Hops and Hedges

By Heather Jerrard, My Landscape Artist

This is the space where we talk about all things beer, landscaping and everything in between.

We discuss garden styles, features, personal and professional development, mental health & coping stra... more

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The podcast currently has 80 episodes available.

Hops and Hedges episodes:

July 31, 2024 Ep.29. Mike Norris, Designated Drinks
In this episode, I'm talking with Mike Norris from Designated Drinks in London, Ontario.
We're talking about his non-alcoholic beer store, moving from a garage and living room to a warehouse, making the switch over to non-alc beers, educating others using his own story, leaving the 9-5 to be a full-time entrepreneur and of course - LOT OF BEER!

BEERS:
Free "Dented Beer"
Partake
Harmon's Jack Pine
One for the Road Proceed with Caution
Sober Carpenter IPA (Green Can)
Sober Carpenter Organic Session IPA
BSA Smooth IPA
Athletic Brewing
Philips Iota Hazy IPA
*Shoutout to Northyards Cider in Salmon Arm, BC.
IPYay! by Perth Brewery
Free Spirit Brewing Company

PODCAST: Lex Fridman

Tune in next week when I'm speaking with Paul Doornbos from Thornbusch Landscaping in Lansdowne, ON.

Season 1 is proudly sponsored by EXT.TECH
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40min
July 24, 2024 Ep.28. Lynzee Bewcyk, Foodscape Gardens
In this episode, I'm talking with Lynzee Bewcyk from Foodscape Gardens in Nelson, BC.

We're talking about her experience helping homeowners grow their own food, apple picking in Tasmania, cultivating patience, being a garden educator in Tofino, smelly mushrooms (Devil's Stinkhorn), lasagna gardening and of course - BEER!

BEERS:
Non-Alc beers: Sunsetter Peach Wheat Ale by Stanley Park Brewing in Vancouver and Sober Carpenter beers
Hazed and Confused Juicy IPA & Muskoka Detour from the Muskoka Brewery

Tune in next week when I'm speaking with Mike Norris from Designated Drinks in London, Ontario.

Season 1 is proudly sponsored by EXT.TECH
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40min
July 17, 2024 Ep.27. Laurie-Ann Stuart, LA Gardens
In this episode, I'm talking with Laurie-Ann Stuart (affectionately known by many as "LA") of LA Gardens in Barrie/Innisfil, ON.

This episode we're talking about Landscape Ontario Congress, travelling to see gardens, finding a sense of belonging in the Landscape Profession, being a farm girl, forest bathing, and of course - BEER!

BEERS:
Eden Grove (Zero Carb) Dry Cider
The Mutants are Revolting by Flying Monkeys

One Piece of Advice: GET A BOOKKEEPER AND KNOW YOUR NUMBERS! Special shout-out to our mentor and guide which has taught so many of us so much over the years - Jacki Hart from Consulting by Hart in Muskoka.

Tune in next week when I'm speaking with Lynzee Bewcyk from Foodscape Gardens in Nelson, BC.

Season 1 is proudly sponsored by EXT.TECH
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40min
July 10, 2024 Ep.26. Joe Salemi CAE, Landscape Ontario
In this episode, I'm talking with Joe Salemi CAE, Executive Director at Landscape Ontario in Milton, ON.

This episode we're talking about his 22+ years experience with Landscape Ontario, his time with Dynascape and the CNLA, never saying "no" to the right opportunities, hosting "Happy Hour Fridays" at work during the pandemic, so much more and of course - BEER!

BEERS:
Innis & Gunn Blonde from Scotland
Coors Banquet
Scotch
Quantum Hugs Cold IPA from Flying Monkeys

BOOK: The Leadership Contract by Dr. Molinaro

Tune in next week when I'm speaking with Laurie-Ann Stuart (affectionately known by many as "LA") of LA Gardens in Barrie/Innisfil, ON.

Season 1 is proudly sponsored by EXT.TECH
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41min
July 08, 2024 Ep.25. Heather Jerrard, My Landscape Artist
In this episode, I'm talking with YOU...or am I talking to myself? Yup - it's just me this time celebrating the mid-way point through this first season of "Hops & Hedges".

It has been a ride! I am so grateful to all the people who have reached out in support or who have come on the show to share their experiences, lessons and stories.

I am a Landscape Designer at My Landscape Artist in London, Ontario.

This episode is short and sweet (like me). My husband and I are currently in Florida settling the estate of his mother who has recently passed away. It has been a rough week and I'm not entirely sure how I'm going to record and post this episode at the moment. This is more of an emotional episode than what you might be used to on this podcast - but its the real me - and I still manage to talk a bit about beer.
BEERS:
Voodoo Ranger by New Belgium in Colorado Springs

