The Plantastic Podcast Jared Barnes

If you've ever wondered how we can share gardening with the next generation, then this episode of The Plantastic Podcast is for you. We dive into the world of horticulture careers with Jazmin Albarran, Executive Director of Seed Your Future. We discuss the diverse career opportunities in horticulture and how Seed Your Future has bridged the gap for connecting people to horticulture. Jazmin addresses common misconceptions about horticulture careers and offers practical strategies for overcoming them, such as engaging with social media influencers, creating and sharing educational content, and publicizing at garden centers. We cover the importance of industry involvement and home gardeners in nurturing the next generation of horticulturists, and we discuss the resources students need to explore plant-related careers based on their passions and interests. Don't miss out on this valuable discussion about the passion, purpose, and potential of horticulture. Enjoy the show!

In this month’s episode of The Plantastic Podcast, Julie Witmer shares her journey on becoming a passionate garden designer in Pennsylvania. She talks about how she was influenced by figures like Christopher Lloyd and Beth Chatto and her continuous learning and problem-solving in gardening. Julie's expertise shines through with her design business, her homeschooling practices, and helping families design better spaces with plants. We talk about aligning gardens with personal desires and the environment; how with writing, teaching, and engagement she shares her knowledge and love for plants; layering plants and how to think about a garden; her daily routines of observing seasonal changes; and how we can make gardening accessible and enjoyable for all. Enjoy the show!

In this month's episode of The Plantastic Podcast, I interview Scott Beuerlein, Manager of Botanical Garden Outreach at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. We talk about his circuitous journey into horticulture, the synergy between plants and animals at the zoo, their plant trials program, achieving the highest level of ArbNet accreditation, and how they engage their community. Scott also gives us a glimpse into his creative process with writing for GardenRant and Horticulture Magazine and some advice on how to plant better based on his experiences at the zoo. Enjoy the show!

This month for The Plantastic Podcast, I interviewed Janet Draper, the sole gardener Energizer Bunny of the Smithsonian’s Mary Livingston Ripley Garden for 26 years. Janet shared the impact of internships at Mt. Cuba Center, Kurt Bluemel’s nursery, the famed perennial nursery of Countess von Stein-Zeppelin in Germany’s Black Forest, and Beth Chatto's Garden and Nursery. We discuss why it matters to know a plant from seed to flower, how she continues to create dazzling combinations in the garden after many years, and how friends helped restore the garden after it was trampled during an inauguration. Enjoy the show!

This month, I interview David Hoffman on The Plantastic Podcast. David Hoffman is Chief Operating Officer at Hoffman Nursery in North Carolina. In this wide-ranging, fun episode, we discuss the role of ornamental grasses and the way their growth patterns affect planting strategies. We also cover green infrastructure and how it's being implemented in various urban communities to clean up water and create healthier urban environments. David also talks about the challenges of managing a nursery and the importance of consistency and innovation. Enjoy the show!

SUSAN POIZNER AND SUCCESS WITH FRUIT TREES

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In this month's episode of The Plantastic Podcast, Susan Poizner shares her passion for fruit trees. Susan delves into key practices for successful fruit tree care, such as mulching with compost or manure, the cycles of fruit tree growth, and the significance of proper pruning. She shares her wisdom on choosing the right varieties, using holistic sprays for pest control, and fostering biodiversity around fruit trees. Her commitment to community involvement and storytelling in education shines through. This episode provides a delightful and informative journey through the world of fruit trees and is full of value to help everyone become better orchardists.