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Ben O'Brien on Wild by Design (#35)
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- The Plantastic Podcast
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- Dec 14, 2024
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- 3696
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Summary
In this month's episode of The Plantastic Podcast, I talk with Ben O’Brien to explore his journey into naturalistic planting design. Ben shares how his rural upbringing and a transformative visit to the High Line sparked his passion for blending wild and cultural landscapes. We dive into his innovative grit planting trials, where he tested growing plants in recycled materials with minimal inputs, and the lessons he's learned over a decade of practice. Ben emphasizes the importance of soil, plant layers, and long-term management in creating resilient, biodiverse landscapes. We also talk balancing parenthood and horticulture, how using drones helps him as a designer, and more. Whether you're a professional designer or a curious gardener, Ben's insights on embracing creativity and science in planting design are inspiring and actionable. Enjoy the show!