BOOK: Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind by Judson Brewer.
Tune in next week when I'm speaking with the one and only - Joe Salemi CAE, Executive Director at Landscape Ontario.
Season 1 is proudly sponsored by EXT.TECH
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20min
June 26, 2024 Ep.24. Lindsay Drake Nightingale, Yorkshire Garden Services Inc.
In this episode, I'm talking with the ever-fabulous (and one of my personal mentors) Lindsay Drake Nightingale from Yorkshire Garden Services Inc (22 years in business!) in Concord, ON.
We're talking about her presidency with Landscape Ontario, her shift from working in the not-for-profit world to owning a landscape business, how the people along your path influence you and project you forward, "niche boutique garden care", potscaping, Whiskey and of course - BEER!
BEERS:
Canadian Whiskey by Legends in Perry Sound
Any of the whiskeys from Rheault Distillery in Hurst, Ontario
Lagavulin Single Malt Scotch Whiskey
Hazed and Confused Juicy IPA from Muskoka Brewery
Muskoka Detour from Muskoka Brewery
BIGGEST PIECE OF ADVICE FOR NEW BUSINESSES:
Learn as much as you can about finances AND - if you don't want to your finances - find someone who can and will. (BOOK: "Who not How" by Dan Sullivan with Dr. Benjamin Hardy")
Tune in next week for a special episode with just me talking to you directly and celebrating the halfway point of the first season of this podcast.

Season 1 is proudly sponsored by EXT.TECH
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38min
June 19, 2024 Ep.23. Amy Fedele, Pretty Purple Door
In this episode, I'm talking with Amy Fedele from Pretty Purple Door (you have GOT to check her out on Instagram!) based out of Northeastern Pennsylvania!
We're talking about her awesome marketing and branding, her online teachings/resources and ebooks, her Youtube channel, content creation, making landscape design accessible, Blue microphones, and of course - BEER!
BEERS:
Watermelon Beet Sour (it actually tastes SO GOOD!) by Mascot Brewery in Toronto
Schofferhofer Grapefruit Radler (brewed in Germany)
BOOK RECOMMENDATION:
She has a whole list so check it out at this link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-506a9c5b/list/2JYSJKY57JRAI
Tune in next week when I'm speaking with the fabulous Lindsay Drake Nightingale from Yorkshire Garden Services Inc. in Concord, ON.

Season 1 is proudly sponsored by EXT.TECH
Visit them on Instagram (@ext.tech_inc) or online here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/dgs09
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41min
June 12, 2024 Ep.22. Jonas Spring, Ecoman & the Toronto Plant Market
In this episode, I'm talking with Jonas Spring, owner of Ecoman & the Toronto Plant Market in - you guessed it - Toronto Ontario.
We're talking about his landscaping and garden business (20 years in business!), his retail native plant operation called the "Toronto Plant Market", arranging the plants in the garden center by their ecological region/reference or ideal growing conditions INCLUDING houseplants (how freaking cool is that?!), mental health and of course - BEER!
BEERS:
Moosehead Radler (so good on a hot day!)
Blue Moon (my personal gateway beer)
BOOK RECOMMENDATION:
Ecology & Systems Books ie. Garden Revolution by
Larry Weaner and Thomas Christopher
Tune in next week when I'm speaking with the super talented Amy Fedele who owns Pretty Purple Door in Pennsylvania!
Season 1 is proudly sponsored by EXT.TECH
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36min
June 05, 2024 Ep.21. Melissa V, Melissa V. Photography & Event Planning
In this episode, I'm talking with fellow entrepreneur and business owner - Melissa V from Melissa V. Photography & Planning in Belmont, Ontario, CANADA.

For something a little different - Melissa doesn't own a landscaping business AND she doesn't drink beer - CRAZY! Yet I am so glad she reached out to me to talk about gardening, being an entrepreneur (and the supportive partners we THANKFULLY have at home), her passion for photography, indecision & impulsivity, changes that came out from COVID, starting a garden from a blank slate, invasive plants and of course - BEER!
BEERS:
Hot Chocolate from Tim Hortons
Strongbow, Heemans & Rice Lake Cider
Cheery Mead from Heemans
Sasquatch Schnitzel (amazing can art!!!) Vienna Lager by
Kichesippi beer company (brewed in Ottawa, ON.)

Special shout outs in this episode to Whistling Gardens and Heemans Greenhouse!
P.S. Heemans has awesome labels on certain plants informing the public if it might become invasive or spread aggressively.
Tune in next week when I'm speaking with Jonas Spring from Ecoman and the Toronto Plant Market in (you guessed it) Toronto, ON.

Season 1 is proudly sponsored by EXT.TECH
Visit them on Instagram (@ext.tech_inc) or online here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/dgs09
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37min
May 29, 2024 Ep.20. Blake Tubby, Arbordale Landscaping
In this episode, I'm talking with Blake Tubby from Arbordale Landscaping in Vaughn/Concord & Toronto Ontario.
We're talking about how his parents started the company in 1981, Humber College, serving your "niche", working with subcontractors to complete projects, and of course - BEER!
BEERS:
Heineken (old ye faithful)
Red Wines (California Cab Sauvs, Silk Road & Italian primitivos)
White Wines: Gewurztraminer & Liebfraumilch
The Mutants are Revolting by Flying Monkeys
BOOK RECOMMENDATION:
Start with Why by Simon Sinek
Tune in next week when I'm speaking with Melissa from Melissa V. Photography & Event Planning out of Belmont, Ontario.

Season 1 is proudly sponsored by EXT.TECH
Visit them on Instagram (@ext.tech_inc) or online here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/dgs09
...more
39min

FAQs about Hops and Hedges:

How many episodes does Hops and Hedges have?

The podcast currently has 80 episodes available.