The Foodscaper Podcast

Water Lessons That Changed a Foodscaper's Life

Most people think of landscaping as just planting things. In this episode of The Foodscaper Podcast, Gabriel Hahn, install manager and the 'drummer' of the Custom Foodscaping band, reveals to host Matt Lebon how water, flow, and integrity are the heartbeats of real garden design. If you want to turn water management into impactful, beautiful landscapes—and love staying chill through the chaos—this episode is your blueprint.Gabriel shares the stories behind creating some of the most stunning rain gardens, from the impact of a simple rain shower to cutting-edge layout tricks that save time and effort. You’ll discover how mastering water flow and using everyday tools like yardsticks and electrical tape can make your projects more precise—and more fun. Get inside the minds of a seasoned pro as Gabriel breaks down lessons learned from managing irrigation mishaps to evolving his approach with machine work—ensuring your landscapes are resilient and effective.  Learn more about Gabriel and Custom Foodscaping: customfoodscapes.com/about-1  [https://customfoodscapes.com/about-1]  🍎 Join the Foodscaper Membership to hear the full episode, where Gabriel speaks on the core values that drive effective teamwork and the importance of having a strong ethical foundation in collaborative environments, and more! Members receive direct feedback on your work, live calls, Pro Talks recordings and access to our professional learning library. First month is free! JOIN HERE: thefoodscaper.com/membership [http://thefoodscaper.com/membership]  🍎 Learn More and Apply for The Foodscaper Cohort 2026: thefoodscaper.com/cohort [https://www.thefoodscaper.com/cohort] Follow The Foodscaper on ⁠Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/the_edible_landscapers/]⁠ and ⁠Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/thefoodscaperhq] Title music: Honeydew by ⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1u9YXhxhFLDmK9nEq9uP8Y?si=p1RTSf8bSHKM1aDQfod1og]No Bill Dill [https://nobigdill.bandcamp.com/album/live-wire]⁠ | Produced by ⁠Rachel Kaplan [https://racheldkaplan.wixsite.com/my-site]⁠

The Journey of a Foodscaper with Shlomy Goldman

In this episode of the Foodscaper podcast, host Matt Lebon and guest Shlomy Goldman discuss the journey of creating Regenerative Foodscapes in Rhode Island. Shlomy shares his unique path into foodscaping, the challenges of sourcing plants, the importance of subcontractors. The conversation also touches on innovative landscaping techniques, such as micro clover lawns, and the significance of community and networking in building a successful business.  Learn more about Regenerative Foodscapes and Shlomy: regenerativefoodscapes.com/about [https://www.regenerativefoodscapes.com/about]   🍎 Join the Foodscaper Membership to hear the full episode, where Shlomy speaks on the spiritual connection he feels to his work and Judaism, he shares a rap he wrote about urban gardening, showcasing the creativity and passion that drives his work, and more! Members receive direct feedback on your work, live calls, Pro Talks recordings and access to our professional learning library. First month is free! JOIN HERE: thefoodscaper.com/membership [http://thefoodscaper.com/membership]   🍎 Learn More and Apply for The Foodscaper Cohort 2026: thefoodscaper.com/cohort [https://www.thefoodscaper.com/cohort]  Follow The Foodscaper on ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/the_edible_landscapers/] and ⁠Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/thefoodscaperhq] Title music: Honeydew by ⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1u9YXhxhFLDmK9nEq9uP8Y?si=p1RTSf8bSHKM1aDQfod1og]No Bill Dill⁠ [https://nobigdill.bandcamp.com/album/live-wire] | Produced by ⁠Rachel Kaplan⁠ [https://racheldkaplan.wixsite.com/my-site]

