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Plants ’n’ Sh*t S2-Ep1 ’What is design anyway?’

Plants 'n' Sh*t - Season 2 - Episode 1

'What is design anyway?'

In the first season of P&S we talked to a wide range of creatives across the country about their own experiences following their passion.  It was great to hear from a diverse range of guests about challenges they face constantly and how they try to overcome them.  We really gained an understanding of what it takes to keep a creative practice moving and some of the common traits we all share.

 

This season we are shifting slightly to focus the lens back on what we love to do.  We begin by discussing the ideas around 'design' more broadly and what it actually means.  Why is design important and what is it that we actually do as landscape design professionals?

 

Plants ’n’ Sh*t with Tim & Stephen. Season 1 Episode 14 - Phil Pettitt

S1 Ep14 sees a completely remote recording.  Tim (Adelaide) & Stephen (Melbourne) are joined by Phil Pettitt (Sydney).  Phil Pettitt has been working in the horticultural industry for over 20 years & currently works at the Royal Botanic Gardens of Sydney.  For the last 10 years his focus has been on the Community Greening program, working in partnership with many NGOs, local and state government services to inspire and educate social housing residents in community gardening.  

We re-visit the concept that horticulture is still undervalued in today's society, chat about the 'Community Greening' program & it's many challenges & rewards, plus a range of other interesting topics.

Show Notes;

Phil's Instagram  @pettitt_phil 

Our Instagram @plantsnshitpodcast

Stephen's Instagram @stephenreadlandscape

Tim's Instagram @spacecapsulegardenco  + @banksandbrown

Plants 'n' Sh*t with Tim & Stephen. Ep 13 - Brent Reid - Candeo Design "The New Normal Pt. 2"

"The New Normal" Part 2.

Tonight we continue our discussion about the constantly changing world we all find ourselves in.  We chat to Brent Reid from Candeo Design.  Brent has designed & built many wonderful gardens at the Melbourne Flower Show.  He's also worked extensively in the residential design field & more recently been involved in bringing the London College of Garden Design to Melbourne.  

We talk about the cancellation of MIFGS, the uncertainty of running a business during a pandemic & Brent's role with the London College of Garden Design.  Finally we discuss the power of "the chat", looking out for people & making sure the people around you are doing ok. 

Unfortunately, just as we began recording a technical issue booted Stephen off the link.  We promise he'll be back in the next episode....or will he.....

 

Plants n Sh*t with Tim & Stephen. Ep 12 - "The new normal"

30-MAR-2020

Getting 3 people in a room at the same time, from 3 different states requires significant planning, travel costs & a touch of luck.  In February, we decided it was time to find a remote solution that we could record some of our interviews online - reducing time & financial constraints.  Just 5 weeks later we find ourselves with no other option but to go online.  Today's episode was recorded from Tim's home in Adelaide & Stephen's home in Macedon.  While our normal format involves a special guest, today it is only Tim & Stephen. What was intended as a trial run ended up being an honest, in depth discussion about running a small business, being aware of the mental health benefits of gardening & looking forward (day by day) in this ever changing world.  

Plants n Sh*t with Tim & Stephen. Ep 11 - Fiona Austin

Fiona Austin established her business Austin Design Associates in 1999.  Alongside her interior design work, Fiona is extremely passionate about Mid-Century Modern architecture & protecting these architecturally designed homes from demolition.  The bayside suburb of Beaumaris sits 20km south-east of Melbourne CBD & is home to some of the best examples of 1950s-1960s architecture.  We caught up with Fiona for a chat about her work with Beaumaris Modern, the need to protect these historic homes & what drives her & the many members of Beaumaris Modern to stand up for these mid-century marvels.  

Plants 'n' Sh*t with Tim & Stephen. Ep10 - Stephen Ryan

In this episode we head to beautiful Mount Macedon in Victoria for a chat with Stephen Ryan.  As well as being a gardener, media personality, writer & all-round nice guy, Stephen owns & runs Dicksonia Rare Plants.  We delve into a variety of interesting topics from plant trends, growing rare plants, valuing your own worth & sharing plant knowledge.  We also go for a nursery tour & see what hidden gems Stephen has been growing & propagating. 

Plants 'n' Sh*t with Tim & Stephen. Ep09 - Unholy Rackett

This Episode takes us north-west of Melbourne to the tranquil town of Trentham.  Our guests today are 2/3 of Unholy Rackett Simon Rickard & Brock Imison.  

The first part of the interview takes us into the world of music & in particular the classic, rare & unique 'Rackett' instrument. 

*Plant Nerd Alert* - The second part of the interview covers a range of plants both common & rare as Simon shows off his amazing garden.

Plants ‘n’ Sh*t - Episode 8 - Jason Chongue.

In this episode Tim & Stephen head to The Plant Society in Collingwood to chat to Jason Chongue. Jason is an architect with a passion for plants that led to the creation of this thriving indoor plant business. 

Plants 'n' Sh*t with Tim & Stephen. Ep07 - Kris Lloyd

Tim & Stephen head to the tranquil town of Woodside in the Adelaide Hills to meet Kris Lloyd.  Kris is an artisan cheese maker who crafts & produces a range of cheese products that are enjoyed from Adelaide to New York City.  Kris has an interesting story of how she came to the art of cheese making & running a small business.  Find out how she came to source & use green ants from the Northern Territory in one of her most amazing creations.  

Plants 'n' Shit with Tim & Stephen. Ep06 - Leah Grant

Leah Grant is a creative, talented artist, teacher & mum living in Adelaide.  In this episode Leah talks about her journey from graphic design, through teaching to visual/street art.  Tim & Leah worked together in 2018 to design a Landscape Display Garden / Art Piece titled "Fusion".  The garden received an overwhelmingly positive response from the many thousand visitors who experienced it inside the Goyder Pavillion at the Royal Adelaide Show. Leah & Tim discuss the importance of setting clear understandings of defined roles in a collaboration. She also opens up about the constant battles so many creatives face with their own self doubts & how she came to accept her title as an 'Artist.'