her latest discoveries." - John Kinnear, Director, American Friends of the Georgian Group
"It was a great pleasure to have Andrea Wulf present a talk about her book ‘The Brother Gardeners’. Not only is it one of my favourite books but due to Andrea's lively presentation the event was one of the most interesting and captivating we have ever hosted here at Review bookshop." - Roz Simpson, owner Review bookshop, London
“Andrea's talk was an uplifting contribution in the dark months just after Christmas. She reminded us about the interconnection of gardening and plant collecting between Great Britain and America. She gave an entertaining and thought-provoking talk that held us captive and encouraged everyone to buy her book and understand the history behind the English obsession with their gardens.” - Robert Gifford, Chair, Stony Stratford Literary Circle
“In January 2007 Andrea Wulf gave the Annual Lecture for the Friends of Greenwich Park at the University of Greenwich and I was responsible for making the arrangements. From this point of view she was utterly reliable, well-organised and a pleasure to work with. Andrea has a lively nature and expert knowledge of her subject matter; her delivery displayed both. She is also sensitive to the audience and able to adapt her emphasis and presentation to suit the occasion. I noticed this beforehand (when we discussed the proposed content of the talk), during (as the audience responded), and after the talk (during questions which demonstrated the degree of interest she aroused in the audience) when she spoke animatedly, often away from the specific subject matter. The audience were pleased with the occasion and she clearly engaged with them on the topic - the English fascination with gardens - into which she skilfully incorporated references of local significance.” - John Mitchell, Vice Chairman, Friends of Greenwich Park
“Andrea is a very clear, competent and lively public speaker. Her lecture on ‘The Brother Gardeners’ was well planned and executed and she held the audience's attention throughout.” - Sarah Oldridge, Adult Education Co-ordinator Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
“I’m pleased to endorse Andrea Wulf as a well-informed speaker and would recommend her as being a professional and entertaining lecturer. Andrea gave two talks to the Friends of Chelsea Physic Garden about her books ‘This Other Eden. Seven Great Gardens and 300 Years of English History’ and ‘The Brother Gardeners’.” - Rosie Atkins, Curator, Chelsea Physic Garden
“Andrea Wulf's talk did something rather extraordinary – it brought the gardens and the gardeners of This Other Eden to life, enchanting an audience with no particular specialism in either botany or history. Full of keen insights with wonderful visuals her lively talk was the best sort of scholarship with a light touch. The Kit Cat Club's speakers are usually from the worlds of politics, literature, media, arts, fashion and business: we have never had a talk on historic gardens before and we are delighted to have had this one from Andrea.” - Alice Sherwood, Chairman, The Kit Cat Club, London
“Andrea Wulf gave a fascinating illustrated talk about her book 'This Other Eden' to our frequent visitors to Haddon Hall. It was extremely well received by all and we had excellent comments from many who attended.” - Lord Edward Manners, Haddon Hall, Derbyshire
