Podcasts about ornamental horticulture

Warren Gorowitz, currently serves as Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at Hunter Industries. He is responsible for providing global leadership and strategic guidance in the organization's sustainability and social impact initiatives. Warren oversees the company's Climate Action Plan, the annual sustainability impact report, and their employee volunteer and giving programs which includes Hunter's Community Grants committee. Warren has worked in the irrigation industry for over 30 years and is passionate about the environment and proper water management. He is currently a board member for the National Association of Landscape Professionals and the Sports Field Management Association. As a past President of the Irrigation Association, Warren believes in serving our industry and has held positions on industry association boards such as the Alliance for Water Efficiency, the California Landscape Contractors Association, and the Professional Grounds Management Society. Previously he spent 25 years at Ewing Outdoor Supply holding various roles, including Vice President of Sustainability. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Ornamental Horticulture from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California and received an Executive Master of Sustainability Leadership from Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona. He has been an instructor in the UCLA Extension Sustainability Certificate Program and a Faculty Associate at Arizona State University in the School of Sustainability.

Florals add so much to any room, especially when used intentionally to reflect the themes and branding of a space. To really take your designs to the next level, you can partner with a floral designer to help you translate your big vision as a designer into a work of living art!Michael O'Neil of Designs by Nourish explains why and how designers can enhance their spaces with floral design, walking us through his own process of working with interior designers. He also shares with us his inspiring journey to creating a business he loves and how he hopes to partner with more designers in the future. Whether you're designing a space for a business or a home, this episode will inspire you to explore the role that florals can play. (And you'll definitely want to consider incorporating them into photoshoots of your designs, too!)About MichaelMichael is a firm believer that there are no true “new beginnings.” Life is a journey where we are continually learning, evolving, growing and accumulating experiences in pursuit of a life that we think is meaningful and that we love living. Michael has come to believe this because he opened a floral design studio, nourish, in 2023 that is the culmination of many seemingly unrelated experiences. The truth is everything Michael has experienced in the past could have led him to a thousand different points, but he consciously evolved into a floral designer because he loves design, he loves flowers and nature, and he loves telling stories, and all of those things are part of his collective experience. Michael's professional background is in product design and brand management—building products and communicating their unique attributes to customers. Over the years, he has studied Interior Space Planning, Ornamental Horticulture, Landscape Design and Floral Design. All very distinct disciplines that share common building blocks — a defined design process, principles and elements of design, color theory.He launched nourish with the idea that florals intentionally designed to communicate the unique attributes of a carefully curated space could be an untapped resource for interior designers and businesses looking to make a strong visual impact with clients and guests. Florals do not need to be avoided or thrown in as an afterthought. They can be an integral layer in the design process to maintain a fresh and ever evolving presence in the space.Featured in this episodeFeatured Tarot deck: Cosmo TarotConnect with Michael and Designs by NourishWebsiteInstagramAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsite

In this episode the discussion turns toward the horticulture industry and the impact working with plants has had overtime. Bob, Greg and Sam then turn to examine the branch of Ornamental Horticulture and its culpability in the mass production and distribution of non-native plants around the world. While this trend continues, new options of planting with native plants and the idea of cultivating native plants at home for the sake of conservation are introduced. Related Episodes: Lawns, Invasive Plants, Seeds on the Move, Invasive Plants Part 1, Invasive Plants Part 2   For more information, we recommend these resources: National Invasive Species Council Mt. Cuba Center Trial Garden Invasive Plant Species and the Ornamental Horticulture Industry      

Ron Kinney is the production manager at Monrovia's Oregon nursery. Ron has a degree in Ornamental Horticulture from California State Polytechnic University and has been in the industry for more than 30 years. Part of his role as production manager includes responsibility for tree production, both in containers and in-ground field production, at Monrovia's California and Oregon nursery facilities.     Ron and his wife also manage and operate a 20-acre Hazelnut orchard in Oregon.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plantatrilliontrees/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plantatrilliontrees/support

