Speaking & Guest Teaching

Engaging talks about gardening, resilience, and our relationships with the living world.

Ayla Bella is a gardening educator and speaker based in Columbus, Ohio, available for conferences, colleges, garden clubs, nonprofits, community groups, and other organizations in Ohio and beyond.

Topics

include

Resilience gardening | Food forests & perennial food systems | Permaculture & ecological gardening | Climate-adapted gardening | Urban agriculture | Foraging & useful plants

Talks and presentations can be tailored to the audience, format, and goals of each event.

Past Engagements

Garden Like A Forest!

Franklin Park Conservatory | September 8, 2026

An approachable overview of how we can apply the best parts of forest ecology to our gardens.

Introduction to Food Forestry

Franklin County Local Food Council | July 22, 2026

An overview of perennial-based design systems that provide food, habitat, and ecological balance.

Growing Mushrooms in the Garden

Kelton House Museum and Garden | June 17, 2025

A hands-on introduction to integrating fungi into garden ecosystems.

Sustainable Gardening for a Changing Climate

Grange Insurance Audubon Center | September 7, 2024

An exploration of multifunctional plantings and resilient food systems.

Permaculture for Business Sustainability

First Merchants Bank | June 4, 2024

Co-led with Leize the Way Coaching, this session applied ecological principles to leadership and organizational design.

Introduction to Food Forestry

The Country Club at Muirfield Village | May 16, 2024

An overview of perennial-based design systems that provide food, habitat, and ecological balance.

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