In this episode I speak with Colleen Southwell from The Garden Curator. Colleen is a landscape designer and artist based in Orange, NSW.

Colleen mentions that her artwork has taken over more of her time recently, and I was fascinated with how beautiful and unique her paper sculptures were, so we talk plenty about that and her piece which was sent to New York.

Colleen also does garden design workshops and she talks about how she teaches people how to come up with their own design style rather than copying another designer.

You can follow Colleen on Instagram @thegardencurator

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In this episode I speak with Andrea Proctor of Andrea Proctor Landscapes, a design firm located in Melbourne.

Andrea has an awesome story about how she got started in the industry and the importance of being proactive and persistent.

She worked for Andrew Laidlaw for ten years after working with John Patrick for 5, and she has since worked on around 20 Botanic gardens and went out on her own in 2020.

You can follow Andrea on Instagram @andreaproctorlandscapes

In the episode I did with Jim Fogarty, we discussed a Landscape Design course we're both a part of, and in some exciting news, there's a Landscaping Podcast discount code for the course!
Use the coupon code: LANDSCAPINGPODCAST when paying in full and you'll save $400! You can head to ulleo.com/landscaping to see the talented people involved in the course, as well as to sign up or see the other courses they offer.
You can follow Ulleo on Instagram @ulleo

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In this episode I speak with the World Famous Ashley James from Ashley James Gardens.

Ash was a guest on episode 13 where he spoke about his path into the industry, so I thought it was a great time to get him back on the podcast 3+ years later to see what he's been up to.

We talk about his work writing for Home Beautiful magazine, his partnership with a real estate agency and the launch of his curated seed range with Meadow Flowers Australia.

We also talk about Cass Hooke's garden event which we'll both be attending.

You can find a link to the Garden Event raffle I speak about here, which raises money for kids cancer charity Country Hope

You can follow Ash on Instagram @ashley_james_gardens

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In this episode I speak with Andy Murray from Andy Murray Landscape Design, a landscape design business based in Melbourne.

Andy had a unique path into the industry, starting out in childcare before studying permaculture design, studying further at Burnley and then working in horticulture for a couple of people. He then started a business partnership with one of those people he was working for and had the business for 12 years before going out on his own.

Andy also had a love of music from an early age and he talks about the similarities of how a bad singer can ruin a well written song, compared to a bad landscaper can ruin a well designed garden.

We also discuss the challenges of designing to a clients budget and the best ways to go about that.

You can follow Andy on Instagram @andymurraylandscapedesign

In the episode I did with Jim Fogarty, we discussed a Landscape Design course we're both a part of, and in some exciting news, there's a Landscaping Podcast discount code for the course!
Use the coupon code: LANDSCAPINGPODCAST when paying in full and you'll save $400! You can head to ulleo.com/landscaping to see the talented people involved in the course, as well as to sign up or see the other courses they offer.
You can follow Ulleo on Instagram @ulleo

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In this episode I speak with Elissa Astorino of Elissa Astorino Garden Design. Elissa is based in Canada and currently a student, but graduating this month.

She came out to Australia in March to help Peter Donegan with his MIFGS garden as well as designing and building her own garden in the Border Gardens competition.

She has a great attitude towards learning, which is what has lead to her being in Australia and not only working at MIFGS, but also developing working relationships with Yards Landscapes and Semken Landscaping to the point that she's worked/working for them for a 3 month placement.

I'm looking forward to following along with Elissa on her career in design.

You can follow her on Instagram @elissa_astorino

In the episode I did with Jim Fogarty, we discussed a Landscape Design course we're both a part of, and in some exciting news, there's a Landscaping Podcast discount code for the course!
Use the coupon code: LANDSCAPINGPODCAST when paying in full and you'll save $400! You can head to ulleo.com/landscaping to see the talented people involved in the course, as well as to sign up or see the other courses they offer.
You can follow Ulleo on Instagram @ulleo

If you're wanting to sign up to be on the mailing list for The Landscaping School, you can find the link here.

You can follow along with the projects we're currently working on via our Instagram page
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In this episode I speak with Jim Fogarty from Jim Fogarty Design, a landscape design company based in Melbourne.

Jim has probably done more garden shows than any other Australian designer, winning more than 30 awards, including 16 Gold Medals including a Gold at both Chelsea and Hampton Court Flower Shows.

Jim was also a student at Burnley, which has produced an incredible amount of talented people within the industry.

He also does garden tours to Japan twice a year with ASA.

Something Jim and I have in common is that we're both part of a new Landscape and Garden Design course run by Ulleo, along with some of the best designers in the country! I talk briefly about the course in the intro of the episode, and again with Jim around the 30+ minute mark.

In some exciting news, there's a Landscaping Podcast discount code for the course!
Use the coupon code: LANDSCAPINGPODCAST when paying in full and you'll save $400! You can head to ulleo.com/landscaping to see the talented people involved in the course, as well as to sign up or see the other courses they offer.
You can follow Ulleo on Instagram @ulleo

You can follow Jim on Instagram @jimfogartydesign

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In this episode I speak with Josh Norman from Josh Norman Landscapes, a landscape design and construction company based in Melbourne.

Josh has a great story about how he started out, firstly with his old man who was a bricklayer, but then he worked at multiple places including travelling to Darwin, Perth and the UK for work, before coming back to Melbourne and working for a couple of high end companies prior to starting his business.

Josh also has a great story about how he started getting work for his business, by being proactive and contacting designers to get work, and then building on those relationships from there.

You can follow Josh on Instagram @joshnormanlandscapes

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In this episode I speak with the former owner of InStyle Gardens, Jack Bath.

Jack is currently a project manager at Landscape Solutions based on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.

It was fascinating chatting to Jack and hearing about his transition from business owner to employee and going from residential to commercial, as well as hearing about the pros and cons of having a business in two different states at the same time.

I also loved him recalling a quote from Bruce Winstanley that the only time you make money on a project, is when you quote it.

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