Episode 103 - Is Peter Donegan better looking to the James Bond theme tune or in real life?

This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on April 9, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagram every Sunday at 8.30 EST and released as a podcast on Thursdays.

In this episode I answered questions such as: 

What's your process to existing soil in preparation for planting?

What's the best business advice you can give to someone just starting their business?

What dictates planting trends at the garden show?

Is MIFGS the landscaping/gardening version of a triathlon?

The Instagram Reel of Peter Donegan doing a James Bond impersonation can be found here

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Episode 102 - Adam Robinson - Adam Robinson Design

In this episode I speak with Adam Robinson from Adam Robinson Design, a landscape design and exterior styling firm based in Sydney.

Adam is also the brand ambassador for the Landscape Design Institute and has been a member for 14 years, since he was a student.

Adam has a great story about how he started in the industry, starting in consturction before realising his passion was in the design of landscapes.

We talk about the importance of showing your face in marketing and Adam also talks about the anxiety he felt prior to hiring his first employee, and now he has a team of nine.

You can follow Adam on Instagram @adamrobinsondesign

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Episode 101 - What's it like building a larger show garden compared to a Boutique Garden?

This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on April 2, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagram every Sunday at 8.30 EST and released as a podcast on Thursdays.

In this episode I answered questions such as: 

Did you achieve everything you wanted to at the garden show this year?

What's the best way to grout crazy paving?

How do you go about paying yourself Super?

What's it like building a larger show garden compared to a Boutique Garden?

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Episode 100 - Renata Fairhall - Renata Fairhall Garden Designs

In this episode I speak with Renata Fairhall from Renata Fairhall Garden designs, a landscape design business based in Victoria.

Renata made the switch from the corporate world to landscape design after studying at Burnley and then went on to start her own business.

She talks about how, when you start out, you take on every job that comes along but soon realise they're not all worth taking on, and she knocks back 1-2 jobs per week, at least one of which she'd love to take on.

I also ask Renata about how she went about working out what to charge when she started out.

You can follow Renata on Instagram @renatafairhallgardendesigns

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Episode 99 - How much money do you spend on a garden show?

This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on March 28, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagram every Sunday at 8.30 EST and released as a podcast on Thursdays.

In this episode I answered questions such as: 

How much money do you spend on a garden show?

What are three tips you would give to someone wanting to build a MIFGS garden in 2024?

What happens to your show garden once it's over?

With interest rates rising, what area of landscaping would you focus on if you could only choose one?

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Episode 98 - Steve Dedrick - Endemic Environmental

In this episode I speak with Steve Dedrick from Endemic Environmental. Steve is a landscape designer and native plant specialist based in Adelaide and has 20+ years of experience.

Shortly before this episode is released, he'll have sold out a gardening workshop which he's running, and he also has plans to create a podcast in the future where he's talking to what he calls 'future gardeners', people who dedicate their career to a brighter future. So there's plenty of reasons to give Steve a follow!

We also talk about the design program Steve uses, Morpholio Trace, which is a tablet based app which allows Steve to do electronic hand drawing.

Steve also talks about the benefits of having a designer involved in plant placement.

You can follow Steve on Instagram @endemicenviro

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Episode 97 - Who's the best landscaper in Australia?

This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on March 19, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagram every Sunday at 8.30 EST and released as a podcast on Thursdays.

In this episode I answered questions such as: 

Who's the best landscaper in Australia?

What is one material/product you refuse to use again?

What are you worried/stressed about with your display garden at MIFGS?

If you were a landscaping product, what would you be and why?

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Episode 96 - Charlie Albone - Inspired Exteriors

In this episode I speak with Charlie Albone from Inspired Exteriors, a landscape design, construction and maintenance business operating in Sydney.

Charlie is also a presenter on Better Homes and Gardens and has worked in TV for around 16 years, so I asked him about how challenging it is, working in TV while having your own business.

He has an amazing story about how he started in the industry and got his first job. And has some great advice about making mistakes when you're starting out in business.

Charlie has designed show gardens in Sydney, Melbourne and Chelsea, so we talk about those experiences as well as what to expect from his upcoming one at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.

You can follow along with Charlie on Instagram @charlie_albone and see some of his work @inspired_exteriors . The podcast he does for Stihl can be found here

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