Plants Grow Here - Horticulture, Landscape Gardening & Ecology
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Ep.201 Ornamental permaculture: Revisiting the 12 principles - Daniel Fuller
April 20, 2024 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBMost people wouldn't consider a permaculture mindset for a public park or an ornamental garden. But that's a missed opportunity, because it could help individuals, organisations and councils reduce their maintenance budgets while increasing plant health and positive biodiversity outcomes. The 12 principles of permaculture can be applied whether or not you're growing food. They're simply a way to get us back in tune with nature's systems so that we can work with them instead of against them....
Ep.200 Podcasters pick: 10 "best" episodes - Daniel Fuller (Plants Grow Here)
April 14, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBThis week, we're celebrating 200 episodes! My mentor, Karen Smith, editor of Hort Journal Australia, interviews me about my picks for the "best" 10 episodes. To pick only 10 episodes was an impossible task, but I've narrowed it down to a few essential chats that I believe all my listeners should listen to at least once. From Integrated Weed Management (IWM) to magical musical plants, make sure you don't miss any of these episodes! Find your next job, or post a job ad: https://hortpeople.co...
Ep.199 MIFGS 2024 Pt.3: A Moment In Time - Peter Donegan (Irish landscape architect)
April 07, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBDid you get a chance to see Peter Donegan's phenomenal garden design A Moment In Time at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show (MIFGS) this year? We spoke about it in Ep.181 A Daydream Supported By A Series of Equations, but I wanted to touch in after the event finished to get his perspective on how everything went, and if he actually managed to pull off installing a real fighter plane into the construction. In this episode, we speak about an old-fashioned plant palette, an ex...
Ep.198 MIFGS 2024 pt.2: Mother Ocean, Through The Looking Glass, & New Nordic Notes
March 31, 2024 06:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBThe Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show has wrapped for another year! In this episode, I interview the designers behind three show garden highlights from this year's Show. We'll get to hear the inspiration behind the story and message behind each of their gardens, and we'll chat about their creative choices with materials and plant palettes. EPISODE LINKS Daniel Althaus “Mother Ocean”: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/daniel-althaus-402baa219_here-is-the-first-sneak-preview-of-o...
Ep.197 MIFGS 2024 pt.1: Boutique, achievable, and more gardens - Dr Ian Smith
March 24, 2024 23:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBThe Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show has wrapped for another year! Each year, we like to interview some of the garden designers to get an insight into what ideas, philosophies, trends, and plants are floating in the cultural zeitgeist. Friend of the show, Dr Ian Smith interviews some of the Boutique, Achievable and Border garden designers. He also shares his impressions of some of the Landscape Design Show gardens. Whether you're into landscape design, construction, maintenance...
Ep.196 Permaculture syntropics - Erik van Zuilekom (United Natures)
March 17, 2024 06:00 - 2 hours - 97.7 MBA garden is never finished. It's going to change throughout the year, and the seasons. It should be getting better over time instead of worse. And it should also provide you with multiple yields, whether that's a food crop, supporting biodiversity, reducing soil salinity, providing shade, making the space appear larger, or simply bringing you joy. It's easy to roll your eyes when you hear terms like "sustainability" or "nature-based solutions". They've become cliches used by companies to ...
Ep.195 Insect Taxonomy: Classifying good, bad & neutral insects into groups - Dr Ian Smith (Bug Bites)
March 10, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBHave you ever considered that plants can be broken into groups, just like plants? By classifying plants into their taxonomic order, we can automatically understand a few things about them. For example, what type of mouth-part do they have, and what does that mean for the type of plant damage or predatory method they're capable of? What types of chemicals work on them, and which ones don't? Which beneficials eat which pests? And are there any truly neutral insects out there, or are they all...
Ep.195 Insect taxonomy: Classifying good, bad & neutral insects into groups - Dr Ian Smith (Bug Bites)
March 10, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBSydney. Or, click the AIH events link below. Diptera (flys) The Good Hoverfly Robber flies The bad Leaf miners Fruit flies (not vinegar flies) The inbetween Blowflies, bottle flies and house flies Fungus gnats Coleoptera (Beetles) Beneficials Ladybird (Coccinellidae) Ground beetles (Carabidae) Rove beetle (Staphylinidae) The neutrals Plague Soldier Beetle The Bads Leaf and flea beetles Scarabaeidae (Scarab Beetles) Weevils Hymenoptera (wasps and ants) The good Parasitoid wasps ...
