FNGLA Plant People Podcast

In this episode, Lin and Tab Taber proudly share their rich family heritage and the humble beginnings of Glen Saint Mary Nursery. The nursery is one of the oldest family-owned nurseries in Florida and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. Lin and Tab discuss the iconic George L. Taber azalea and living on the nursery.

As the nation's largest state nursery and landscape association, FNGLA represents Florida's nursery and landscape industry which generated $31.4 billion total output sales in 2020 and directly employed 266,000+ people. The Plant People Podcast highlights the valuable stories of our industry's contributors and influencers.

Mark Russell (Manager of Landscape Horticulture at the Four Seasons Orlando) and Lloyd Singleton (New Hanover County Cooperative Extension and Arboretum Director) discuss horticulture, theme parks, and the impacts of FNGLA. This episode is a great mix of theme park stories and practical tips.

As the nation's largest state nursery and landscape association, FNGLA represents Florida's nursery and landscape industry which generated $31.4 billion total output sales in 2020 and directly employed 266,000+ people. The Plant People Podcast highlights the valuable stories of our industry's contributors and influencers. Produced by UF/AEC's Orange and New Creative Lab.

In this episode, we stroll down memory lane with Alan Shapiro, who in the 1980’s, established one of the most plant diverse nurseries in the southeastern U.S, known initially as San Felasco Nurseries and then as Grandiflora. His journey includes growing up in Miami Beach, attending college at Michigan State, living on a kibbutz in Israel, and returning to Gainesville where he began his career in horticulture. Alan also served as FNGLA president in 1996-97 and was awarded the prestigious Wendell E. Butler Award in 2000. This episode, like Alan's story, is rich in variety and creativity.

As the nation's largest state nursery and landscape association, FNGLA represents Florida's nursery and landscape industry which generated $31.4 billion total output sales in 2020 and directly employed 266,000+ people. The Plant People Podcast highlights the valuable stories of our industry's contributors and influencers. Produced by UF/AEC's Orange and New Creative Lab.

In this episode, guest host Chris Beytes reflects with Mike Raimondi on the small group of nursery owners who, sitting around Mike’s kitchen table, founded the Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE) 50 years ago. 

As the nation's largest state nursery and landscape association, FNGLA represents Florida's nursery and landscape industry which generated $31.4 billion total output sales in 2020 and directly employed 266,000+ people. The Plant People Podcast highlights the valuable stories of our industry's contributors and influencers. Produced by UF/AEC's Orange and New Creative Lab.

Dr. Joe Cialone (owner of Tropical Computers) and David Liu (president and partner of Foliage Design Systems) are two FNGLA friends who continue to be significant players in the foliage and interiorscape side of the green business. You are going to love hearing Joe and David’s stories from the early days of the foliage and interiorscape industry as well as their insights into what is happening now.

Cherrylake founders Michel and Veronique Sallin share their story of relentless dedication and passion for growing people, communities, and ideas. Chloe Gentry talks about co-CEO’ing among three siblings - and how an open mind and spirit brings about unexpected opportunities.

Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Florida.

In this episode, Katy Moss Warner highlights her magical career in horticulture at Walt Disney World

As the nation's largest state nursery and landscape association, FNGLA represents Florida's nursery and landscape industry which generated $31.4 billion total output sales in 2020 and directly employed 266,000+ people. The Plant People Podcast highlights the valuable stories of our industry's contributors and influencers. Produced by UF/AEC's Orange and New Creative Lab.

Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Florida.

In this episode, Harold Jenkins and Erin Jenkins Banas of Jenkins Landscape Co. along with Tommy Aiello of Aiello Landscape share stories of what it was like to work with Florida landscape pioneers, Mr. Gene Jenkins and Mr. Roy Rood, as well as growing up in the landscape business, and the experiences of running their own landscape businesses today.

As the nation's largest state nursery and landscape association, FNGLA represents Florida's nursery and landscape industry which generated $31.4 billion total output sales in 2020 and directly employed 266,000+ people. The Plant People Podcast highlights the valuable stories of our industry's contributors and influencers. Produced by UF/AEC's Orange and New Creative Lab.

Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Florida.

In this episode, Harold Jenkins and Erin Jenkins Banas of Jenkins Landscape Co. along with Tommy Aiello of Aiello Landscape share stories of what it was like to work with Florida landscape pioneers, Mr. Gene Jenkins and Mr. Roy Rood, as well as growing up in the landscape business, and the experiences of running their own landscape businesses today.

As the nation's largest state nursery and landscape association, FNGLA represents Florida's nursery and landscape industry which generated $31.4 billion total output sales in 2020 and directly employed 266,000+ people. The Plant People Podcast highlights the valuable stories of our industry's contributors and influencers. Produced by UF/AEC's Orange and New Creative Lab.

Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Florida.

In this episode, Kevin and Theresa Riley share their love and story of Rockledge Gardens.

Since recording this episode, Kevin and Theresa have retired and sold the business to Brendan Hayes-Morrison and Devon Klingman, friends of the family and admirers of Rockledge Gardens

As the nation's largest state nursery and landscape association, FNGLA represents Florida's nursery and landscape industry which generated $31.4 billion total output sales in 2020 and directly employed 266,000+ people. The Plant People Podcast highlights the valuable stories of our industry's contributors and influencers. Produced by UF/AEC's Orange and New Creative Lab.