David Teuschler is the Chief Horticulturist for Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery. He established the nursery's propagation program and currently directs the propagation and inventory teams for the company's sixteen locations across California. David has worked in the nursery industry for three decades, including many years at Valley Crest Tree Company. While there, he served as Plant Health Care Manager for the Specimen Tree Division, Account Manager in the Estate Gardens Division, and, most notably, Chief Arborist for the Apple contract grow, responsible for growing over 7,000 trees – half from seed – for installation at the Apple campus in Cupertino, CA. David is a Certified Arborist and a member of the Western Chapter of the I.S.A. and the I.P.P.S. He is a 3rd generation Californian and has a BS in Ornamental Horticulture from California State University, Fresno. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plantatrilliontrees/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plantatrilliontrees/support

View complete show notes at BRYCE LANE BIOBryce Lane discovered his passion for plants and telling others about them working at a small Massachusetts garden center through high school and college. After earning his BS in Plant Science at the University of Massachusetts and MS in Ornamental Horticulture at The Ohio State University, he came to the Department of Horticultural Science at NC State University as a lecturer in 1981. Bryce also served as the department's Undergraduate Coordinator from 1987 to 2014. He spent 34 years teaching and advising over 20,000 students. He was the recipient of numerous local, regional, and national teaching awards. Bryce retired in 2014, but still teaches part-time in the department.From 2003 to 2014 Bryce hosted and produced a three-time, Emmy winning, UNC TV public television show called In the Garden With Bryce Lane. The show focused on all things home gardening and served all levels of gardeners.He now spends his time giving horticulture talks, doing leadership, and communication training, teaching part-time at NC State, and at the JC Raulston Arboretum. He has worked closely for years with North Carolina Extension and the NC Nursery and Landscape Association. An avid gardener, Bryce has gardened on the same one quarter acre plot for 40 years. He and his wife of 46 years also spend plenty of time with their 6 grandchildren. You can find out more about Bryce by visiting his website.THE PLANTASTIC PODCASTThe Plantastic Podcast is a monthly podcast created by Dr. Jared Barnes.  He's been gardening since he was five years old and now is an award-winning professor of horticulture at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX.  To say hi and find the show notes, visit theplantasticpodcast.com.You can learn more about how Dr. Jared cultivates plants, minds, and life at meristemhorticulture.com.  He also shares thoughts and cutting-edge plant research each week in his newsletter plant•ed, and you can sign up at meristemhorticulture.com/subscribe.  Until next time, #keepgrowing! flower×home and garden×gardening×garden×garden designer×science×nature×gardener×plant science×horticulture×landscape architect×plant×plants×

Jason Reeves knows plants and loves talking about them.He is a research horticulturist and curator for the University of Tennessee Gardens, at the West Tennessee Ag Research and Education Center in Jackson.He evaluates thousands of new and unique plants each year through out his imaginative garden art displays. Jason travels the world speaking at gardening symposiums and serving as a contributing editor to “Fine Gardening” magazine. While growing up on a farm he fell in love with the plant world. He received his Master's degree in Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Design from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His past experiences include work at the Opryland Conservatories, Missouri Botanical Garden, Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania, and in private gardens in New Zealand. Facebook: Jason Reeves - in the Garden                   UT Gardens Jackson

Welcome back to The Green Grind Podcast! Today Kory and LeRoy are joined by green industry specialist, Mike Bedell. Known for his work ethic, problem solving skills, and hands-on approach, Mike has made a name for himself in Southeast Michigan. With degrees in Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Design, he's been featured in industry publications and works with top manufacturers. As an ARBORJet Certified Technician and state certified pesticide applicator, Mike brings a wealth of knowledge to the show. As always be sure to like and follow The Green Grind Podcast socials to stay up to date on all the latest green grind content! Stay safe and Keep Grind'n Friends! Powered by Jobber!  https://go.getjobber.com/kory-jobbersummit23-podcast

