FNGLA Plant People Podcast

FNGLA Plant People Podcast
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FNGLA Plant People Podcast

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.

  1. SEP 13

    A Love for Floriculture and Florida

    In this episode, ⁠GrowerTalks⁠ editor Chris Beytes shares his unique story and love for Floriculture and Florida, highlighting his career and industry insights. 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.

    50 min

  2. JUN 3

    Growing Together: FNGLA and UF/IFAS Share in a Long Tradition of Championing Horticulture - Dr. Rob Gilbert

    In this episode, UF/IFAS Interim Senior Vice President for Agriculture Robert Gilbert, Ph.D., discusses the rich history of Florida’s green industry, greatly supported by UF/IFAS. Gilbert also shares how Land Grant Universities came into being, and the future vision for UF/IFAS across research, teaching, and Extension.   Note to listeners: Gilbert shares words from American agronomist E.T. York’s speech at the opening of the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center – the complete speech can be found here. 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.

    46 min

  3. APR 30

    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.

    1h 18m

  4. MAR 13

    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.

    1h 19m

  5. JAN 8

    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.

    1h 28m

  6. 05/02/2023

    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.

    1h 30m

  7. 03/17/2023

    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.

    1h 13m

  8. 01/16/2023

    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.

    21 min
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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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  • Creator
    FNGLA Plant People Podcast
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © FNGLA Plant People Podcast
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