Speaker Directory

The BC Council of Garden Clubs has compiled a list of speakers who are willing to speak to garden clubs and organizations on various garden related topics. While this list is fairly comprehensive, it does not contain all the names of knowledgeable speakers in BC. If you would like to suggest a name for this list or if you wish to have your name added to this list, please contact the Speaker List Coordinator.

Please note the following:

  • The BC Council of Garden Clubs does not accept any responsibility for the quality or the content of any presentation by these individuals.
  • It is the responsibility of the gardening organization to negotiate the terms of the presentation with the speaker (including topic, travel and expenses, fees, etc.)
  • Fees listed are provided as guideline and are subject to change at the discretion of the speaker without notice to the Council.
  • Please click on a speaker name from the table below for more detail.

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NameJo Tobias
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Websiterootshootsoils.com
Instagram@rootshoot_soils
General Topics
  • Healthy soil, fertilizers, soil amendments, etc.
Sample topics
  • living soil, composting, compost, compost extract, tea, soil health principles
Speaker Profile

Jo Tobias, the founder of RootShoot Soils, is a Regenerative Soils & Living Compost Specialist passionate about helping land stewards improve soil health.
She collaborates with farmers across different provinces in Canada to spread the knowledge on using biodiverse compost to regenerate degraded landscapes. Her expertise lies in meticulously tending to the composting process to create an ideal habitat for diverse microorganisms, promoting plant health. Jo's use of microscopy and practical strategies has helped numerous farmers restore soil life effectively.

Speaker's Fee$100 - $250