Dan the Plant Man

Dan the Plant Man
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Dan the Plant Man

"Green Insights with Dan: The Plant Industry Podcast" Join Dan, a plant broker with over 14 years in the gardening industry, as he delves into the vibrant world of plants with industry insiders. From landscapers and horticulturalists to nursery experts and suppliers, each episode features engaging conversations about their personal journeys, professional experiences, and the latest trends. Whether you’re a dedicated green thumb or just curious about the plant world, tune in for inspiring stories, practical advice, and a closer look at the people shaping the green industry.

Episodes

  1. EPISODE 007: Dougal King

    OCT 27

    EPISODE 007: Dougal King

    Send us a textHello friends, Dan Cusack here, your host, back again with another fascinating conversation! Today, we’ve got some royalty in the house—Dougal King, former owner of Cool Climate Landscaping in Canberra. At just 28 years old, Dougal has already had an impressive career. He’s participated in several WorldSkills competitions, often called the "Tradie Olympics," and built stunning display gardens at both the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show and Canberra’s Floriade.In t...

    1h 2m
  2. EPISODE 006: Jo Henley

    OCT 21

    EPISODE 006: Jo Henley

    Send us a textHey friends, Dan Cusack here, your host, back again with another fun episode!Today, I’m chatting with Jo Henley, one half of Henley’s Rustics—a family business that creates beautiful handmade garden and wicking beds from reclaimed corrugated iron. I can personally vouch for their quality, having had seven delivered for my own garden recently!In just 12 months, Jo has built an incredible business and a strong social media presence. In this episode, we dive into her journey, discu...

    1h 5m
  3. EPISODE 005: Jarrod Poole

    OCT 13

    EPISODE 005: Jarrod Poole

    Send us a textWelcome back to the Dan the Plant Man podcast! Today, I’m excited to chat with a great friend and landscape construction expert, Jarrod Poole from LandCulture. Based in Canberra, Jarrod is not only building beautiful gardens around town but also a qualified landscape architect, combining both disciplines in his work.In this episode, we explore his fascinating journey, touching on how career paths don’t have to be linear. Jarrod's experience across different workplaces has given ...

    59 min
  4. EPISODE 004: Attila the Horticulturalist

    OCT 6

    EPISODE 004: Attila the Horticulturalist

    Send us a textWelcome back to the Dan the Plant Man podcast! Today, I’m thrilled to chat with someone I’ve wanted to connect with for a long time—Attila the Horticulturist, a well-known figure in Canberra’s gardening community. I had the pleasure of visiting his stunning property in Bywong, and though I was a bit late, I could have easily spent hours soaking up his wisdom and walking the grounds.Attila is as humble as he is knowledgeable, and while he doesn't like to be called an expert, his ...

    1h 2m
  5. EPISODE 003: Floriade Landscape Industry Display Gardens

    SEP 27

    EPISODE 003: Floriade Landscape Industry Display Gardens

    Send us a textWelcome back to the Dan the Plant Man podcast! In this episode, we're joined by Jarrod Poole and Dougal King, as well as myself and Michael Blasch from CIT. Together, we make up the Floriade Committee, working to promote the landscape industry here in Canberra by pushing for more display gardens.For those unfamiliar, Floriade is Canberra's iconic flower and entertainment festival held annually in Commonwealth Park. With over 400,000 visitors each year, it features stunning displ...

    28 min
  6. EPISODE 002: Joel Barnett

    SEP 26

    EPISODE 002: Joel Barnett

    Send us a textIn this episode, we're joined by the incredible Joel Barnett, host of The Landscaping Podcast, with over 210 episodes and 150 guests under his belt. Joel’s extensive knowledge and wisdom, built from a long career in the landscaping industry, truly shines through. He’s incredibly generous with his time, sharing insights through his podcast and 60 Q&A sessions, which has made him a well-respected figure among landscapers.Rather than rehashing his journey (he’s shared it in aro...

    1h 9m
  7. EPISODE 001: Who is Dan the Plant Man?

    SEP 26

    EPISODE 001: Who is Dan the Plant Man?

    Send us a textHello friends. Welcome to the podcast. I am Dan Cusack and I'll be your host throughout this journey, which we're all strapped in for and should be a lot of fun. Dan the plant man is the name we've gone with. That's the new personal brand that I've been gifted despite much rebellion had to just lean in and, own it.So I really want this podcast to allow me to talk to all the people that I'm interested with. So it'll be broad ranging, which is probably against the grain a li...

    43 min
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"Green Insights with Dan: The Plant Industry Podcast" Join Dan, a plant broker with over 14 years in the gardening industry, as he delves into the vibrant world of plants with industry insiders. From landscapers and horticulturalists to nursery experts and suppliers, each episode features engaging conversations about their personal journeys, professional experiences, and the latest trends. Whether you’re a dedicated green thumb or just curious about the plant world, tune in for inspiring stories, practical advice, and a closer look at the people shaping the green industry.

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    Dan the Plant Man
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  • Episodes
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