At the age of 37, the University of Mississippi hired Jeff McManus as the Director of the newly formed Landscape Services Department. As one of the most junior directors on campus, the immediate challenges that faced him were staggering - exceptionally low morale with an unacceptable lack of productivity. In many ways, the Ole Miss landscape services was actually an extreme example of the same problems facing many organizations then and today. Jeff believed the challenges could be overcome with focused team effort. So, he established a four-step process he calls “The GROW System.” Jeff works from the position that everybody wants to be successful and they can be - by recognizing their personal potential. Great teams, Raising results, Offense scores and Winning Attitudes, these four things, formed Jeff's GROW System. Jeff has been praised by Forbes and the Huffington Post for his book, Growing Weeders into Leaders, where he shares how his team went from last place to being on the national stage. It wasn't long before PGMS, Newsweek, Princeton Review, and USA Today all recognized Jeff's teamwork and awarded their efforts with the nation's most beautiful campus designation. Dan Cathy, chairman of board of Chick fil A, had this to say about Jeff's book, “…[it] serves as a guide for all current and future leaders. As a member of the leadership team at Chick-fil-A, part of my job is to help define the future of our business. One thing we have learned throughout my tenure at Chick-fil-A is that there's a big difference between locating leaders and cultivating them. Jeff reminds us that all leaders can be cultivated with the right pruning and nurturing.” Jeff holds a bachelor's degree in Landscape and Ornamental Horticulture from Auburn University and is a Certified Arborist and Grounds Manager.

Described as a mentor, advisor and true friend, Bruce Wilson stands as one of the visionaries in the landscape business, with insights and expertise developed over forty years. He's quietly played a major role in leading the transformation of the industry from small, family-run operations to larger, dynamic companies driven to the highest performance standards. Never the center of attention, Bruce listens intently, asks probing questions and facilitates the most effective paths to success. According to an industry colleague, “his ability to get to the heart of the matter and to offer constructive, experiential advice is truly standard setting.” As founder of Bruce Wilson & Company, Bruce has brought together many of the industry's most accomplished business owners, as well as the next generation of energized thought leaders. Bruce served for three decades as president of ValleyCrest Landscape Maintenance and vice president of its parent corporation, ValleyCrest Companies (BrightView). Prior to rebranding as Bruce Wilson & Company in 2015, he was co-owner and partner Wilson-Oyler Group. He was also co-owner of the Palm Desert, Calif.-based prestigious commercial landscape services company, Conserve LandCare. Bruce Wilson & Company has been the official facilitating partner for NALP (National Association of Landscape Professionals) peer groups since 2013. During his career, Bruce has held numerous industry leadership positions, including serving on the Board of Directors for the NALP's Foundation and chairing the association's landscape management committee. Bruce holds a degree from Cornell University in Ornamental Horticulture. A resident of Scottsdale, Arizona, Bruce is a nationally recognized author, a frequent guest speaker and panelist at green industry events, and a monthly columnist for Lawn & Landscape magazine.

Eric started the company in 1983 while still a sophomore at Delaware Valley College. After graduating in 1985 with a BS in Ornamental Horticulture and Minor in Business, he steadily grew Duke's Landscape Management into an industry star in New Jersey and the United States. Eric has always played a major role in trade associations both state and national. Eric is one of the few individuals in New Jersey to hold the Certified Landscape Professional Certification, which is only attained after passing an extensive exam on insurance, risks, and business law. In 2011, Eric earned his LEED Green Associate Designation from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Eric's goal with Dukes has always been to build and maintain a professional company where its clients and staff feel respected and appreciated. In addition to running a successful company, Eric also finds time to the volunteer in the community. He served on the Hackettstown Regional Medical Center (HRMC) Board of Director's and held a term as President of the Foundation. In his spare time, Eric enjoys salt water fishing, coaching youth teams, skydiving and white-water rafting.

