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Anthony Faulkner

Hi my name is Anthony Faulkner the 2018 RTE Super Garden viewers choice winner and this is a podcast that covers all things gardening and talk to people from all backgrounds from landscaping to garden designers to garden centres to you all gardens around Ireland and UK also every month live design talk with garden designer Chantel Wynn from Land and Forn so stay tuned we are sponsored by Echo www.echo-tools.co.uk and Grow mental health Ireland find me on Facebook and Instagram

  1. Oct 28

    Season 4 Episode 149 My chat with two time guest Peter Donegan Part One ( Audio )

    his episode is brought to you by ECHO Tools go to www.echotools.ie or www.echo-tools.co.uk for more info https://doneganlandscaping.com/⁠Peter Donegan MSGLD⁠ is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning Irish landscape architect and garden designer based in Dublin, Ireland. Established in 2001, his practice specializes in bespoke private gardens alongside select commercial and community public landscapes. He is ranked among the Top 100 Garden Designers in the UK, serves as an international design judge, Mercy Wellbeing Courtyard Garden: Achieved monumental international success by winning the 2025 European final and competing as a finalist in the 2026 World Landscape Awards in Saudi Arabia. It made history as the first secondary school mental health garden to receive this level of globalMelbourne International Flower and Garden Show (MIFGS): Won a prestigious Gold Medal in 2023. He followed this up in 2024 with the "A Moment in Time" Veterans Garden, which took home the People's Choice Award and multi-industry accolades (AIH, APLD, APL awards)Television & Media: Well-known across Ireland and the UK as the featured garden designer for RTÉ's DIY SOS: The Big Build Ireland (2019–2022) and recognized as one of the UK’s Top 70 TV PresentersDonegan’s work is characterized by unique structural layouts, a deep focus on emotional or mental health narratives, and innovative problem-solving—ranging from large-scale public realms to hyper-creative cantilevered features in tight urban courtyards

  2. Oct 28

    Season 4 Episode 149 My chat with two time guest Peter Donegan Part One ( Video )

    This episode is brought to you by ECHO Tools go to www.echotools.ie or www.echo-tools.co.uk for more info https://doneganlandscaping.com/Peter Donegan MSGLD is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning Irish landscape architect and garden designer based in Dublin, Ireland. Established in 2001, his practice specializes in bespoke private gardens alongside select commercial and community public landscapes. He is ranked among the Top 100 Garden Designers in the UK, serves as an international design judge, Mercy Wellbeing Courtyard Garden: Achieved monumental international success by winning the 2025 European final and competing as a finalist in the 2026 World Landscape Awards in Saudi Arabia. It made history as the first secondary school mental health garden to receive this level of globalMelbourne International Flower and Garden Show (MIFGS): Won a prestigious Gold Medal in 2023. He followed this up in 2024 with the "A Moment in Time" Veterans Garden, which took home the People's Choice Award and multi-industry accolades (AIH, APLD, APL awards)Television & Media: Well-known across Ireland and the UK as the featured garden designer for RTÉ's DIY SOS: The Big Build Ireland (2019–2022) and recognized as one of the UK’s Top 70 TV PresentersDonegan’s work is characterized by unique structural layouts, a deep focus on emotional or mental health narratives, and innovative problem-solving—ranging from large-scale public realms to hyper-creative cantilevered features in tight urban courtyards

  3. Oct 21

    Season 4 Episode 148 John B Smith ( Audio )

    This episode is brought to you by ECHO Tools www.echotools.ie for more info John B. Smith (often referenced simply as John Smith) is a prominent Irish garden designer, horticulturist, and head gardener. He is widely recognized for his leadership role at one of Ireland's most prestigious public horticultural sites and his regular appearances in Irish gardening mediaSmith has over 30 years of experience in the professional gardening and landscaping sector. [⁠1⁠] Early Career: He began gardening at a young age with his father before completing a golf course apprenticeship. He spent 10 years working at Swords Golf Course in North County Dublin. [⁠1⁠]Landscaping & Consultancy: He expanded his commercial experience at SAP Landscapes managing crews, and later served as a consultant for Westmeath County Council at the historic Belvedere House and Gardens around 2009. [⁠1⁠]Current Position: He serves as the Head Gardener at the Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens in County Kildare. In this role, he manages the historic, highly intricate living collections and frequently hosts public masterclasses on seasonal garden design, container planting, and vegetable cultivation. [⁠1⁠, ⁠2⁠]The Premier Garden Show: He is featured as a keynote guest on the October 2026 episodes of ⁠The Premier Garden Show⁠, discussing his lifelong gardening journey and design philosophies. [⁠1⁠]Master My Garden Podcast: He has broken down his approach to balancing historical preservation with modern landscape techniques on popular broadcasts like the Master My Garden Podcast. [⁠1⁠]Media & Public AppearancesAs a respected figure in the Irish horticultural community, Smith frequently shares his journey and expert advice across various media platforms:

    Season 4 Episode 148 John B Smith ( Audio )
  4. Oct 21

    Season 4 Episode 148 John B Smith ( Video )

    This episode is brought to you by ECHO Tools www.echotools.ie for more info John B. Smith (often referenced simply as John Smith) is a prominent Irish garden designer, horticulturist, and head gardener. He is widely recognized for his leadership role at one of Ireland's most prestigious public horticultural sites and his regular appearances in Irish gardening mediaSmith has over 30 years of experience in the professional gardening and landscaping sector. [1] Early Career: He began gardening at a young age with his father before completing a golf course apprenticeship. He spent 10 years working at Swords Golf Course in North County Dublin. [1]Landscaping & Consultancy: He expanded his commercial experience at SAP Landscapes managing crews, and later served as a consultant for Westmeath County Council at the historic Belvedere House and Gardens around 2009. [1]Current Position: He serves as the Head Gardener at the Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens in County Kildare. In this role, he manages the historic, highly intricate living collections and frequently hosts public masterclasses on seasonal garden design, container planting, and vegetable cultivation. [1, 2]The Premier Garden Show: He is featured as a keynote guest on the October 2026 episodes of The Premier Garden Show, discussing his lifelong gardening journey and design philosophies. [1]Master My Garden Podcast: He has broken down his approach to balancing historical preservation with modern landscape techniques on popular broadcasts like the Master My Garden Podcast. [1]Media & Public AppearancesAs a respected figure in the Irish horticultural community, Smith frequently shares his journey and expert advice across various media platforms:

    Season 4 Episode 148 John B Smith ( Video )

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Hi my name is Anthony Faulkner the 2018 RTE Super Garden viewers choice winner and this is a podcast that covers all things gardening and talk to people from all backgrounds from landscaping to garden designers to garden centres to you all gardens around Ireland and UK also every month live design talk with garden designer Chantel Wynn from Land and Forn so stay tuned we are sponsored by Echo www.echo-tools.co.uk and Grow mental health Ireland find me on Facebook and Instagram