In this episode, I'm chatting with Michael Albanese from AVESI Stormwater & Landscape Solutions in Hamilton, Ontario.

We talk about his journey from studying Geography and working as a Rain Home Guide to becoming an expert in the area of Stormwater Management and "Rain Ready" gardens, Fusion Landscaping and being an FLP (Fusion Landscape Professional), Native Plants, Heather's basement that recently flooded and of course - beer!

BEER

Refined Fool's "Hat Day is Cancelled Hazy IPA"

BOOKS

any books by Ed Mylett

Purple Cow by Seth Godin

his own book: The Modern Rain Garden, Michael Albanese

Tune in next week for our last episode of Season 1 where I'm speaking with the man who inspired me to start this crazy thing called podcasting in January, 2024. I will forever be grateful to Daniel Cornacchia from Dancor Landscapes in Markham, Ontario for pushing me to step outside my comfort zone and start a podcast.

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In this episode, I've brought David Milne from Quercus Gardens back on the show to take a look back on the year.

His episode (#2 in Season 1) was the most watched and streamed episode of Season 1 and I wanted to celebrate him and his year by bringing him back on to chat further.

In this episode, we talk about the challenges of having to let go staff, his "life before wife", the importance of mentorship and having a supportive network, and so much more!

BEER

Beau's Juiced AF Hazy IPA

Kraken Rum

BOOKS

Siddartha by Herman Hesse

Crazy About Gardening by Des Kennedy

Tune in next week when I'm speaking with Michael Albanese from AVESI Stormwater & Landscape Solutions in Hamilton, Ontario.

Season 1 is proudly sponsored by EXT.TECH

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In this episode, I'm talking with Will Heeman from one of my personal favourite places - Heeman's Greenhouse in London, Ontario.

We're talking about how his grandparents came to Canada and started the business in 1963, the importance of creating and supporting community, their famous strawberries, various workshops and activities they offer throughout the year, their various meads and ciders, and cultivating a connection between people and gardening from an early age.

BEERS etc.:

PIECE OF ADVICE:

Know your 'WHY' and hold on to it; never forget it.

Special thanks to Greg Sagar from Matchbox Productions Canada for filming and recording this episode on location at Heemans.

Tune in next week when I'm speaking with David Milne from Quercus Gardens in Toronto, Ontario.

Season 1 is proudly sponsored by EXT.TECH

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In this episode, I'm talking with Ashley (aka "Ash") Rowe from the New Leaf Collective. A Marketing firm in London, Ontario.

BEERS etc.:

BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:

Persuasion & All In - both by Arlene Dickinson

Tune in next week when I'm speaking with Will Heeman from Heeman's Greenhouse in London, Ontario.

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In this episode, I'm talking with Randy Tumber from Randy Tumber Landscape Consulting in Amaranth, Ontario.

BEERS etc.:

Red Wine - Los Vascos Cromas (Chile)

Collective Arts IPA from Hamilton, ON.

BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:

"The Old Way of Seeing" by Jonathan Hale

Tune in next week when I'm speaking with Ash Rowe from New Leaf Co. in London, Ontario.

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In this episode, I'm talking with Jeremy Kamp from Nicola's Garden Art located in the heart of Wortley Village in London, Ontario.

BEERS etc.:

Coors Banquet/Coors Original

Guinness

Guinness Blonde

Hollandia & Dab

Andersons Cream Ale

"Baby Cans" of beer - we're so spoiled with tall cans

BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:

(though not mentioned in this episode because we ran out of time, these are some books the two of us have talked about numerous times)

Tune in next week when I'm speaking with Randy Tumber from Randy Tumber Landscape Consulting in Amaranth, Ontario.

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In this episode, I'm talking with Jennifer Jay from the Joy of Gardening in Thamesford, Ontario.

BEERS etc.:

Mushroom Tea as a coffee substitute

Dandelion, Jasmine & Chamomile Tea

Kicking Horse Brand Coffee

Shout-out to Jenna Goodhand and Cafezia Coffee!!

Drifter Nitro Hazy IPA by Muskoka Brewery

*Nitro Beers use nitrogen gas to create smaller bubbles and a smoother, creamier texture

Tune in next week when I'm speaking with Jeremy Kamp from Nicola's Garden Art in Wortley Village, London ON.

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In this episode, I'm talking with the one and only David Fraser from Bunkie Life in Erin, Ontario.

BEERS etc.:

Wellington Brewery's Upside IPA & Imperial Stout

Guinnes & Stouts

Broken Rail Brewing's Overnight Express Milk Stout

TOOL RECOMMENDATION:

The micro compressor - DEWALT Electric Portable 165 PSI 6 Gal Pancake Air Compressor, Oil Free 

Tune in next week when I'm speaking with Jennifer Jay from The Joy of Gardening in Thamesford, Ontario.

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In this episode, I'm talking with one of two Certified Master Craftsmen in Canada - Sean Donnelly from SD Stone located in Kitchener, Ontario.

BEERS etc.:

Guinness - though usually a cold lager

Polish Beers!

Corona Zero (non-alc) without lime. Darn. Next time.

TOOL RECOMMENDATION:

Craft 3lb & 12lb Slab Splitter

Hand Tools all the way!

Tune in next week when I'm speaking with David Fraser from Bunkie Life.

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In this episode, I'm talking with one of my mentors: Lexi Dearborn from Dearborn Designs in Barrie, Ontario.

BEERS etc.:

Coffee!

BOOK RECOMMENDATION:

The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

Tune in next week when I'm speaking with Sean Donnelly from SD Stone.

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