In this episode, I'm talking with Ben Porchuk from Restorative Nature Experiences . He is one of the best and most knowledgeable (in my opinion) when it comes to creating biodiversity, ecological restoration and using native plants in the garden. In this episode, we're talking about SNAKES!, connecting kids to nature/gardens, school gardens, GIS Lab School, Everlasting Tree School, "Come Alive Outside", and of course - BEER!

BEERS:

Jutsu Pale Ale by Bellwoods

Lug Tread by Beau's

Sleemans

Sandwich Brewery

Juice Box Hazy IPA by Sons of Kent

Tune in next week when I'm speaking with Scott Sim from Moon Glow Lightscapes and D3 Lighting.

In this episode, I'm talking with the Tattooed Gardener - Paul Gellatly. In this episode, we're talking about (and nerding-out about) PLANTS, hybridizing daylilies, first dates (how wonderfully random!), connecting people to gardens, losing yourself in the garden to find yourself, Gin and of course - BEER!

BEERS:

The Botonist Islay Dry Gin with water

TropiCanada by Forked River Brewing Company

BOOKS:

Books by Marjorie Harris & Mark Cullen

Tune in next week when I'm speaking with Ben Porchuk from

In this episode, I'm talking with Curtis (NOT "CHRIS"!) Hutten from The Landmark Group. In this episode, we're talking about epic Christmas light displays, homesteading, the Peer to Peer Group with Landscape Ontario, receiving the Dunington-Grubb Award (AH! Awesome), craning in materials, staffing shortages and of course - BEER!

BEERS:

Hazy IPA by Side Launch Brewing Company

Elora Borealis by Elora Brewing Company

Muskoka Detour by Muskoka Brewery (so good!)

Life in the Clouds by Collective Arts

Tune in next week when I'm speaking with Paul Gellatly - The Tattooed Gardener.

In this episode, I'm talking with Janet Mott from Christine's Touch Gardening Ltd.. In this episode, we're talking about finding and working with the right client, "COVID Beers", Natural and Manicured Gardens, Tulips and of course - BEER!

BEERS:

Muskoka Detour

Laker Red

Life in the Clouds, Collective Arts

Tune in next week when I'm speaking with Curtis Hutten from the Landmark Group.

Happy Valentine's Day!

In this episode (not 3 or 4 but #5! lol), I'm talking with Sean James from Sean James Consulting. He is one of the most interesting and knowledgeable people that I know and it was a real joy to have him on the show. In this episode, we're talking about embracing our superheroes and own weird and wonderful selves, Bullfrog Power, travelling for design work, Goldenrod, Milkweed, native and invasive species, Biodiversity and of course - BEER!

BEERS:

Steamwhistle

BOOKS:

Tune in next week when I'm speaking with Janet Mott from Christine's Touch Gardening Ltd.

In this episode, I'm talking with Carla Bailey from Solutions by CB, a Human Resources professional out of London, Ontario. We talk about the SUB program, the importance of HR, "Obscurity" of small businesses, Landscape Ontario and of course - BEER!

BEERS:

Coors Light + Sprite (Shandy)

Voodoo Ranger (my #1 FAV!)

BOOKS:

1. Babel, or the Necessity of Violence: an Arcane History of Oxford Translators' Revolution by R.F. Kuang

Have you read a book or article about "being a burden"? Please leave your response in the Q&A section.

Tune in next week when I'm speaking with Sean James from Sean James Consulting

In this episode, I'm talking with Darren Heimbecker (and his pup Lego) from Whistling Gardens in Wilsonville, Ontario CANADA. We discuss his experience transforming a corn field into one of the most magical (and one of my personal favourite) places to visit in Southwestern Ontario, some of his favourite plants and of course - BEER!

*Peony Show* There are over 1,300 varieties of peonies in the garden! Follow them online and be sure to visit this incredible collection when it is blooming!

Sorry Darren that I cut you off at the end!!! AHHH! Still learning how to record these darn things. Yay! Technology!

BEERS:

German, Austrian & Polish Imports

Wishbone Brewing Co.

Bonnieheath Estate Lavender Farm & Winery

New Limburg Brewing Company

Juicy Ass by Flying Monkeys 6.5%

*Stay tuned for a Beer Fest being hosted at Whistling Gardens!

BOOKS:

1. The House of Boughs - a Sourcebook of Garden Designs, Structures and Suppliers

2. Michael A. Dirr's Manual of Woody Landscape Plants

Tune in next week when I'm speaking with Carla Bailey from Solutions by CB.

In this episode, I'm talking with David Milne from Quercus Gardens in Toronto, CANADA. We discuss his 45+ years of experience in horticulture and landscaping, Imposter Syndrome and some of his mental health coping strategies for when times get tough, some of his favourite plants and of course - BEER!

BEERS:

Snoopy's Legacy/ 7%/ Black Lab Brewery

Hazy Days/Hazy Nights/ 7%/ Cowbell Brewing Co.

BOOKS:

1. Breakfast of Champions by Kurt V. Jr.

2. A Sand County Almanac by Also Leopold

3. Manual of Woody Landscape Plants by Michael A. Dirr

Tune in next week when I'm speaking with Darren Heimbecker from Whistling Gardens!

Nice to meet you!

Give me a listen and see if I might be someone you want to tune into or chat with about beer and landscaping on the show.

NEXT EPISODE (release date: Jan 24): I'm talking with David Milne from Quercus Gardens in Toronto. We discuss the importance of caring for gardens and their ecosystems, his role and experience through Landscape Ontario, Imposter Syndrome, some coping strategies that he uses when times get tough and of course - BEER!

Interviews and recording is underway.

Stay tuned for more episodes coming soon!