John Mini Podcast
Welcome to the John Mini Podcast where we explore all things urban horticulture, indoors and out, through the perspectives of those who made it a career.
Join us for casual yet informative conversations about indoor horticulture and gardening, outdoor urban landscaping, shifts and trends in the industry, and project spotlights.
This is an official podcast of John Mini Distinctive Landscapes (John Mini). At John Mini, our purpose is to make places beautiful by bringing nature to the places where people live, work and play.
Episodes
18 episodes
Intro to Integrated Pest Management in Urban Horticulture
An educational conversation with the Chief Horticulturalist at John Mini Distinctive Landscapes, Andrew Engel. Andrew introd...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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50:38
The Winter Garden Palms Part 4: A Case Study on the Possibilities of Indoor Landscapes
Welcome back to our four-part project spotlight on the famous Winter Garden Palm trees. The Winter Garden is an iconic atrium in downtown New York City within
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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47:38
Highlights from NALP’s Elevate: The Outdoor Landscape and Horticulture Event of the Year
I’m joined by Matt Wessol, the Director of Outdoor at John Mini Distinctive Landscapes. Matt oversees our outdoor urban landscape operat...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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36:31
The Winter Garden Palms Part 3: A Case Study on the Possibilities of Indoor Landscapes
Welcome back to our four-part project spotlight on the famous Winter Garden Palm trees. The Winter Garden is an iconic atrium in downtown New York City within
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:09:34
The Winter Garden Palms Part 2: A Case Study on the Possibilities of Indoor Landscapes
Welcome to this four-part project spotlight on the famous Winter Garden Palm trees. The Winter Garden is an iconic atrium in downtown New York City within
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:14:26
The Winter Garden Palms Part 1: A Case Study on the Possibilities of Indoor Landscapes
Welcome to this four-part project spotlight on the famous Winter Garden Palm trees. The Winter Garden is an iconic atrium in downtown New York City within
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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43:39
The Role of Annual Plants in the Urban Landscape
We sit down with Scott Ahlborn, Sales & Design Representative, and Matt Wessol, Director of Outdoor. They a...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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39:18
The Role of Renderings in Urban Landscape Design
In this project spotlight we sit down with Matt Spencer, designer at John Mini Distinctive Landscapes. Matt walks us through the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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50:35
Ornamental Horticulture Drought Experiment Part 1
We sit down with the Chief Horticulturalist at John Mini Distinctive landscapes, Andrew Engel. This is part one of a two-part ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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44:01
Live from London with Plant Designs
Today, I sit down with two colleagues from Plant Designs - a London, UK based interior landscaping firm. Jodie Sinclair and
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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57:00
Why are indoor landscapes important - Part 1
In this recurring episode we sit down with professionals in our field to hear their perspective on the importance of indoor landscapes and horticulture in the built environment. We are joined by
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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46:19
What is your favorite tool in the craft of urban landscaping and horticulture?
Have you ever thought intimately about the tools you use? The selection, care, and purpose of each tool? This deep thought is a sign of someone who is passionate about their work. In this recurring episode we highlight the importanc...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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25:54
Why are outdoor urban landscapes important - Part 1
This is our first installment exploring the importance of outdoor urban landscapes. This will be a recurring conversation where we sit down with professionals in our field to understand their perspective on the importance of outdoor landscapes ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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37:22
Balancing aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability in the urban landscape - Part 1
This is our first conversation in a series of episodes that explore the balance of aesthetics, sustainability and functionality in urban landscapes. We sit down with professionals in our field to understand how they balance these three consider...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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45:28
Considering Renewal of Indoor Landscapes
In today's episode we sit down with the Chief Horticulturalist at John Mini Distinctive Landscapes, Andrew Engel, to discuss the renewal of indoor landscapes. In the episode we discuss; What is renewal of interior ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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47:19
An Interiorscaper's Role in Reimagining the Workspace
Two teammates from the John Mini Distinctive Landscapes team discuss their roles in developing an award-winning landscape project for a client who set out to reimagine the typical office. Liana Hutcheon, Sales & Design lead, an...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:00:33
The Battle of the Buceras
In Today's project spotlight, we'll be sitting down with the Chief Horticulturalist at John Mini Distinctive Landscapes, Andrew Engel. Andrew has over 11 years of experience and practice in indoor horticulture and holds a Masters of Horticultur...
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Episode 2
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