ANGELA PALMERAngela Palmer co-owns Plants Nouveau, a trendy new plant marketing company where she manages the annuals, perennials, and grasses as well as the website, marketing, photography, and social media aspect of the business. Angela has a Bachelors of Science in Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Design from the University of Delaware. She was a storied career in horticulture.  She worked for many years as the Director of New Products for one of the largest wholesale nurseries on the East Coast, The Conard-Pyle Company, where she was instrumental in introducing Knock Out rose.  She also previously managed the Plant Introduction Program for Chicagoland Grows as well as the staff and development of 1/2 of the collections at the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, DC as well as the arboretum's Elite Plant Introduction Program.  She also served as the Conference Director for the annual Native Plants in the Landscape Conference held at Millersville University for 12 years.She currently lives in New England where she has fun gardening in her home garden and pursuing another passion of hers, coaching girl's lacrosse teams. You can learn more about Angela on her company's website plantsnouveau.com, and on Instagram her handle is @plantweenie.  THE PLANTASTIC PODCASTThe Plantastic Podcast is a monthly podcast created by Dr. Jared Barnes.  He's been gardening since he was five years old and now is an award-winning professor of horticulture at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX.  To say hi and find the show notes, visit theplantasticpodcast.com.  You can learn more about how Dr. Jared cultivates plants, minds, and life at meristemhorticulture.com.  He also shares thoughts and cutting-edge plant research each week in his newsletter PlantEd, and you can sign up at meristemhorticulture.com/subscribe.  Until next time, #keepgrowing!

William Fuchs is the Head Gardener at Andalusia Historic House, Gardens, and Arboretum. William has worked in several positions at Andalusia over the last 22 years including 14 years as the Head Gardener. William came to Andalusia as an intern in 1998 while finishing his Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture at Temple University, Ambler campus. Before attending Temple, William received his Associate Applied Science degree in Ornamental Horticulture from Cumberland Community College. William's interest in horticulture and gardening has been lifelong, working in various positions in the industry for over 30 years including the 7 years William managed his own design, install, and maintenance landscape company. William grew up on a small farm where a variety of crops were raised for farmer's market stands as a side business. William is glad to be a part of this incredible community that helps promote a better place to live by planting beautiful trees and gardens. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/plantatrilliontrees/support

“You have to look at ways to challenge yourself. Otherwise, you become stagnant. Nature's great at showing us this. If it's not growing, it dies, and then when it dies, it gets rotten.”  - Jeff McManus   Jeff McManus grows things. As the Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, he grows plants....he grows people....he grows ideas. Taking his grounds staff, affectionately known as "weeders", and developing them into "leaders" has been a joyous challenge that reaped acres of rewards in the form of national recognition by the Princeton Review, PGMS, Newsweek and every faculty, staff, student and visitor who has walked onto the Ole Miss Campus. Building on that momentum, Jeff has designed a professional development plan for his Weeders called Landscape University - a replicable training program that promotes the individual's innate ability to GROW. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science in Landscape and Ornamental Horticulture from Auburn University and is a PGMS Certified Grounds manager, and Certified Arborist. Jeff has spoken at Caterpillar Inc, the Biltmore Estates, Leadercast, SRAPPA, Trent Lott Leadership Institute as well as the SEC Ole Miss Athletics. He has also worked with Memphis University, the University of Tennessee, the University of Georgia and private firms in developing their own training programs.   Your Key Takeaways From Compaction to Aerification -  Giving our teams a chance to kind of rekindle those roots to keep planting the cultivation process.  Growing and Developing – The importance of feeding the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual Weeders Into Leaders – Moving from surviving into thriving and empowering people to experience not only what it means to grow outstanding landscapes, but also to grow greatness in themselves and encourage it in others. Tailgate Huddles - 31 life lessons and ways to cultivate greatness in your team     Resources Website Jeff on LinkedIn Jeff on Twitter Jeff's Book, Growing Weeders into Leaders   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren's Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“I like cultivating people. I love to see people grow. And so when I can grow people who grow great plants, that to me is the cultivation secret right there.” – Jeff McManus   Jeff McManus grows things. As the Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, he grows plants....he grows people....he grows ideas. Taking his grounds staff, affectionately known as "weeders", and developing them into "leaders" has been a joyous challenge that reaped acres of rewards in the form of national recognition by the Princeton Review, PGMS, Newsweek and every faculty, staff, student and visitor who has walked onto the Ole Miss Campus. Building on that momentum, Jeff has designed a professional development plan for his Weeders called Landscape University - a replicable training program that promotes the individual's innate ability to GROW. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science in Landscape and Ornamental Horticulture from Auburn University and is a PGMS Certified Grounds manager, and Certified Arborist. Jeff has spoken at Caterpillar Inc, the Biltmore Estates, Leadercast, SRAPPA, Trent Lott Leadership Institute as well as the SEC Ole Miss Athletics. He has also worked with Memphis University, the University of Tennessee, the University of Georgia and private firms in developing their own training programs.   Your Key Takeaways Chief Cultivation Officer – Jeff's journey to growing plants, people, and ideas From the Ground Up – How Jeff tackled the challenge of managing a multi-million dollar landscaping beautification implementation project.  The 4 Components to Leadership Turn Around At Ole Miss GROW-theory - a management and professional development approach   Resources Website Jeff on LinkedIn Jeff on Twitter Jeff's Book, Growing Weeders into Leaders   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren's Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

