FNGLA Plant People Podcast
By FNGLA Plant People Podcast
FNGLA Plant People PodcastApr 30, 2024
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.
The Interiorscapes Industry: Inception, Impacts, and Insights - Dr. Joe Cialone (Tropical Computers) and David Liu (Foliage Design Systems)
Dr. Joe Cialone (owner of Tropical Computers) and David Liu (president and partner of Foliage Design Systems) are two FNGLA friends who continue to be significant players in the foliage and interiorscape side of the green business. You are going to love hearing Joe and David’s stories from the early days of the foliage and interiorscape industry as well as their insights into what is happening now.
Growing Opportunity from Adversity - Michel and Veronique Sallin (founders) and Chloe Gentry (co-CEO), Cherrylake & IMG Enterprises
Cherrylake founders Michel and Veronique Sallin share their story of relentless dedication and passion for growing people, communities, and ideas. Chloe Gentry talks about co-CEO’ing among three siblings - and how an open mind and spirit brings about unexpected opportunities.
A Magical Career in Horticulture - Katy Moss Warner
Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Florida.
In this episode, Katy Moss Warner highlights her magical career in horticulture at Walt Disney World
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.
Dear Friends, Fierce Competitors (Part 2) - Harold Jenkins, Erin Jenkins Banas (Jenkins Landscape Co.), and Tommy Aiello (Aiello Landscape)
Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Florida.
In this episode, Harold Jenkins and Erin Jenkins Banas of Jenkins Landscape Co. along with Tommy Aiello of Aiello Landscape share stories of what it was like to work with Florida landscape pioneers, Mr. Gene Jenkins and Mr. Roy Rood, as well as growing up in the landscape business, and the experiences of running their own landscape businesses today.
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.
Dear Friends, Fierce Competitors (Part 1) - Harold Jenkins, Erin Jenkins Banas (Jenkins Landscape Co.), and Tommy Aiello (Aiello Landscape)
Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Florida.
In this episode, Harold Jenkins and Erin Jenkins Banas of Jenkins Landscape Co. along with Tommy Aiello of Aiello Landscape share stories of what it was like to work with Florida landscape pioneers, Mr. Gene Jenkins and Mr. Roy Rood, as well as growing up in the landscape business, and the experiences of running their own landscape businesses today.
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 Love Story - Kevin and Theresa Riley, Rockledge Gardens
Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Florida.
In this episode, Kevin and Theresa Riley share their love and story of Rockledge Gardens.
Since recording this episode, Kevin and Theresa have retired and sold the business to Brendan Hayes-Morrison and Devon Klingman, friends of the family and admirers of Rockledge Gardens
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.
Propagating Success - Randy and Ty Strode of AgriStarts
Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Florida.
In this episode, Randy and Ty (father and son) share their history and vision of Agristarts, a leading supplier of plant tissue culture starter plants and services.
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.