Ep194 Plant communication according to science - Katia Hougaard (Katia Plant Scientist)
March 03, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBHave you ever wondered whether plants can communicate? And if they can, how do they do so? Katia Hougaard is back, and this time we explore the science behind plant communication. We discuss VOCs, plant blood tests, visual signs, sounds, Venus fly traps, predators, pests, and much more. We even ponder what science has yet to prove or disprove regarding plant communication using the Music of the Plants device that translates plant electromagnetic output as music. EPISODE LINKS Katia Plant...
Ep.193 Hort Journal highlights: Editor's pick 2023 - Karen Smith (sponsored by Hort Journal Australia)
February 25, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBIn this episode, we go over more than a dozen topics quickly, based around the Hort Journal's editor's best article picks for 2023. Karen Smith is my mentor and also the editor for our Australian horticulture industry's best magazine, and she has her finger on the pulse when it comes to amenity hort in this country. You'll hear about emerging pest problems, weed potentiality in cultivated plants, green infrastructure, careers, and much, much more. Check the links below if you'd like to get...
Ep.192 Nursery wholesale insights for the whole industry - Paul Plant (Nursery Manager, 4BC Garden Talkback Presenter)
February 18, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBIn this episode, I interview Paul Plant about what we're getting wrong as a whole industry when working with wholesale nurseries in particular, and how we can tighten up our game. I wanted to know stuff like, how are miscommunications and poor choices costing landscapers, arborists and horticulturists time, money, and project efficiency? Are horticultural qualifications necessary for a career shift into the wholesale nursery? How can we prevent fire ants sneaking into our landscapes throu...
Ep.191 Landscape excellence: Yards case study - Ben, Amanda and Dale (Yards)
February 04, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBHave you ever worked for a company that took horticultural excellence seriously within the landscape design, construction and maintenance sectors? This episode is a case study on a company called Yards, which was started by a connection of mine from the AIH, Ben French. In this episode, I interview him and two of his staff, Amanda and Dale, about what they're doing differently to other companies working in the space. Have a listen and compare what you've been doing with what they're doing....
Ep.190 Assessing tree health & safety - Gary Moran (Treeside Arboricultural Consultancy)
January 28, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBDo you know how to assess a tree's health and safety? And do you know how to do so in a systematic way to ensure you don't miss any major clues? This episode is designed to teach non-arborists within the landscape and horticulture sector what to look for when inspecting trees. What signs tell us that a tree is doing well? And what signs tell us we need to contact an AQF Level 5 consulting arborist for a closer look? Starting at the ground and surrounding environment, moving up the trunk, a...
Ep.189 Horticulturist vs property developer - Karen Fuller
January 17, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBHave you ever tendered for a property development project, only to be rejected for some unknown reason? Why is it that some people are able to win work from property developers, while others seem to struggle with this type of client? It may have something to do with your ability to meet them on their own wavelength. Sometimes, as horticulturists, ecologists, landscape architects and landscapers, we can get a bit caught up in out own world. This episode is a step into the (sometimes scary)...
Ep.188 Rabbit pest management (IPM) - Dr Ian Smith (Bug Bites)
January 07, 2024 06:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBDo you know the secret to controlling rabbits within the landscape? Whether you're responsible for a public park, a farm, or a private property that's home to these garden-destroying pests, you'll want to control them in the most ethical way possible. The secret is a decisive, multi-pronged operation designed to wipe them all out in a single season. There are a number of methods to use, including locating warren entries, exposing them to predators, waiting for the right time to responsibly...
Ep.187 Hort media freelancing: Part-time gig or full-time career - Chloe Thomson (Bean There Dug That, Sprout School)
December 31, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBWould you like to make a little extra money on the side working in horticulture media? Maybe you're looking for a new career pathway to dive into? Freelancing in horticulture media means that you're working under your own ABN with multiple businesses. In this episode, you'll learn technical info related to writing, creating and editing videos, and running your own show. You'll also gain some down-to-earth, practical career tips from Chloe Thomson, an Aussie hort media professional who's pr...
Ep.186 Achievable garden design: Modern native Australian theme - Daniel Althaus (Circles of Life)
December 23, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBWhat makes a native garden design "modern"? What garden trends have defined Aussie landscaping culture in 2023, heading into 2024? And how can you use a show garden as a lead magnet to gain work as a designer? In this episode, MIFGS Achievable Gardens medalist Daniel Althaus answers these questions and more to help us understand why his garden Circles of Life was such a show-stopper this year. EPISODE LINKS Althaus Landscape Design's website: https://althauslandscapedesigns.com.au/ Inst...