The Art of Fancy Gardening with Bailey Van Tassel

In this episode of The Foodscaper Podcast, host Matt Lebon and guest Bailey Van Tassel discuss the evolution of kitchen gardening, the importance of defining one's niche in the gardening industry, and the strategies for building a successful gardening business. Bailey shares her journey from designing small kitchen gardens to managing large estate projects, emphasizing the significance of transparency in pricing and the value of collaboration with subcontractors. They also touch on the importance of personal experience in gardening, the design elements that elevate garden spaces, and the release of Bailey's book, 'Kitchen Garden Living [https://www.baileyvantassel.com/kitchengardenliving].' Learn more about Bailey: baileyvantassel.com/ [https://www.baileyvantassel.com/]   🍎 We just HAD to give this full episode to you for free. Join The Foodscaper Membership to get all the complete episodes. Members receive direct feedback on your work, live calls, Pro Talks recordings and access to our professional learning library. First month is free! JOIN HERE: thefoodscaper.com/membership  [http://thefoodscaper.com/membership] Join The Foodscaper Conference 2026: thefoodscaper.com/conference [https://www.thefoodscaper.com/conference]  Follow The Foodscaper on ⁠Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/the_edible_landscapers/]⁠ and ⁠Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/thefoodscaperhq] Title music: Honeydew by ⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1u9YXhxhFLDmK9nEq9uP8Y?si=p1RTSf8bSHKM1aDQfod1og]No Bill Dill⁠ [https://nobigdill.bandcamp.com/album/live-wire] | Produced by ⁠Rachel Kaplan⁠ [https://racheldkaplan.wixsite.com/my-site]

YardFarmer's Sustainable Landscaping Secrets with Daryl Lindsey

In this episode of the Foodscaper podcast, host Matt Lebon sits down with Daryl Lindsey, founder of YardFarmer, to discuss sustainable landscaping, rainwater harvesting, and building a supportive work culture. Daryl shares her journey from marketing to founding YardFarmer [https://yardfarmer.co/], emphasizing the importance of flexibility and ethical business practices. They delve into team management, profit sharing, and the challenges of scaling a business while maintaining work-life balance.    🍎 We just HAD to give this full episode to you for free. Join The Foodscaper Membership [http://thefoodscaper.com/membership] to get all the complete episodes. Members receive direct feedback on your work, live calls, Pro Talks recordings and access to our professional learning library. First month is free! Join The Foodscaper Conference 2026 | Feb 11-13: thefoodscaper.com/conference [https://www.thefoodscaper.com/conference]  Follow The Foodscaper on ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/the_edible_landscapers/] and ⁠Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/thefoodscaperhq] Title music: Honeydew by ⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1u9YXhxhFLDmK9nEq9uP8Y?si=p1RTSf8bSHKM1aDQfod1og]No Bill Dill⁠ [https://nobigdill.bandcamp.com/album/live-wire] | Produced by ⁠Rachel Kaplan⁠ [https://racheldkaplan.wixsite.com/my-site]

No-dig Gardening with Charles Dowding

In this episode of The Foodscaper Podcast, Matt Lebon explores the concept of no-dig gardening with the world-renown Charles Dowding. A British gardener and environmentalist, Dowding has been a leading proponent of organic and no-dig gardening since 1982. He's written 12 books on the subject, including No Dig: Nurture Your Soil to Grow Better Vegetables With Low Effort. Charles shares how his propensity for sowing on a waxing moon, what spiritual composting means to him, and companion planting.  Learn more about Charles and no-dig gardening: charlesdowding.co.uk/ [https://charlesdowding.co.uk/]   🍎 We just HAD to give this full episode to you for free. Join The Foodscaper Membership to get all the complete episodes. Members receive direct feedback on your work, live calls, Pro Talks recordings and access to our professional learning library. First month is free! JOIN HERE: thefoodscaper.com/membership [http://thefoodscaper.com/membership]  Join The Foodscaper Conference 2026: thefoodscaper.com/conference [https://www.thefoodscaper.com/conference]  Follow The Foodscaper on ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/the_edible_landscapers/] and ⁠Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/thefoodscaperhq] Title music: Honeydew by ⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1u9YXhxhFLDmK9nEq9uP8Y?si=p1RTSf8bSHKM1aDQfod1og]No Bill Dill⁠ [https://nobigdill.bandcamp.com/album/live-wire] | Produced by ⁠Rachel Kaplan⁠ [https://racheldkaplan.wixsite.com/my-site]