In this episode we have one of newest partners joining the show, Allison Justice PhD. , from the Hemp Mine. The Hemp Mine team will be joining us several times on the podcast to help educate on a variety of topics regarding plant science, hemp genetics & hemp farming. Dr. Justice has a PHD in Ornamental Horticulture from Clemson University, and has worked in both cannabis and hemp with roles as the VP of cultivation of Outco in CA as well as being the co-founder of SC botanicals and the Founder of the Hemp Mine in South Carolina.

Christopher Uhland is the Head Arborist and Owner of Harmony Hill Nursery, LLC a field production woody plant nursery in Downingtown, Chester County, PA. He enjoys the challenge of growing trees and shrubs as well as becoming an expert on all things tree-related from propagation, production, planting, to management in the landscape. His other areas of expertise relate to Arboriculture as he is an ISA Certified Arborist, Register Consulting Arborist, and Pennsylvania Certified Horticulturalist. Christopher has been a keynote speaker at local and regional events such as the CENTS conference in Columbus, Ohio, National Nursery Growers Business Coalition, and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Green Industry Conference at Delaware Valley University. Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Ornamental Horticulture with minors in Environmental Science and Secondary Education from Delaware Valley University, and a master's Certificate in Agriculture Business from Virginia Polytech in conjunction with Farm Credit. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/plantatrilliontrees/support

Jeff McManus has a bachelor's degree in Landscape and Ornamental Horticulture from Auburn University and is the recipient of the 2016 Horticulture Alumni of the year. He is also an International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist. Jeff has been with the University of Mississippi since 2000 as Director of Landscape Services. During those years Jeff and his team have gained national recognition for their attention to detail and eye for beauty. Under Jeff’s leadership the Ole Miss campus has won the National Professional Grounds Maintenance Society Best Maintained Campus twice, Newsweek’s most beautiful campus in 2011 and was named by the Princeton Review as the 2013 most beautiful campus. Jeff McManus Vroom Veer Stories Fail a marketing class, fell in love with landscaping--changed his major--VEER! Found a great mentor in college who got him onto a short list for a job at Ole Miss Having a AHA moment when he stopped complaining about "draminators" and took action Realized he could teach how he wanted work done and also how to teach leadership, pride and excellence The drama kings/queens slowly left the job, after he installed the new culture Found that "landscape university" was a great model that was transferable to any organization Realized when he pointed one finger at anyone else, he pointed three fingers at himself Grew his own personal awareness of how his words and actions as a leader have a major impact Jeff McManus Links Jeff's Web Site  Landscape University