Ep.185 Growing joy at work: Plants as self care - Maria Failla (Growing Joy)
December 17, 2023 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBDo you still feel the passion you had for plants when you started this game? Or are you just turning up to work each day, going through the motions? My guest Maria Failla from the Growing Joy Podcast is here to teach us how to "connect with nature," "find our joy," or practice "self care," even if those terms don't really resonate with us. Plant care is a form of therapy that's being used to treat a wide range of mental health conditions, disabilities, and people of different ages. Even if...
Ep.184 Nine jobs in horticulture - SWAPCAST - Maria Failla (Growing Joy)
December 10, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBIn ep.172 I talked about ten career pathways in amenity horticulture. It was a quick run through some of the most important jobs in our industry, and pathways you can take throughout each sector. In this episode, I dig into these pathways in a bit more detail with the help of Growing Joy's podcast host Maria Failla. As an indoor plant enthusiast and hort media professional, she was able to walk me through some of the nuance that may be lost if you're new to this industry. Whether you're a...
Ep.183 Plant taxonomy: How to classify & name plants - John Mason (ACS Distance Education)
December 03, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBIf you can't classify and name plants, how can you successfully work as a horticulturist? You probably don't need to know the exact scientific name for every plant you work with, but a basic understanding of how plant taxonomy works is a must for any serious gardener. In this episode, you'll learn how to name plants, how plant families work, and what on earth plant taxonomy and binomial nomenclature are. John Mason is my guest this week, and he's the creator of ACS Distance Education and a...
Ep.182 "Best" houseplants - Jane Perrone (On the Ledge podcast)
November 26, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBWhich indoor plant should you treat yourself or a loved one to this Christmas? In this episode, Jane Perrone, host of the On the Ledge podcast is back on the show to tell us why these 13 plants make awesome indoor plants, and how to look after them. From the beginner mode plants that are pretty much unkillable, to the fussy expert mode plants, these are some of the "best" indoor house plants. Full list of plants Monstera deliciosa Begonia lucerna Aspidistra elatior Philodendron hederac...
Ep.181 A daydream supported by a series of equations: Show garden inspo pt. 2 - Peter Donegan (MIFGS gold medal designer)
November 19, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBIf you found my last chat with MIFGS gold medalist Peter Donegan inspiring, you'll love this episode. Irish landscape architect and MIFGS gold medallist Peter Donegan is back on the podcast to describe his upcoming design for MIFGS 2024. Listen to him speak about where he's drawing his inspiration from for this next design, why it's an important topic to shine a light on, and why there's going to be an aeroplaxne parked in his garden. EPISODE LINKS Follow Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.lin...
Ep.180 Organising tree walks - Greg Packman - Senior Arborist
November 12, 2023 06:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBDo you want to share your love foe trees with others? Why not curate and lead your own tree walks? Greg Packman is back on the show and this time he's going to teach us how to curate your own tree walk. In this episode, you'll learn how to organise, promote, and lead your own tree walks. EPISODE LINKS Greg's Twitter: https://twitter.com/GregPackman Greg's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-packman-67359398 LOOKING FOR WORK? LOOKING FOR WORKERS? Visit the green industry job board: ...
Ep.179 Lessons from Europe's famous gardens - Ash Walker (Future Voice for the AIH)
November 02, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBWhat can an Aussie horticulturist learn by working in Europe's famous gardens? In this episode, Ash Walker is back to help us learn what he's learnt by working in Monet's garden, Kew, and several other world-class gardens in Europe. How was he trained to approach aspects of gardening, such as deadheading, irrigating and pest management, and how does that differ compared to what we see in your average garden over here? Listen to this episode to find out. EPISODE LINKS Ash's LinkedIn: http...
Ep.178 Hort media career advice - Scott Smith (Beechgrove Garden, BBC)
October 22, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBWhat's it like to work in hort media? How do you get started? And why does Scott keep referring to himself as a "hero"? In this episode, Scott Smith and I talk about horticulture media careers, including traditional media and modern social media careers. EPISODE LINKS Follow Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-h-smith-mcihort-diphort-rhs-3ab122227 Follow Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-fuller-180908208 View AIH events: https://aih.org.au/events-the-...
