The Landscaping Podcast

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295

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Jun 2026

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A Podcast where landscaper Joel Barnett of InStyle Gardens, chats with other people within the landscaping/green industry. We chat with Landscape designers, landscape builders, garden maintenance folks, nursery folks, and anyone else within this awesome industry!

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June 14, 2026Episode 251 hr 1 min

Episode 295 - Natasha Morgan - Natasha Morgan

In this episode I speak with Natasha Morgan who's a gardener, landscape architect, architect, author educator and more and due to the vast range of roles she does, trades under her name, Natasha Morgan. It's quite possibly my favourite episode to date, I could've spoken with her for hours!We talk about her upcoming book which sounds like a must have to add to your library. There's 400+ pages as well as separate QR codes linked to videos where she's talking with other people within the industry. There's also recipes and an insane amount of information in there.You can pre-order your copy of the book here It launches on September 15, or September 17 in the UK and September 22 in the USA.You can follow Natasha on Instagram @natasha_morgan_You can now sign up to The Landscaping School! It's live and ready for you to increase your landscaping skills. Head to TheLandscapingSchool.com where you'll find 6 separate courses, as well as a free course in pondless waterfall construction. You can also bundle 4 courses together and only pay for 3 and now I've also added The BIG Bundle, which is all 6 courses for the price of 4! Check it out!You can follow along with the projects we're currently working on via our Instagram page@instyle_gardens@thelandscapingpodcastYou can view each episode on our YouTube channel

June 7, 2026Episode 2453 min

Episode 294 - Kylan Yoxall - Yoxall Landscape Architecture

In this episode I speak with Kylan Yoxall from Yoxall Landscape Architecture.Kylan is a landscape architect based in Perth and previously worked for Tristan Pierce, who was our guest in episode 15 back in August 2021.Kylan talks about his journey into the industry including a stint working in the Netherlands.You can follow Kylan on Instagram @yoxall_landscape_architectureYou can now sign up to The Landscaping School! It's live and ready for you to increase your landscaping skills. Head to TheLandscapingSchool.com where you'll find 6 separate courses, as well as a free course in pondless waterfall construction. You can also bundle 4 courses together and only pay for 3 and now I've also added The BIG Bundle, which is all 6 courses for the price of 4! Check it out!You can follow along with the projects we're currently working on via our Instagram page@instyle_gardens@thelandscapingpodcastYou can view each episode on our YouTube channel

May 31, 2026Episode 231 hr 8 min

Episode 293 - Jethro Plunkett - Loci Landscapes

In this episode I speak with Jethro Plunkett from Loci Landscapes, a design, construction and maintenance company based in southern Tasmania. Jethro started Loci, originally called Van Diemen's Landscapes, before a serious motorcycle accident forced him to reassess the direction of the business direction. Then out of the blue he received a call from Tim Fogarty who'd moved to Tasmania from NSW and was looking for a job. Fast forward and now Tim and Jethro are both directors of Loci, taking the business to new heights! Tim's story is in episode 258 and it's great hearing Jethro's side of the story here.You can follow Jethro on Instagram @loci_landscapesYou can now sign up to The Landscaping School! It's live and ready for you to increase your landscaping skills. Head to TheLandscapingSchool.com where you'll find 6 separate courses, as well as a free course in pondless waterfall construction. You can also bundle 4 courses together and only pay for 3 and now I've also added The BIG Bundle, which is all 6 courses for the price of 4! Check it out!You can follow along with the projects we're currently working on via our Instagram page@instyle_gardens@thelandscapingpodcastYou can view each episode on our YouTube channel

May 24, 2026Episode 2252 min

Episode 292 - Sam Brown - Pure Green Landscapes

In this episode I speak with Sam Brown from Pure Green Landscapes, a design/build/maintain company based in North Fremantle in WA. Sam is an impressive person to talk to and in just 5 years, has built a team of 18, at just 27 years of age.He originally started as just maintenance and has since added construction and design and I'll be excited to watch his journey continue.You can follow Sam on Instagram @puregreen___You can now sign up to The Landscaping School! It's live and ready for you to increase your landscaping skills. Head to TheLandscapingSchool.com where you'll find 6 separate courses, as well as a free course in pondless waterfall construction. You can also bundle 4 courses together and only pay for 3 and now I've also added The BIG Bundle, which is all 6 courses for the price of 4! Check it out!You can follow along with the projects we're currently working on via our Instagram page@instyle_gardens@thelandscapingpodcastYou can view each episode on our YouTube channel

May 17, 2026Episode 2150 min

Episode 291 - Brent Russell - HyQual Landscapes

In this episode I speak with Brent Russell from HyQual Landscapes, based in Melbourne.I loved hearing Brent's story about how he started as well as how he runs his business. He talked about starting his first business before closing it down and going back to being an employee before then starting HyQual.He also talks about his Silver medal winning Balcony Garden at this year's Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.You can follow Brent on Instagram @hyqual_landscapesYou can now sign up to The Landscaping School! It's live and ready for you to increase your landscaping skills. Head to TheLandscapingSchool.com where you'll find 6 separate courses, as well as a free course in pondless waterfall construction. You can also bundle 4 courses together and only pay for 3 and now I've also added The BIG Bundle, which is all 6 courses for the price of 4! Check it out!You can follow along with the projects we're currently working on via our Instagram page@instyle_gardens@thelandscapingpodcastYou can view each episode on our YouTube channel

