Hops and Hedges

In this episode, I'm talking with Anne Bartlett of Riverwood Gardens - West Grey's best kept secret. She sells new and interesting perennials, shrubs and trees. We're talking about her garden center and consultation business, what it's like working out of her home, and of course - BEER! BEERS: San Pellegrino (not a beer!) STOLICHNAYA Cucumber Vodka Short Pier Long Walk IPA by Refin...

In this episode, I'm talking with Annalee Rudi from Grand River Natural Stone. In this episode, we're celebrating National Pajama Day (April 6th) and talking about the "Grandies" Awards, Orchids, Indie88, Rubber Duckies, and of course - BEER! BEERS: Ransack the Universe IPA, Collective Arts Brewing Muskoka Detour, Muskoka Brewery BOOKS: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark...

In this episode, I'm talking with Pam Cook from Clintar Commercial Outdoor Services. In this episode, we're talking about plant and tree identification, the forest, "Women on Site", Trees as Places (and friends), Nasturtiums, and of course - BEER! BEERS: "Shovel Crew Brew" Milk Stout through Powerhouse Brewing Sunburst from Storm Stayed Brewing BOOKS: The New Farm by Br...

In this episode, I'm talking with Scott Sim from Moon Glow Lightscapes and D3 Lighting. In this episode, we're talking about alcohol-free and NA beers, the craft beer experience, landscape lighting, and of course - BEER! BEERS: Dead Elephant from Rail City Brewing Designated Drinks (Mike, Owner is going to be on a future episode!) Upside Drinks Corona Non-Alcoholic 0.5% Placebo Rousse Red...

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, "C...

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 Com...

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 Elor...

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 Lan...

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, Golden...

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 Oxf...

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...

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 C...

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 strat...

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