Ep.177 Show garden inspiration: A mystical experience - Peter Donegan (Bam Stone Garden designer @ MIFGS)
October 15, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBA garden is an opportunity to express something deeply personal which resonates for people who are able to receive your message in a bottle. In this episode, I chat with Irish landscape architect Peter Donegan, who designed the Bam Stone Garden at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show (MIFGS), which tied for the Gold Show Garden Award. We start by discussing garden trends and native plants, but we quickly take a turn to deeper topics like how a designer can use a garden to tou...
Ep.176 Culture of fear: Broken workplaces - Simon Harrison (Wollondilly Shire Council)
October 08, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBHave you ever been stuck in a toxic workplace? This episode is all about the culture of fear at horticulture workplaces around the country. Simon Harrison is manager for parks at Wollondilly Shire Council in the outer west of Sydney, and he's experienced his fair share of workplace tensions. In this episode he helps us understand what it takes to turn workplace culture around in the right direction, and how to be a leader instead of just a manager. EPISODE LINKS Follow Simon on LinkedIn: h...
Ep.175 Nursery business secrets - Rayne Gibson (Taproots Horticulture Consulting)
October 01, 2023 01:00 - 2 hours - 82.7 MBNursery businesses don't run themselves. There are a series of plateaus they reach that can be difficult to move beyond. How can a young, hungry nursery eat up more market share? And how can an established nursery that's doing the same thing, day in, day out, behave like a young and hungry nursery that's eating up that market share? Whether your business is at the stage where it needs to take big swings, or it's more about tweaking little things that can make a big difference, horticulture...
Ep.174 Ecology's not just for hippy greenies - Dr Ian Smith (Bug Bites)
September 23, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBDr Ian Smith is back! This time he's going to pretty much sum up half of the wisdom that's ever been dropped on this podcast in 170 episodes. Ecology isn't just for nature's benefit (although, of course, it is partly for nature's benefit). It's also for our own selfish benefits. EPISODE LINKS Follow Ian on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EcologIan Ian's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/driansmith My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-fuller-180908208/ AIH Cairns Events: https:/...
Ep.173 Climate change: Seeing beyond atmospheric carbon - Mark Laurence (Ecosystem developer)
September 17, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBIs sustainability about more than just atmospheric carbon? This week's guest, Mark Laurence, makes a strong case for a wider perspective when it comes to climate change by using climate-adaptive planting and ecosystem development. We can't simply focus on sucking carbon out of the atmosphere, because that neglects the biggest greenhouse gas of all: water. Listen to this episode to learn how changing complex, fragile relationships within the ecosystem can create massive changes to the overa...
Ep.172 Ten amenity horticulture career pathways - Daniel Fuller (Hort People)
September 10, 2023 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBHave you ever wondered what career pathways there are in the ornamental landscape? From plant production to maintenance, and a whole lot of stuff inbetween, here are 10 amenity horticulture career pathways. This episode is based on a two-part article I wrote for the Hort Journal industry magazine which transformed into a webinar I delivered to TAFE NSW students on behalf of the Australian Institute of Horticulture. Of course, it isn't an exhaustive list by any means and I may do a few mo...
Ep.171 Landscape construction careers: Enhancing the places people live - Rob Wardlaw (TAFE NSW)
September 03, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBWhat's it like landscaping on-the-tools? What skills do you need? And who can call themselves a landscaper, anyway? In this episode, TAFE NSW teacher Rob Wardlaw gives us an insight into what it's really like to work as a landscaper on the tools. This career pathway mixes elements of horticulture and construction and lets you create beautiful landscapes that others can only dream of creating. Share this episode with somebody that you know who would be perfect for this career! EPISODE LINK...
Ep.170 Ridiculous TikTok trends: Bad gardening advice online - Vikram Baliga (Planthropology Podcast)
August 27, 2023 06:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBWhy is there so much bad gardening advice online? And what are some of the worst pieces of advice you're likely to hear? Join Dr Vikram Baliga and I as we uncover some of the comically bad gardening "hacks" that have ever been created. From the disgusting to the bizarre, we'll help you avoid following ridiculous advice by uncovering the science behind WHY these ideas won't work the way you'd hope. Vikram is a horticulture lecturer in Texas, host of the Planthropology podcast, social media ...
