In this episode, I'm talking with Lynzee Bewcyk from Foodscape Gardens in Nelson, BC.

We're talking about her experience helping homeowners grow their own food, apple picking in Tasmania, cultivating patience, being a garden educator in Tofino, smelly mushrooms (Devil's Stinkhorn), lasagna gardening and of course - BEER!

BEERS:

Non-Alc beers: Sunsetter Peach Wheat Ale by Stanley Park Brewing in Vancouver and Sober Carpenter beers

Hazed and Confused Juicy IPA & Muskoka Detour from the Muskoka Brewery

Tune in next week when I'm speaking with Mike Norris from Designated Drinks in London, Ontario.

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In this episode, I'm talking with Laurie-Ann Stuart (affectionately known by many as "LA") of LA Gardens in Barrie/Innisfil, ON.

This episode we're talking about Landscape Ontario Congress, travelling to see gardens, finding a sense of belonging in the Landscape Profession, being a farm girl, forest bathing, and of course - BEER!

BEERS:

Eden Grove (Zero Carb) Dry Cider

The Mutants are Revolting by Flying Monkeys

One Piece of Advice: GET A BOOKKEEPER AND KNOW YOUR NUMBERS! Special shout-out to our mentor and guide which has taught so many of us so much over the years - Jacki Hart from Consulting by Hart in Muskoka.

Tune in next week when I'm speaking with Lynzee Bewcyk from Foodscape Gardens in Nelson, BC.

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In this episode, I'm talking with Joe Salemi CAE, Executive Director at Landscape Ontario in Milton, ON.

This episode we're talking about his 22+ years experience with Landscape Ontario, his time with Dynascape and the CNLA, never saying "no" to the right opportunities, hosting "Happy Hour Fridays" at work during the pandemic, so much more and of course - BEER!

BEERS:

Innis & Gunn Blonde from Scotland

Coors Banquet

Scotch

Quantum Hugs Cold IPA from Flying Monkeys

BOOK: The Leadership Contract by Dr. Molinaro

Tune in next week when I'm speaking with Laurie-Ann Stuart (affectionately known by many as "LA") of LA Gardens in Barrie/Innisfil, ON.

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In this episode, I'm talking with YOU...or am I talking to myself? Yup - it's just me this time celebrating the mid-way point through this first season of "Hops & Hedges".

It has been a ride! I am so grateful to all the people who have reached out in support or who have come on the show to share their experiences, lessons and stories.

I am a Landscape Designer at My Landscape Artist in London, Ontario.

This episode is short and sweet (like me). My husband and I are currently in Florida settling the estate of his mother who has recently passed away. It has been a rough week and I'm not entirely sure how I'm going to record and post this episode at the moment. This is more of an emotional episode than what you might be used to on this podcast - but its the real me - and I still manage to talk a bit about beer.

BEERS:

Voodoo Ranger by New Belgium in Colorado Springs

BOOK: Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind by Judson Brewer.

Tune in next week when I'm speaking with the one and only - Joe Salemi CAE, Executive Director at Landscape Ontario.

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In this episode, I'm talking with the ever-fabulous (and one of my personal mentors) Lindsay Drake Nightingale from Yorkshire Garden Services Inc (22 years in business!) in Concord, ON.

We're talking about her presidency with Landscape Ontario, her shift from working in the not-for-profit world to owning a landscape business, how the people along your path influence you and project you forward, "niche boutique garden care", potscaping, Whiskey and of course - BEER!

BEERS:

Canadian Whiskey by Legends in Perry Sound

Any of the whiskeys from Rheault Distillery in Hurst, Ontario

Lagavulin Single Malt Scotch Whiskey Hazed and Confused Juicy IPA from Muskoka Brewery

Muskoka Detour from Muskoka Brewery

BIGGEST PIECE OF ADVICE FOR NEW BUSINESSES: Learn as much as you can about finances AND - if you don't want to your finances - find someone who can and will. (BOOK: "Who not How" by Dan Sullivan with Dr. Benjamin Hardy")

Tune in next week for a special episode with just me talking to you directly and celebrating the halfway point of the first season of this podcast.

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In this episode, I'm talking with Amy Fedele from Pretty Purple Door (you have GOT to check her out on Instagram!) based out of Northeastern Pennsylvania!

We're talking about her awesome marketing and branding, her online teachings/resources and ebooks, her Youtube channel, content creation, making landscape design accessible, Blue microphones, and of course - BEER!

BEERS:

Watermelon Beet Sour (it actually tastes SO GOOD!) by Mascot Brewery in Toronto Schofferhofer Grapefruit Radler (brewed in Germany)

BOOK RECOMMENDATION:

She has a whole list so check it out at this link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-506a9c5b/list/2JYSJKY57JRAI

Tune in next week when I'm speaking with the fabulous Lindsay Drake Nightingale from Yorkshire Garden Services Inc. in Concord, ON.

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In this episode, I'm talking with fellow entrepreneur and business owner - Melissa V from Melissa V. Photography & Planning in Belmont, Ontario, CANADA.

For something a little different - Melissa doesn't own a landscaping business AND she doesn't drink beer - CRAZY! Yet I am so glad she reached out to me to talk about gardening, being an entrepreneur (and the supportive partners we THANKFULLY have at home), her passion for photography, indecision & impulsivity, changes that came out from COVID, starting a garden from a blank slate, invasive plants and of course - BEER!

BEERS:

Hot Chocolate from Tim Hortons

Strongbow, Heemans & Rice Lake Cider

Cheery Mead from Heemans

Sasquatch Schnitzel (amazing can art!!!) Vienna Lager by Kichesippi beer company (brewed in Ottawa, ON.)

Special shout outs in this episode to Whistling Gardens and Heemans Greenhouse!

P.S. Heemans has awesome labels on certain plants informing the public if it might become invasive or spread aggressively.

Tune in next week when I'm speaking with Jonas Spring from Ecoman and the Toronto Plant Market in (you guessed it) Toronto, ON.

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