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We can't think of a better way to start 2021 than with lucky episode #13 where we have the pleasure of speaking with John Shaw-Rimmington, founder of Dry Stone Walling Across Canada. John is an amazing waller and artist and truly believes in the power of teamwork. Guided by a philosophy that stones are the boss of any creation, John willingly shares his knowledge and is keen to learn from others. Enjoy!
 
 

In today's world of fancy computer graphics, it's easy to get caught up in the idea that in order to be "good" at something, you need to spend thousands of dollars on computer software to get you there. It's easy to forget that all the actual thinking and creativity comes from you and not a computer! In our lively conversation with Sara Meier from Greenthumb Sam, Sara reminds us of the beauty that comes from simplicity. Although there is nothing "simple" about her gorgeously hand-rendered graphics or landscape designs, Sara shares with us her deep, internal connection to her work. Join us as we discuss Sara's experiences within this field, how she approaches her design work, and plants.....lots of plant talk! 

It's easy to see the craftsmanship that goes into building with stone, but, if you are not looking for it, it's easy to miss the skill that goes into making stone accessible in the first place. The father and son team, Terry and Kyle Dutton of Rockport Cut Granite, have been working one of the oldest stone quarries in the Rockport, MA area for some time now. Using good old-fashioned methods for splitting stone, they procure some of the most beautiful granite in this area. Their passion for what they do and the knowledge they bring to our industry is truly inspirational.  

The Green Industry is demanding. We are subject to the stresses of weather, seasonal deadlines, and client demands. Throw in the physical aspect of what we do, and it's clear that our minds and bodies can be negatively impacted. Learning how to take time to treat our bodies well and give our minds a break is imperative to a long term career in this field. Truly, this is a lesson we have only learned (or at least implemented) within the last 5 years and it has been life changing. In our case, this came through the practice of yoga. Join us for a lively conversation with Jane Viscolosi, one of our favorite yoga instructors, about ways that we can all treat our minds and bodies a little bit better. Namaste!

We are really excited to post our first international podcast! We have long admired the work coming out of of Australia and were thrilled when Joel Barnett, owner of InStyle Gardens, agreed to record with us. Join us as we discuss what it's like to run a landscape company on the other side of the world.

Well, it seems like life got the best of us and we found ourselves overwhelmed with work (and lack of it), remote "learning," and adapting to the circumstances around us. It honestly did not leave much brain power to think about this podcast.
But within that space, we decided to take advantage of what life was throwing at us and took a family trip that was really the adventure of a lifetime! In this podcast, we'll take you on that journey with us. This trip had a profound effect on our thinking for the future and our world view.  Hope you'll join us and be inspired to check out the world around you.