Ep.169 Sportsturf careers: Great grass is no accident - David Little (TAFE NSW)
August 20, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBWhen you're watching sport on the telly, do you realise how much passion goes into the grounds? I'm not talking about the passion from the coaches, the players and the fans. I'm talking about the sportsturf managers who go to extraordinary lengths to ensure the optimal conditions are available on the grounds. As this episode's guest, TAFE NSW teacher David Little says, great turf is no accident! It requires the knowledge, experience and dedication of seriously talented sportsturf managers ...
Ep.168 Blue collar mental health: This is a conversation starter - Jason Banks (TIACS)
August 13, 2023 06:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBLet's have a chat about mental health. Let's not be preachy, but just have a discussion about practical tips to help you in your own journey. Because let's face it: there aren't a whole lot of resources available for blue-collar workers who are struggling with mental health. We'll also take a look at a case study of an organisation that provides free counselling over the phone, specifically aimed toward professionals working in blue collar jobs like landscaping and horticulture. Jason Ban...
Ep.167 Integrated Weed Management (IWM): Controlling invasive weeds - Kate Blood (Vic Gov's DEECA)
August 06, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBHow do the best NRM experts deal with invasive and environmental weeds, without reaching for chemical herbicides as a first resort? By using Integrated Weed Management (IWM) strategies, of course. These include physical, cultural, biological, genetic, regulatory and finally chemical tools as a last resort. Kate Blood is Program Manager for weed management at the Victorian Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Action (DEECA, formerly DELWP). She's the perfect person to explain how ...
Ep.166 Natural resource management: Creating ecosystems that last - Sam Dalton (sponsored by Arboreen)
July 30, 2023 06:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBWe all agree that natural resources need our help. But how do we create ecosystems that last, using native plants, within budget, and on-time? To celebrate National Tree Day in Australia, our sponsors at Arborgreen have helped to create an information-packed episode. We'll take you through all of the major steps you'll need to follow when creating and improving natural habitats to support our natural resources, which starts with preparing sites, planting trees, and then ongoing management. ...
Ep.165 The Landscape Show virtual tour 2023 pt.2 (sponsored by Landscaping Victoria)
July 23, 2023 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBIf you didn't get to this year's The Landscape Show in Melbourne, don't worry! We're about to take a virtual tour and speak with 18 of the 88 vendors that were on display over two podcast episodes. We'll learn about innovative and sustainable products and services, new ways of doing things, and we'll hear from some brands that have become household names. In this episode, I chat with reps from: Coolabah Turf: https://www.coolturf.com.au/ Bunnings Australia: https://www.bunnings.com.au/ ...
Ep.164 The Landscape Show virtual tour 2023 pt.1 (sponsored by Landscaping Victoria)
July 16, 2023 06:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBIf you didn't get to this year's The Landscape Show in Melbourne, don't worry! We're about to take a virtual tour and speak with 18 of the 88 vendors that were on display over two podcast episodes. We'll learn about innovative and sustainable products and services, new ways of doing things, and we'll hear from some brands that have become household names. In this episode, I chat with reps from: Arborgreen: https://www.arborgreen.com.au/ Milwaukee: https://www.milwaukeetool.com.au/outdoor-...
Ep.163 Native logging sustainability: To ban or not to ban? - Paul Reid (The Aussie Logger)
July 09, 2023 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBVictoria is set to ban logging in native forests for timber. Sounds great, right? But let's dig a little bit deeper and see if we've missed something here. Paul Reid educates people on social media about what it's really like in Aussie forestry as The Aussie Logger. He works in a forestry plantation setting, but he feels strongly that we have a responsibility to conduct native logging in Victoria for a number of reasons, including the quality of our timber and the quality of our environment...
Ep.162 Kitchen gardening on a Singapore skyscraper - Brent Purtell (head gardener)
July 02, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 48 MBBrent Purtell runs the 51st floor kitchen garden at Capitaspring skyscraper in Singapore, and in this episode we take a look into what his job's like on a day-to-day basis. What's it like to grow veggies on a skyscraper? What unique challenges are present? How can you tackle them? Brent's moving back to Melbourne this year, so if you're looking to hire a highly capable horticulturist looking for their next chapter, click play and listen to him speak about his experience. EPISODE LINKS Bre...
Ep.161 Air purifying indoor plants: New scientific study! - Dr Fraser Torpy (University of Technology Sydney) & Johan Hodgson (sponsored by Ambius)
June 25, 2023 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.4 MBHow much truth is there to the claims of the ability for plants to purify the air? Is it just hype, or do they make a genuine difference? Recently, one of the world's leading indoor plant companies, Ambius, sponsored me to visit their press release for a new study that they funded at the University of Technology in Sydney (UTS) regarding the ability for plants to purify the air and suffice to say... what they've found is astounding. Not only does this study confirm the air purifying indoor...