In the year 2000 Jeff joined the University of Mississippi's Ole Miss campus as the Director of Landscape Services. He brought with him the understanding that students regularly mention campus appearance as one of the key factors in their decision to enroll at a University. With that in mind, Jeff and his team developed a system of beautification and landscape management that has led to numerous awards for the Ole Miss campus. Princeton Review and Newsweek Magazine identified the University of Mississippi as our nation's most beautiful campus. Most recently, Ole Miss was named by USA Today readers as the 2016 America's Most Beautiful College Campus. Jeff and his staff recognize that education at its best is a community experience.  For he and his team, developing and maintaining beauty, order and safety on the Ole Miss campus is much like a higher calling. Providing faculty, staff and students with clean, safe and beautiful spaces for knowledge sharing is their mission....the recognition and awards attest to their excellence. Jeff holds a bachelor's degree in Landscape and Ornamental Horticulture from Auburn University and is a Certified Arborist. He is highly engaged in sharing his knowledge at www.jeffmcmanus.com and his most recent book, Growing Weeders into Leaders.

Larry Biles has a BS in Forestry from the University of Missouri and an MS in Ornamental Horticulture from Kansas State University. Following two years with the U.S. Army, Larry spent eight years as a District Forester at Kansas State University. Today, he has 50 years of experience under his belt and is the State Forester of Kansas. On the show, Larry shares his leadership experience, what it means to be people-oriented, and discusses the benefits of working in urban forestry.   Key Takeaways: [:55] A message from Leadership Nature. [1:40] A quick intro about Larry's background. [3:45] How did Larry become interested in forestry? [7:35] What kind of tasks did Larry do when he took his first job in forestry? [9:25] Over the years, what were some of Larry's favorite jobs to do? [11:55] Urban forestry and community forestry are great opportunities for new foresters who may not be thinking about that as a career path. [16:00] What have been some of the biggest challenges Larry has faced in his career? [19:40] What are the demographics of Larry's staff? [21:00] What does Larry like the most about working with the younger generation? [22:25] Larry discusses the difference in leadership style when you're a frontline manager vs. a state forester. [25:55] What did Larry wish he'd learned sooner about managing people? [27:25] How does Larry focus on being more people-oriented — as opposed to task-oriented — with his staff? [30:25] Larry has some advice for young students out there looking to get into forestry. [34:10] What are some of the best ways to improve your leadership skills? [37:00] How is the forestry industry changing as a whole and what do foresters need to do to be prepared for the future? [41:20] Larry talks a little bit about the history of the Kansas Forest Service. [43:50] How does Larry attract and retain new talent?   Mentioned in This Episode: Kansasforests.org Toastmasters.org

SHOW NOTES Jeff McManus has a degree in Landscape and Ornamental Horticulture from Auburn University He is an International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist and has been Director of Landscape Services with the University of Mississippi since 2000. He and his team won the National Professional Grounds Maintenance Society Best Maintained Campus twice, and Ole Miss was named most beautiful campus by Newsweek in 2011 and the Princeton Review in 2013. His new book, Growing Weeders into Leaders -Leadership Lessons from the Ground Level, focuses on cultivating excellence among staff. He is also the author of Pruning Like a Pro. Listen and Learn: Why leaders need to set the direction The importance of learning from your mistakes How to build trust with your employees Why you need to over-communicate How to bridge the "generation gap" TO FIND JEFF ON LINKEDIN, CLICK HERE. TO FIND JEFF'S BOOK, GROWING WEEDERS INTO LEADERS -LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM THE GROUND LEVEL, CLICK HERE.

