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Matt Lebon
Matt is most passionate about creating magical food moments. He is driven by the belief that food connects us all. By cultivating food crops with a reverence for Mother Earth he believes we can begin to heal our...2024-11-0749 min
Grounded in Maine114: Natalie Hodge - The Misadventures of a First Time FoodscaperNatalie Hodge is my very first Virginia podcast guest since moving here, and I'm so excited to share our conversation with you! She just recently (this year!) started gardening in containers, and she is HOOKED! I love her story of how and why she started, and how excited she gets talking about growing her own food on her balcony - and hearing about her future plans-- "they" say in the homesteading world that chickens are the gateway drug to farming, but growing your own food brings out a very special experience that hooks you in as well! I didn't...2024-10-0855 min
The Foodscaper PodcastCedar, Cement, and Apples; Hatchet and Seed pt. 2The second half of our interview with Solara of Hatchet and Seed. 2023-09-0740 min
The Foodscaper PodcastHatchet & Seed: A Love Story ep. 1Matt and Solara from Hatchet & Seed get back to basics and discuss the origin story of the now-veteran foodscaping company from Victoria, BC. 2023-08-2444 min
The Foodscaper PodcastGreening Jobs and Greening Cities with Chris Grallert of Green City GrowersPart 2 of our conversation with Chris Grallert; creating foodscaping jobs, ESOPS, and building good gardens.2023-05-2628 min
The Foodscaper PodcastMoving Towards a More Inclusive Food System with Chris Grallert of Green City GrowersMatt and Chris look under the hood of Green City Growers' large operation in the Boston area. 2023-05-1247 min
The Foodscaper PodcastBuilding Trust, Building a Business, Building a Culture; Brandy Hall Part 2.Matt and Brandy talk about some big projects, the small steps to get there, and working with great people at the end of the day. 2023-04-2730 min
The Foodscaper PodcastThe many Shades of Foodscaping; with Brandy Hall of Shades of Green PermacultureMatt and Brandy chat about origin stories, permaculture, and resilience in the face of a warming climate. 2023-04-1346 min
The Foodscaper PodcastFoodscape Dreams and the Client Journey with Katie Carey of Columbus FoodscapesKatie and Matt continue their conversation about Columbus Foodscapes' second year in business; mistakes, lessons, boundary setting, huge successes, and big dreams. 2023-03-3036 min
The Foodscaper PodcastGetting started as a Foodscaping Company with Katie Carey of Columbus FoodscapesMatt chats with Katie about being a year 2 Foodscaping business, how she got started, and what excites her most about the word "Foodscaper". 2023-03-1639 min
The Foodscaper PodcastFoodscapers as Educators with Dave Scandurra of Edible Landscapes of Cape CodPlant sourcing and favorite edible perennial veggies are the topics of part 2 of our conversation with Dave.
This episode is brought to you in partnership with Stark Bros Nursery, a great source for edible trees and shrubs as well as education. Check them out here! 2023-03-0235 min
The Foodscaper PodcastLandscaping and Rock & Roll, with Dave Scandurra of Edible Landscapes of Cape CodDave Scandurra of Edible Landscapes of Cape Cod shares his story of getting started in Foodscaping, a journey that includes mowing lawns and being a rockstar (literally). Raised bed construction and plant sourcing are also topics of conversation.
This episode is brought to you in partnership with Stark Bros Nursery, a great source for edible trees and shrubs as well as education. Check them out here! 2023-02-1648 min
The Foodscaper PodcastMore Food in Landscapes is Never a Bad Thing! Pt. 2 of our conversation with the Backyard Farm Co.Matt and Christiana chat about social media, mission, and of course food! 2023-02-0935 min
The Foodscaper PodcastDesign-Coach, a Different Approach to Foodscaping with Christiana Paoletti of Backyard Farm CoMatt and Christiana discuss working with sub-contractors, while designing gardens in California and providing follow-up coaching services. 2023-01-1941 min
The Foodscaper Podcast"Invest in the Crew and in You" with Nashville FoodscapesPart 2 of our conversation with Jeremy of Nashville Foodscapes. We get into some of the dirt about running a foodscaping business, from budgeting for equipment and hiring to self-care and celebration.
