13 episodes
FNGLA Plant People Podcast FNGLA Plant People Podcast
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4.6 • 7 Ratings
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As the nation's largest state nursery and landscape association, FNGLA represents Florida's nursery and landscape industry which generated $31.4 billion total output sales in 2020 and directly employed 266,000+ people. The Plant People Podcast highlights the valuable stories of our industry's contributors and influencers.
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Florida Foliage Facts and Fables - Van Donnan
In this episode, 2023 Wendell E. Butler Award Winner Van Donnan highlights the foliage industry's rich history in Apopka and Central Florida. Van recommends reading Jack Christmas' Tales of the Big Potato to learn more about Apopka's heritage.
As the nation's largest state nursery and landscape association, FNGLA represents Florida's nursery and landscape industry which generated $31.4 billion total output sales in 2020 and directly employed 266,000+ people. The Plant People Podcast highlights the valuable stories of our industry's contributors and influencers. -
When Opportunity Knocks - Gerry Crouch and Judy Drake
In this episode, Gerry Crouch and Judy Drake (retired) of Sunscapes Landscape Design in Jacksonville highlight the beginnings of their collaborative and creative partnership in fine garden design - a story as delightful as their award-winning designs!
As the nation's largest state nursery and landscape association, FNGLA represents Florida's nursery and landscape industry which generated $31.4 billion total output sales in 2020 and directly employed 266,000+ people. The Plant People Podcast highlights the valuable stories of our industry's contributors and influencers. -
A Lasting Legacy - Lin and Tab Taber
In this episode, Lin and Tab Taber proudly share their rich family heritage and the humble beginnings of Glen Saint Mary Nursery. The nursery is one of the oldest family-owned nurseries in Florida and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. Lin and Tab discuss the iconic George L. Taber azalea and living on the nursery.
As the nation's largest state nursery and landscape association, FNGLA represents Florida's nursery and landscape industry which generated $31.4 billion total output sales in 2020 and directly employed 266,000+ people. The Plant People Podcast highlights the valuable stories of our industry's contributors and influencers. -
Passing on the Good - Lloyd Singleton and Mark Russell
Mark Russell (Manager of Landscape Horticulture at the Four Seasons Orlando) and Lloyd Singleton (New Hanover County Cooperative Extension and Arboretum Director) discuss horticulture, theme parks, and the impacts of FNGLA. This episode is a great mix of theme park stories and practical tips.
As the nation's largest state nursery and landscape association, FNGLA represents Florida's nursery and landscape industry which generated $31.4 billion total output sales in 2020 and directly employed 266,000+ people. The Plant People Podcast highlights the valuable stories of our industry's contributors and influencers. Produced by UF/AEC's Orange and New Creative Lab. -
A History Rich in Variety and Creativity - Alan and Ellen Shapiro
In this episode, we stroll down memory lane with Alan Shapiro, who in the 1980’s, established one of the most plant diverse nurseries in the southeastern U.S, known initially as San Felasco Nurseries and then as Grandiflora. His journey includes growing up in Miami Beach, attending college at Michigan State, living on a kibbutz in Israel, and returning to Gainesville where he began his career in horticulture. Alan also served as FNGLA president in 1996-97 and was awarded the prestigious Wendell E. Butler Award in 2000. This episode, like Alan's story, is rich in variety and creativity.
As the nation's largest state nursery and landscape association, FNGLA represents Florida's nursery and landscape industry which generated $31.4 billion total output sales in 2020 and directly employed 266,000+ people. The Plant People Podcast highlights the valuable stories of our industry's contributors and influencers. Produced by UF/AEC's Orange and New Creative Lab. -
Celebrating 50 Years of TPIE - Chris Beytes and Mike Raimondi
In this episode, guest host Chris Beytes reflects with Mike Raimondi on the small group of nursery owners who, sitting around Mike’s kitchen table, founded the Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE) 50 years ago.
As the nation's largest state nursery and landscape association, FNGLA represents Florida's nursery and landscape industry which generated $31.4 billion total output sales in 2020 and directly employed 266,000+ people. The Plant People Podcast highlights the valuable stories of our industry's contributors and influencers. Produced by UF/AEC's Orange and New Creative Lab.
Customer Reviews
Horticultural history and future
I look forward to every episode of this podcast. The interviews give insight into the backstory of our industry through the people who have helped to build it. We are lucky here in Florida to have a deep history of agricultural influence and experience from which to draw. This podcast shines a light on the amazing personalities who have added their own brand of innovation and entrepreneurship to the growing industry. The host is warm and knowledgeable, bringing her own history with FNGLA and the guests. We all build our futures alongside and on the shoulders of these amazing individuals and I am thrilled that this podcast shares their stories. Keep sharing and I will keep listening!
Great Information- Intrusive Music
The perpetual background music drove me crazy.
Such a wonderful informative podcast.
You tell a lot of time is put into planning each episode. I appreciate the knowledgeable and interesting guests you always have on. My absolute favorite episode was the one on Disney and Katy Moss Warner. Wow! And a close second is the most recent episode on Interiorscape. I always look forward to this podcast as I know I will learn valuable information that will help me grow as a garden designer. I’m so glad to be a part of the FNGLA association. Thank you for all you do.