Bug Bites: Spiders
June 18, 2023 06:00 - 6 minutes - 4.27 MBSpiders are a horticulturist's best friend. They're predatory organisms that have an appetite for all sorts of insects that we like to call "pests". In this episode, Dr Ian Smith gives us a general introduction to this class of arachnid. Listen to the end to find out: -What are the different types of spiders that we're likely to find in our gardens? -What different methods of hunting do they employ in our gardens? -Are redback spiders actually native to Australia, or are they an introduc...
Ep.160 Nursery industry secrets: Production, wholesale & retail - Bruce Durant (sponsored by Arborgreen
June 14, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBAre you in the nursery game? Perhaps you work in a sector that relies on the nursery industry? In this episode, nursery industry expert Bruce Durant gives us an insight into the nursery industry, including tips and tricks for people in the production, wholesale and retail sectors of the nursery industry. Bruce is a sales rep for Arborgreen, this episode's sponsor. Check out previous episodes I've created in collaboration with Arborgreen, Ep. 154 Innovations in the tree industry with Marc J...
Ep.159 Artificial intelligence (AI) in horticulture - Aurelie Quade (soil carbon consultant)
June 11, 2023 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBAI is the hottest thing right now. But what does it mean for the horticulture industry? Will AI be coming to take our jobs any time soon? Can we use ChatGPT in our everyday horticulture work? The answers to these questions and more can be found in this interview with Aurelie Quade. She's a soil carbon consultant that's interested in the latest tech being used in horticulture; particularly the agriculture side of things. Together, we have a great chat about what's possible today, and what's...
Ep.158 Intro to Parks & Leisure Australia (PLA) - Dan Ferguson (sponsored by GLG)
June 04, 2023 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBPLA are an industry organisation for people working in the parks/gardens, pools, and other recreational outdoor sectors. In this episode, Executive Officer of the Vic/Tas branch Dan Ferguson tells us about the organisation, how they represent and help members, and a couple of their upcoming events including a world congress featuring overseas and local speakers including the CEO of Parks Canada as well as myself. Thanks to GLG for sponsoring this episode, who are also a sponsor of PLA's. ...
Ep.157 Winter veg tips & tricks - Mariah Watkin (sponsored by Charlie Carp
June 01, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBIt's officially winter, so that means it's time to rest in the garden, right? Not quite. In this episode, Mariah Watkin, a gardening enthusiast and representative for Charlie Carp fish emulsion fertiliser, tells us how growing veg in winter differs to growing in the warmer seasons, including how to prepare your soil, how to keep pests and diseases at bay, and what are some of the best veggies to grow in winter. EPISODE LINKS Charlie Carp's website: https://www.charliecarp.com.au/ Where to...
Ep.156 Simple biodiversity support solutions for NRM - Lisette Mill (landcare facilitator)
May 28, 2023 06:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBLearn about Natural Resource Management (NRM) from a Kiwi inventor of biodiversity solutions whose boots are firmly planted in the ground of rural Victoria. In this episode, you'll learn how Lisette Mill is able to help bring animals back into the landscape that haven't been seen in ages. You'll also learn about her inventions including the Bandicoot Motel and the Pop-Up Puddle which you can make at home. Don't miss this episode where I get to pick the brains of one of the most innovativ...
Ep.155 History of lawns - Lucy Lewis (horticulture lecturer)
May 21, 2023 06:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBLawns are a divisive topic amongst garden designers and landscape architects. Are they a staple in every landscape? Are they an ecological nightmare? Are they out of fashion? In this episode, UK horticultural lecturer, Lucy Lewis and I look back on the history of lawns to reflect upon the motivating factors that have led to lawns becoming the staple they are in our built landscapes. EPISODE LINKS Lucy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-lewis-80905a149/ Search for horticulture jo...
Ep.154 Innovations in the tree industry - Marc Jarvis (sponsored by Arborgeen)
May 14, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBAre you wasting time, money and effort doing things the way they've always been done? In this episode, Marc Jarvis, head of marketing at our sponsor Arborgreen, discusses some of the innovative products and services that they offer to tree industry professionals in Australia. Stick around to the end of the episode to learn how you can use Arborgreen as a free expert consultancy service, some of the latest tech in tree care, and how you can use innovative solutions to minimise your environm...