Music: My Own Horizon by Audiorezout2023-01-0548 min
Orchard PeopleFoodscaping with Matt LebonIf you love growing fruit trees and other edible plants, you might consider a career as a "foodscaper." Matt Lebon of Customfoodscaping.com talks about how to transform a garden into an edible oasis and about his upcoming summit for professional foodscapers. You can download a free PDF with Matt Lebon's favorite "funky" foodscaping plants for zone 6 here. ABOUTOrchard People, formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, has grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of the monthly guest experts, organizations, and...2022-12-2746 min
The Foodscaper Podcast"We are Nature" with Nashville FoodscapesJeremy Lekich of Nashville Foodscapes joins us to discuss Foodscaping our yards and minds and how this experience can be so valuable for all of us in these times of disconnection from our own nature.
Music: My Own Horizon by Audiorezout2022-12-2255 min
The Foodscaper PodcastYou Can Foodscape for a LivingLindsay and Matt from The Foodscaper chat about what this podcast and The Foodscaper are hoping to do, and what it means to Foodscape for a living with some stories and context from Matt's company Custom Foodscaping in St. Louis, MO.
Music: My Own Horizon by Audiorezout2022-12-0831 min
The Grow GuideFruiting Trees You Can Plant This Fall To Create Your Own "Food Forest" with Foodscaper, Jess RobisonThank-you to this week's sponsor, Sproutbox Garden. It's the first Fall episode of October and Maggie & Dave are feeling the spooky vibes. This week's guest, Jess Robison shares practical tips and advice for transforming your yard into a food forest. Learn about about planting fruiting trees this wall, site selection, perennial food planting and more. Find links to everything discussed in our show notes on our website.2022-10-0454 min
The GatewayTuesday, September 27, 2022 - Edible landscapes and climate changeSt. Louis Foodscaper Matt Lebon runs an edible landscaping business where he introduces the community to the many benefits of growing native plants. He believes understanding biodiversity is vital as the world adapts to changing weather patterns.2022-09-2709 min
The Forest GardenHardy Perennial Vegetables with Dave Scandurra of Food Forest Initiative of Cape Cod & Edible Landscapes of Cape CodWell listeners it's winter here at The Forest Garden, and now that the days are getting longer we are looking forward to the warmer days ahead. Cozying up by the fireside with a cup of hot cider with our favorite podcast playing through the speakers has been keeping us going lately. Today we're giving you that very same opportunity via our interview with Dave Scandurra of Food Forest Initiative of Cape Cod & Edible Landscapes of Cape Cod. Tune in to learn about how Food Forest Initiative of Cape Cod got started, and maybe how you could start up a similar...2022-01-1757 minThe Forest GardenUrban Forest Gardens with Matt Lebon of Custom Foodscaping & The FoodscaperHappy New Year everyone! Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast! We are super stoked to be here, and we hope you are too. On today's episode of The Forest Garden, we are lucky enough to talk to Matt Lebon. Matt is the owner of Custom Foodscaping based out of St. Louis, Missouri, and director of The Foodscaper, a community network of edible landscaping organizations united under a common goal of establishing edible landscapes for families and communities. Be sure to check out the inaugural Foodscaper Summit, on January 20-21, 2022. Only two weeks away from the release of this episode. (See...2022-01-0745 min
