Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Throughout 2026, host Bill Calkins has been catching up with different people in the professional horticulture space and find out a little bit about their careers, passions, journeys in the world of plants and much more. He sent each potential guest a list of 12 questions and they picked four to answer and discuss.
Well, almost everyone … This episode, Bill is joined by his friend Leslie Halleck, a consultant, author, educator, certified horticulturist and nonconformist who opted NOT to pick four questions and answer whatever Bill asked. It’s a fun episode that goes in many different directions and touches on tons of different subjects but always circles back to a passion for the industry and all businesses and people involved. You absolutely have to listen all the way to the end of this one because although there are four questions asked and answered, there’s much more going on here.
Here are the four questions Bill selected for Leslie:
Q: Do you have a morning or evening routine you’d like to share with the listeners? Why do you do this?
Q: What’s something about professional horticulture that annoys you and how would you change it?
Q: What are three tools you couldn’t live without or couldn’t do your job without. (This can be hand tools, technology, etc.)
Q: What advice would you give to a young person considering pursuit of a career in horticulture?
This episode is sponsored by Prospiant—leaders in greenhouse design, manufacture and build. Learn more and connect with the expert team at prospiant.com. (prospiant.com/)
Throughout 2026, host Bill Calkins has been catching up with different people in the professional horticulture space and find out a little bit about their careers, passions, journeys in the world of plants and much more. He sent each potential guest a list of 12 questions and they picked four to answer and discuss.
Well, almost everyone … This episode, Bill is joined by his friend Leslie Halleck, a consultant, author, educator, certified horticulturist and nonconformist who opted NOT to pick four questions and answer whatever Bill asked. It’s a fun episode that goes in many different directions and touches on tons of different subjects but always circles back to a passion for the industry and all businesses and people involved. You absolutely have to listen all the way to the end of this one because although there are four questions asked and answered, there’s much more going on here.
Here are the four questions Bill selected for Leslie:
Q: Do you have a morning or evening routine you’d like to share with the listeners? Why do you do this?
Q: What’s something about professional horticulture that annoys you and how would you change it?
Q: What are three tools you couldn’t live without or couldn’t do your job without. (This can be hand tools, technology, etc.)
Q: What advice would you give to a young person considering pursuit of a career in horticulture?
This episode is sponsored by Prospiant—leaders in greenhouse design, manufacture and build. Learn more and connect with the expert team at prospiant.com. (prospiant.com/)