Jeff McManus - has a degree in Landscape and Ornamental Horticulture from Auburn University He is an International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist and has been Director of Landscape Services with the University of Mississippi since 2000. He and his team won the National Professional Grounds Maintenance Society Best Maintained Campus twice, and Ole Miss was named most beautiful campus by Newsweek in 2011 and the Princeton Review in 2013. His new book, Growing Weeders into Leaders - Leadership Lessons from the Ground Level (Morgan James Publishers, Sept. 5, 2017), focuses on cultivating excellence among staff. He is also the author of Pruning Like a Pro. Learn more at www.jeffmcmanus.com. 1. How to lay the groundwork for creating a unified team 2. How to find low-hanging fruit that provides easy wins and builds team morale 3. Which practices failed and which hit pay-dirt in adopting high standards of professionalism 4. Why cultivating “soft skills” pays off over the long-term 5. How to recognize a leader from a weeder   New Interviews, and Inspirational videos will be posted every week on my Youtube Channel! Just go here: https://goo.gl/EA9x6D Connect with Bert Martinez on Facebook. Connect with Bert Martinez on Twitter.

A love for horticulture inspired Lee Squires in his career managing the 300-acre Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville, Ky. Squires was the general manager of Cave Hill Cemetery for more than 40 years (1975-2015). He was its 5th president since the cemetery's founding over 150 years ago, in 1848. He also acted as president of the Kentucky Cemetery Association and is the past executive director of the Kentucky Nursery and Landscape Association. Squires is the current president of the Kentucky State Council of Trout Unlimited, monitoring and conserving fish and cold-water fisheries of Kentucky. He is a 1965 graduate of Waggener High School and a 1969 graduate of the University of Kentucky’s College of Agriculture with a Bachelor of Science in Ornamental Horticulture. He enjoys fly fishing and growing Bonsai trees.

Heidi Herrmann started Strong Arm Farm in 2009, originally with a focus on vegetables, and now offering an ever-expanding selection of specialty crops, including wildcrafted seaweed from the Sonoma coast. Heidi is also a Sustainable Agriculture Instructor at Santa Rosa Junior College, at their renowned Shone Farm facility. She has an Ornamental Horticulture degree from Cal Poly University, with emphasis in pest management and nursery production, and a Master’s from Sonoma State University, where her thesis was on Experiential Agriculture Education. Running Strong Arm Farm is truly a ‘practice what you preach’ example. Heidi is a strong-armed woman producing an array of beautiful and nutrient-dense delectables. In this episode, Heidi talks to Chelsea about the multiple livelihood strategies of a farmer and educator, and harvesting seaweed under the full moon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jeff McManus has a bachelor's degree in Landscape and Ornamental Horticulture from Auburn University and is the recipient of the 2016 Horticulture Alumni of the year. He is also an International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist. Jeff has been with the University of Mississippi since 2000 as Director of Landscape Services. During those years Jeff and his team have gained national recognition for their attention to detail and eye for beauty. Under Jeff’s leadership the Ole Miss campus has won the National Professional Grounds Maintenance Society Best Maintained Campus twice, Newsweek’s most beautiful campus in 2011 and was named by the Princeton Review as the 2013 most beautiful campus. Jeff McManus Vroom Veer Stories Fail a marketing class, fell in love with landscaping--changed his major--VEER! Found a great mentor in college who got him onto a short list for a job at Ole Miss Having a AHA moment when he stopped complaining about "draminators" and took action Realized he could teach how he wanted work done and also how to teach leadership, pride and excellence The drama kings/queens slowly left the job, after he installed the new culture Found that "landscape university" was a great model that was transferable to any organization Realized when he pointed one finger at anyone else, he pointed three fingers at himself Grew his own personal awareness of how his words and actions as a leader have a major impact Jeff McManus Links Jeff's Web Site  Landscape Universtiy  

Sue Adler’s pottery reflects the many influences from the layers of her life.  Her equestrian passion resonates in the one of a kind horse hair fired pieces she creates.   A love of all things botanical is expressed in her hand built and wheel thrown ware. Sue, a native long Islander attended Farmingdale State University where she earned a degree in Ornamental Horticulture.   She studied at Maple Leaf Pottery in Sea Cliff N.Y.  and is a member of Potters Council and the Long Island Craft Guild.