In this episode of the Foodscaper Podcast, host Matt Leban talks with Andrew Tyrrell, owner and operator of Black Rock Garden Structures in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Andrew shares his journey from starting a landscaping company at twelve to specializing in custom enclosed cedar vegetable gardens. He highlights the significance of Northern White Cedar, his carpentry process, composting expertise, and the value of building relationships with clients.

The discussion also covers Andrew's viral Instagram success, the importance of perseverance in business, and advice for those looking to enter the foodscaping industry. Sponsored by Epic Gardening and Stark Bros. 

00:00 Welcome to the Foodscaper Podcast

01:13 Introducing Andrew

01:13 Introducing Andrew Terrell of Black Rock Garden Structures

01:47 The Journey of Black Rock Garden Structures

04:07 Expanding Services and Vermicomposting

04:56 From Landscaping to Specialized Gardening

08:09 The Impact of Composting and Community Outreach

12:26 Building a Skilled and Passionate Team

15:45 Designing Custom Gardens

21:07 Sourcing and Working with Northern White Cedar

26:57 Exploring Soil and Composting Techniques

30:23 Starting Park City Compost Initiative

31:21 The 2025 Foodscaper Conference

32:52 Building Raised Beds: From Lumber to Installation

35:25 Going Viral on Instagram

40:12 Navigating Client Consultations and Costs

47:00 Advice for Aspiring Foodscapers

50:36 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude

Stark Bros: www.starkbros.com

Epic Gardening: www.epicgardening.com

Vegetable Gardens and Composting | Raised Gardens and Planter Boxes: https://blackrockgardenstructures.com

Earth Matter: https://earthmatter.org/