GH Squad Podcast

GH Squad
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A podcast about horticulture and other things.

  1. 2h ago

    Ep. 36: Would You Rather …? (Horticulture Edition)

    Although Mason abandoned them this week, Bill and Seth knock it out of the park with this duo cast (after missing last week), then spend most of the show trading rapid-fire “would you rather” questions—personal, professional and just plain crazy.Along the way, they dig into where ideas come from, how to force better audience engagement when giving presentations and why some plant categories feel more useful than exciting (daylilies). This episode is the usual mix of horticulture industry banter, personal preference debates and practical takeaways for just about anyone … or no one. Seth and Bill close with shout-outs for the upcoming Plug & Cutting Conference and friend-of-the-show Marcus’s new job.Follow us on Instagram: @GHSquadPod

  2. Aug 31

    Ep. 35: Horticulture’s MOST OVERRATED!

    This time, The Squad debates what’s overrated in the plant world and beyond. The three fire off hot takes on everything from mulch and verbena to cherry tomatoes, marigolds, big plant tags and strawberry planters. Heck, they even drop the hammer on manicured lawns, hell strips/parkways/treelawns and sidewalks. Then the crew spins the Plant Wheel of Excitement—landing on hosta. This leads to a deep dive into why hostas are reliable and easy, the beauty of specimen hostas in botanical gardens, the common name “plantain lily” and Mason’s million-dollar concept: Houstas. At the end, the amazing hosts share listener feedback and industry frustrations, including supplier backorders, hipping damage, customer questions in garden centers, product availability and ordering headaches and the impact of BFG’s bankruptcy on the hardgoods side of the industry. Follow us on Instagram: @GHSquadPod

  3. Aug 24

    Ep. 34: Horticulture’s Most Hated!

    In this episode, The Squad (Mason, Seth and Bill) tackles the everyday annoyances, industry gripes and pet peeves that make horticulture such a love-hate business. The three of them trade stories from greenhouses, garden centers and the road while unpacking what really drives growers crazy. They also discuss the gap between how plants are marketed and how they’re actually cared for, why some industry gripes are fair and others are overblown and which recurring problems seem to unite everyone in horticulture. Along the way, the trio also shares a few personal updates, some school-year chaos and spins the Plant Wheel of Excitement—landing on Angelonia. Follow The Squad on Instagram: @GHSquadPod

  4. Aug 17

    Ep. 33: Garden Center Extravaganza!

    Seth and Bill hold down the fort for this one. Maybe Mason did not care for the numerology of episode 33? The dynamic duo discusses some of their favorite garden centers in America and explains exactly why they’ve both been to hundreds of them over the years. Then they share some boneheaded mistakes they’ve made … and learned from. Towards the end, they spin the Plant Wheel of Excitement (Echinacea, which made Seth so happy …) and drop a couple shout outs and hot takes before closing it out. Follow the Squad on Instagram: @GHSquadPod

  5. Aug 5

    Ep. 32: Coffee With Our Younger Selves (… plus industry news & event recaps)

    Better late than never, the Squad finally caught up to discuss events from the past week—Bill and Seth were at Ball Seed Customer Days and Mason was at the Raker trial. They talk about some of the plant highlights, interactions with industry folks and the overall vibes of these events. Then, Mason touches on some big industry “news” from last week and how it impacts growers, retailers and vendors. The Squad then tackles a fantastic topic suggested by a listener—the classic “coffee with your younger self” conversation looking back at ways the guys might have set themselves up for bigger things, reduced mistakes made and what their younger selves would think of how they turned out. It was a fun topic for sure!Then the guys spin the Plant Wheel of Excitement (Zinnia Marylandica) and drop a couple shout outs and hot takes before wrapping the episode at just more than an hour. Follow the Squad on Instagram: @GHSquadPod

  6. Jul 27

    Ep. 31: Cultivate ’26 Post-Mortem Spectacular with Kate Terrell

    This episode, the Squad was psyched to be joined by their friend Kate Terrell (representing the Quad Cities, Wallace’s Garden Center, Boy Scouts of America and Cubs fans around the world) to recap AmericanHort’s Cultivate ’26 event in Columbus, Ohio a couple weeks ago. Kate, Mason and Bill were there—all with different goals and roles—and Seth was not. So, he asked the three of them questions and by the end felt like he didn’t miss a thing, although he’s planning to attend again in 2027. They discussed new products, strategies for getting done what needed to get done at a show that size, afterhours events, the value of networking, why in-person events are so important, reasons to attend every year and much, much more. #cultivate26 Kate brought the perspective of a garden center and greenhouse owner, attending to find new products and ideas, as well as catching up with peers and fulfilling her leadership roles. Mason discussed the value of being a vendor at the show, as well as representing affiliated groups like America In Bloom, NICH and HRI Leadership. Bill shared how he navigates the show as a media member and representative of a technical services team. Although this may sound sort of dry, the conversation was anything but! If you know these four, you can only imagine the stories shared and laughter generated! Then they spun the Plant Wheel of Excitement—landing on Peony—mentioned some important folks in Shout Outs and perhaps dropped a ruthless Hot Take (and one related to #Jimothy, the racoon.) Follow us on Instagram: @GHSquadPod

  7. Jul 11

    Ep. 30: So, So Hot!

    In this episode, Mason, Seth and Bill tried to keep it short before traveling to Cultivate but that didn’t happen … The Squad gives their garden updates following weeks of hot weather and spins the Plant Wheel of Excitement. Mason offers a fiery hot take. And the three share reasons why you should plan to attend Ball Seed Customer Days and the Michigan Garden Tour at the end of July and the first week of August.

  8. Jul 6

    Ep. 29: Cultivate ‘26—Doing It Right (… plus HBD America!)

    In this episode, the Squad discusses the harsh realities of trade shows in 2026, industry relevance and strategies for maximizing your presence at iconic events like Cultivate. They also share practical tips for networking, how NOT to carry business cards and ways to get invited to post-show receptions with mini beef Wellington apps. This week’s Plant Wheel of Excitement lands on vegetative petunias and Mason shares a hot take related to AI. iLandscape Show Episode: https://youtu.be/zmErzJdoHO4 00:00 - Welcome and episode overview 01:22 - Fourth of July experiences and rain in Illinois 07:03 - Preparation for Cultivate trade show: booth setup and key activities 12:08 - How to decide which trade shows to attend—and maximizing ROI 14:03 - The role of education sessions and strategic scheduling at industry events 18:16 - The value of networking, relationship-building and event engagement strategies 22:22 - Practical tips for pre-arranging meetings and avoiding time-wasters 25:20 - Tips for choosing which sessions and speakers to prioritize at Cultivate 28:43 - Exploring new plant varieties and product displays—what's worth your time 33:33 - The significance of industry receptions, special events and how to get invited 39:41 - Best trade show appetizers and social tips for mingling 44:25 - Team dynamics at trade shows: staying connected and approachable 55:40 - Vegetative petunias: trends, pros, cons and landscape use 58:34 - Fertilizer practices for petunias and other annuals 62:14 - The hype and reality of AI in horticulture and plant breeding 64:12 - Closing thoughts: plans for Cultivate recap and upcoming episodes

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A podcast about horticulture and other things.

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  • Creator
    GH Squad
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © GH Squad
  • Show Website
    GH Squad Podcast

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