Episode 261 - Amy Drought - Greencare Project

In this episode I speak with Amy Drought from Greencare Project. Amy works as a horticulturist at Greencare and has done for a little over 6 months.

She started her passion for the industry hanging out with her dad in their productive permaculture garden at home and has built on the passion from there, getting her certificate in horticulture, planning on getting one in Parks and Gardens and also Landscape and Garden Design.

Amy has also recently been awarded a scholarship for the global footprints award, so she'll be heading off overseas next year to experience some of the worlds best gardens.

She also recently started working at a nursery, which has the most incredible name you'll have ever heard.

You can follow Amy on Instagram @amydrought_horticulture 

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Episode 260 - Vic Jones - Smove Studio

In this episode I speak with Vic Jones from Smove Studio, a landscape design company based in Melbourne. 

Vic previously worked for past guest Nadia from Platylobium before achieving her goal of starting a business before she turned 25, which she turned last Monday. Even though Vic only started the business in February this year, some 8 months ago, there's some great advice to learn from her about the way she's gone about it. From having other employment in case she isn't overwhelmed with work in the early days, to putting a huge amount of thought into what type of projects she wants to work on and putting systems and processes in place.

You can follow Vic on Instagram @smovestudio

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Episode 259 - Emma Doman - Emma Doman Design

In this episode I speak with Emma Doman from Emma Doman Design. Emma is a landscape architect based in Brisbane, but works on projects all around Australia.

She started out working in the commercial area of landscape architecture, and after 17 years there, made the move to residential when she started her business, two weeks prior to her second child being born!

Emma talks about the differences between commercial and residential design, and what things she was able to bring across to her business, particularly with presenting the designs.

She'll also be designing a garden for the first time at the 2026 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.

You can follow Emma on Instagram @emm_doman_design

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Episode 258 - Tim Fogarty - Loci Landscapes

In this episode I speak with Tim Fogarty, one of two directors at Loci Landscapes, a design, construction and maintenance company based in Tasmania who focus solely on using Australian native plants.

Loci Landscapes existed prior to Tim joining the business, so we discuss how thie business looked when Tim joined compared to now, roughly 3-4 years later, and we also discuss what Tim was doing in the industry prior to joining Loci, which was working alongside Charlie Albone at Inspired Exteriors.

We also discuss the pros and cons of having such a niche within the business.

You can follow Tim on Instagram @loci_landscapes

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Episode 256 - Dylan Barker - Jade Built

In this episode I speak with Dylan Barker from Jade Built, a landscape construction company based in Brisbane, and unfortunately we had some technical difficulties with the Zoom camera, and it's on me the whole time. So not great if you're watching on YouTube, but the audio is 100% fine for podcast listeners.

Dylan runs a 10 person team and has worked in residential and commercial, and worked for not only last weeks guest, Paul Pritchard, but also for another past guest from a month ago, Scott Wynd at TLC.

Dylan has also been involved in the construction of Paul's latest two show gardens at MIFGS, and the yet to be aired garden Paul designed for The Block tv show. 

Dylan also has some great words about things you need to do when starting your own business, and the stresses that employing staff can bring.

You can follow Dylan on Instagram @jade_built

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Episode 255 - Paul Pritchard - Paul Pritchard Landscape Design

In this episode I speak again with Paul Pritchard from Paul Pritchard Landscape Design.

We catch up on what his experience was like winning a gold medal and best construction at this years MIFGS.

He also talks about some of the phenomenal gardens he saw in France and his thoughts on the Chelsea Flower Show.

We also talk about my upcoming garden show build next year.

You can follow Paul on Instagram @paulpritchardlandscapedesign and you can listen to his previous episodes on Episode 69 and 227

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Episode 254 - Rob Mihailescu - The Cutting Hedge Landscaping

In this episode I speak with Rob Mihailescu from The Cutting Hedge Landscaping. Rob is a qualified horticulturist and landscape designer, and got into the industry after working as a fine dining chef.

I met Rob at a Landscaping Victoria night and after a brief chat with him, knew immediately that he'd be a great guest to have on the podcast, and he shares plenty of tips and advice in this episode.

He's also got a phenomenal garden at his own house, so we talk plenty about that and it's also the garden that features heavily on his Instagram page.

You can follow Rob on Instagram @the_cutting_hedge_landscaping

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Episode 253 - Suzanne Lefroy - Lefroy Landscape Design

In this episode I speak with Suzanne Lefroy from Lefroy Landscape Design, a one person landscape design business based in Perth.

Suzanne has a great story about how she started in the industry, studying at Tafe.

She also has some great reasoning about why she's running the business the way she is, including the types of projects she works on.

Suzanne has a unique looking Instagram profile where she's using Grid Posts, so it's well worth checking it out @lefroylandscapedesign

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