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant LoversTips for Designing Your FoodscapeLooking at your landscape as a foodscape requires zooming out and rethinking your entire approach to your garden and home. Matt Lebon shares a few key tips to design your foodscape. Connect With Matt Lebon: Matt Lebon is the founder of Custom Foodscaping and The Foodscaper. Custom Foodscaping The Foodscaper Register for The Foodscaper Summit Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in m...2021-12-2810 minThe Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers3 Annual Veggies for FoodscapesMix these unusual annuals into your garden this year and see how they perform. Connect With Matt Lebon: Matt Lebon is the founder of Custom Foodscaping and The Foodscaper. Custom Foodscaping The Foodscaper Register for The Foodscaper Summit Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Be...2021-12-2706 minThe Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers5 Tips for Veggie Garden DesignCreative tips you may not have heard before about maximizing your veggie garden. Connect With Matt Lebon: Matt Lebon is the founder of Custom Foodscaping and The Foodscaper. Custom Foodscaping The Foodscaper Register for The Foodscaper Summit Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy M...2021-12-2611 minThe Beet: A Podcast For Plant LoversHow to Become a FoodscaperInterested in making gardening a career path? Matt shares his project The Foodscaper, where the mission is to teach people how to foodscape for a living. Connect With Matt Lebon: Matt Lebon is the founder of Custom Foodscaping and The Foodscaper. Custom Foodscaping The Foodscaper Register for The Foodscaper Summit Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and l...2021-12-2507 minThe Beet: A Podcast For Plant LoversUncommon Perennial VeggiesPerennials make gardening easier. Matt Lebon shares some of his favorites, especially for colder climates. Connect With Matt Lebon: Matt Lebon is the founder of Custom Foodscaping and The Foodscaper. Custom Foodscaping The Foodscaper Register for The Foodscaper Summit Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds 2021-12-2410 minThe Beet: A Podcast For Plant LoversUncommon Fruits to Try GrowingConnect With Matt Lebon: Matt Lebon is the founder of Custom Foodscaping and The Foodscaper. Custom Foodscaping The Foodscaper Register for The Foodscaper Summit Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to...2021-12-2310 minThe Beet: A Podcast For Plant LoversWhat is FoodscapingConnect With Matt Lebon: Matt Lebon is the founder of Custom Foodscaping and The Foodscaper. Custom Foodscaping The Foodscaper Register for The Foodscaper Summit Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to...2021-12-2208 min
The Thriving Farmer PodcastMatt Lebon on Perennial Planting and Foodscaping Your PropertyWhat is foodscaping and is it something you can do with your farm? Today on the show we’re hosting Matt Lebon, Founder and CEO of Custom Foodscaping, a full-service edible landscaping company located in Saint Louis, Missouri. Custom Foodscaping provides consultation, design, and installation services to help you achieve your edible landscaping, farm and garden or permaculture goals. They specialize in raised bed vegetable gardens, food forests, orchards, herb gardens, culinary gardens, and profitable vegetable farms. They love to work with residential clients as well as institutions including schools, universities, hospitals, community centers, and restaurants. Matt is...2021-12-2143 min
Smart Living HawaiiEpisode #39: A Talk Story w/ Mike Davis, Edible Landscapes & More!Today we will continue our Sustainable Leaders series and have a Talk Story with Mike Davis, a farmer, foodscaper who will not only talk about the businesses and nonprofits he partners with to fulfill his life mission but to also jump into Permaculture, what it means, how it works, why it’s such a buzz word these days and how it can transform the way we live today. This podcast will take us all over the map and hopefully inspire you get connected with the land in some shape or form!
Mike Davis is a World traveler. Ha...2021-07-0957 min
Food Garden Life Show: Helping You Harvest More from Your Edible Garden, Vegetable Garden, and Edible LandscapingFoodscapingHow to Grow Figs. Live online class. June 23, 2025. Find out more.***Today on the podcast we talk about “foodscaping,” gardening that combines the ornamental with the edible, also known as edible landscaping.Foodscaper Jeremy Cooper says he likes to work with plants that have multiple functions, including ornamental, herbal, medicinal, ecological, and edible.Cooper worked in a number of jobs before focusing on foodscaping. In hindsight, he sees that he was circling this intersection of food, gardening, and the environmental before he even realized it.Part of what he does...2021-05-2030 min