May 10, 2026Episode 201 hr 14 min

Episode 290 - Shannon Decker - Now & Zen Landscapes

In this episode I speak with Shannon Decker from Now & Zen Landscapes, a landscape design and construction company based in the Blue Mountains of NSW. Shannon is also the president of The Landscape Association and a great story teller, so it was great to hear how early he started in the industry, then about his time away from it briefly, and the lessons he's learnt in his 30+ year journey.You can follow Shannon on Instagram @nowandzenlandscapesYou can now sign up to The Landscaping School! It's live and ready for you to increase your landscaping skills. Head to TheLandscapingSchool.com where you'll find 6 separate courses, as well as a free course in pondless waterfall construction. You can also bundle 4 courses together and only pay for 3 and now I've also added The BIG Bundle, which is all 6 courses for the price of 4! Check it out!You can follow along with the projects we're currently working on via our Instagram page@instyle_gardens@thelandscapingpodcastYou can view each episode on our YouTube channel

May 3, 2026Episode 1955 min

Episode 289 - Paul O'Hara - Centred Landscapes

In this episode I speak with Paul O'Hara from Centred Landscapes, a landscaped design and construction company based on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria.I met Paul in the lead up to MIFGS 2026 where he was doing a Boutique Garden, so we discuss what that was like as well as his journey to where he is today, which included some time working in the UK.You can follow Paul on Instagram @centred_landscapesYou can now sign up to The Landscaping School! It's live and ready for you to increase your landscaping skills. Head to TheLandscapingSchool.com where you'll find 6 separate courses, as well as a free course in pondless waterfall construction. You can also bundle 4 courses together and only pay for 3 and now I've also added The BIG Bundle, which is all 6 courses for the price of 4! Check it out!You can follow along with the projects we're currently working on via our Instagram page@instyle_gardens@thelandscapingpodcastYou can view each episode on our YouTube channel

April 26, 2026Episode 1854 min

Episode 288 - Siobhan Keating - SK Gardens

In this episode I speak with Siobhan Keating from SK Gardens. Siobhan is a landscape designer based in New Zealand and has an amazing story about how she started in the industry and what she's up to next.Siobhan was originally a Detective with the NZ Police before seeing a Landscape Design Diploma ad in a magazine while she was on holidays in the UK. Fast forward a bit and she's moved to the UK to study and work, now back in NZ and is about to head back to the UK as she's designed an exhibitor display at The Chelsea Flower Show!You can follow Siobhan on Instagram @skgardensnz and you can see Dawn's sculptures @dawnconnsculptureYou can now sign up to The Landscaping School! It's live and ready for you to increase your landscaping skills. Head to TheLandscapingSchool.com where you'll find 6 separate courses, as well as a free course in pondless waterfall construction. You can also bundle 4 courses together and only pay for 3 and now I've also added The BIG Bundle, which is all 6 courses for the price of 4! Check it out!You can follow along with the projects we're currently working on via our Instagram page@instyle_gardens@thelandscapingpodcastYou can view each episode on our YouTube channel

April 19, 2026Episode 1752 min

Episode 287 - Connie Cao - Connie and Luna

In this episode I speak with Connie Cao from Connie and Luna. Connie is a horticultural media star and does presenting and writing for the ABC, SBS, Organic Gardener Magazine, The Design Files and is also the author of her own book, Your Asian Veggie Patch where she shows 40-50 different Asian veggies, herbs and fruits that you can grow in small spaces as well as 40-50 recipes to use them in cooking.Connie also just came 3rd in the Border Garden competition at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, so we also discuss that, including a great story about when she found out she came third.You can follow Connie on Instagram @connieandluna and you can buy her book hereYou can now sign up to The Landscaping School! It's live and ready for you to increase your landscaping skills. Head to TheLandscapingSchool.com where you'll find 6 separate courses, as well as a free course in pondless waterfall construction. You can also bundle 4 courses together and only pay for 3 and now I've also added The BIG Bundle, which is all 6 courses for the price of 4! Check it out!You can follow along with the projects we're currently working on via our Instagram page@instyle_gardens@thelandscapingpodcastYou can view each episode on our YouTube channel

April 12, 2026Episode 1642 min

Episode 286 - Eloyse Edwards - Alderson Plant Supply

In this episode I speak with Eloyse Edwards from Alderson Plant Supply. Alderson Plant supply is a plant broking business which starts trading on the same day this episode is released!Eloyse is taking over past guest Jodie O'Toole's business, Bay Design Gardens.She has a couple of great stories about where her love for plants started and also talks about her time at her past two employers, Plantmark and Warners Nursery.You can follow Eloyse on Instagram @alderson.plantsYou can now sign up to The Landscaping School! It's live and ready for you to increase your landscaping skills. Head to TheLandscapingSchool.com where you'll find 6 separate courses, as well as a free course in pondless waterfall construction. You can also bundle 4 courses together and only pay for 3 and now I've also added The BIG Bundle, which is all 6 courses for the price of 4! Check it out!You can follow along with the projects we're currently working on via our Instagram page@instyle_gardens@thelandscapingpodcastYou can view each episode on our YouTube channel