Alistair Kirkpatrick's guest appearances

Alistair Kirkpatrick

The Primal Shift: Primal Living in the Modern World

The Landscaping Podcast

Andrew Smith

Rebecca Coomes

Steph Gaudreau

Jimmy Moore

Katy Bowman

Steve Taylor

Darryl Edwards

George Jones

Jordan Taylor

Jason King

Dan Walsh

Diana Rodgers

Jason Hodges

John Hall

Ashley James

OwlTail

In this episode I speak with Alistair Kirkpatrick who works for Stratis Landscape Architecture. He was previously a joint owner of AKAS Landscape Architecture.Alistair is a Landscape Architect and also teaches at RMIT, Melbourne University and Melbourne Polytechnic and has been proactive in teaching the Architecture students more about plants and horticulture than they'd otherwise learn.We discuss Alistair's first interaction with horticulture and the path he took as a student and then starting his business after completing his studies, in a different physical and economical environment than we have today.We also discuss why Alistair likes teaching and the benefits of using Tafe/University teachers as a great resource to find your next employee.You can follow along with Alistair on Instagram @alistairkirkpatrick or Stratis Landscape Architecture @stratis_laYou can follow along with the projects we're currently working on via our Instagram page@instyle_gardens@thelandscapingpodcastYou can view each episode on our YouTube channel or on our websiteinstylegardens.com.au/the-landscaping-podcast

In this episode I speak with Alistair Kirkpatrick who works for Stratis Landscape Architecture. He was previously a joint owner of AKAS Landscape Architecture. Alistair is a Landscape Architect and also teaches at RMIT, Melbourne University and Melbourne Polytechnic and has been proactive in teaching the Architecture students more about plants and horticulture than they'd otherwise learn. We discuss Alistair's first interaction with horticulture and the path he took as a student and then starting his business after completing his studies, in a different physical and economical environment than we have today. We also discuss why Alistair likes teaching and the benefits of using Tafe/University teachers as a great resource to find your next employee. You can follow along with Alistair on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alistairkirkpatrick/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alistairkirkpatrick</a> or Stratis Landscape Architecture <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stratis_la/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@stratis_la</a> You can follow along with the projects we're currently working on via our Instagram page <a href="https://www.instagram.com/instyle_gardens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@instyle_gardens</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelandscapingpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thelandscapingpodcast</a> You can view each episode on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLTAaagtJCEL22LBfkZ5cQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a> or on our website <a href="http://www.instylegardens.com.au/the-landscaping-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instylegardens.com.au/the-landscaping-podcast</a>

The Landscaping Podcast Ep56 - Alistair Kirkpatrick - Stratis Landscape Architecture

Jad Patrick

Urban Forager

Jad (left) and AlistairIn this episode we talk all things edible weeds and bush foraging for the modern urban Australian with our favourite resident Naturopath and Social counsellor Jad Patrick from Jad Patrick Naturopathy and his good buddy Alistair owner of AKAS Landscape architecture.Alastair has 16 years experience working in horticultural fields, is a lecturer at RMIT, has collaborated with urban commons in an exhibit for Melbourne Now and run workshops around Melbourne about urban productive growing….and he loves his edible weeds!Disclaimer: If in doubt about a particular weed, DON’T EAT IT! All weed foraging should be supervised by a trained expertWe chat with the boys about: How we define a ‘weed’, and why there are negative connotation with the word? What chick-weed is ‘Paterson’s Curse’ or ‘Salvation Jane’? …it’s in the eye of the beholder. Can weeds have the ability to fuse together like some fruit trees? Can foraging for weeds improve our gut health? The natural ability of animals to select ‘safe weeds’ based on smell, texture, and taste. A handful of weeds that are commonly found in the average garden Weeds indigenous to Australia, and weeds that we introduced inadvertently The healing properties of different weeds Why not look into your local foraging group? How plants interact with an urban surrounding How super-mushrooms can burst through freshly paved paths What an ‘urban disturber’ is Fat-hens will be making their way on your brunch plate in no time… and we’re not talking about chicken. Weeds that we must protect, and those that we need to get rid of whilst protecting our natural ecology. Dishes to prepare with common domestic weeds Seed banks  Alistair helping Crystal find all the hidden delights in her garden  Links discussed in this episode:  AKAS Landscape Architecture Jad Patrick – Naturopath The Weed Foragers Hand-book Ecology Skin Care Eating Well Out The Ancestral Body

Jad (left) and AlistairIn this episode we talk all things edible weeds and bush foraging for the modern urban Australian with our favourite resident Naturopath and Social counsellor Jad Patrick from Jad Patrick Naturopathy and his good buddy Alistair owner of AKAS Landscape architecture.Alastair has 16 years experience working in horticultural fields, is a lecturer at RMIT, has collaborated with urban commons in an exhibit for Melbourne Now and run workshops around Melbourne about urban productive growing….and he loves his edible weeds!Disclaimer: If in doubt about a particular weed, DON’T EAT IT! All weed foraging should be supervised by a trained expert<h2>We chat with the boys about:</h2><ul> <li>How we define a ‘weed’, and why there are negative connotation with the word?</li> <li>What chick-weed is</li> <li>‘Paterson’s Curse’ or ‘Salvation Jane’? …it’s in the eye of the beholder.</li> <li>Can weeds have the ability to fuse together like some fruit trees?</li> <li>Can foraging for weeds improve our gut health?</li> <li>The natural ability of animals to select ‘safe weeds’ based on smell, texture, and taste.</li> <li>A handful of weeds that are commonly found in the average garden</li> <li>Weeds indigenous to Australia, and weeds that we introduced inadvertently</li> <li>The healing properties of different weeds</li> <li>Why not look into your local foraging group?</li> <li>How plants interact with an urban surrounding</li> <li>How super-mushrooms can burst through freshly paved paths</li> <li>What an ‘urban disturber’ is</li> <li>Fat-hens will be making their way on your brunch plate in no time… and we’re not talking about chicken.</li> <li>Weeds that we must protect, and those that we need to get rid of whilst protecting our natural ecology.</li> <li>Dishes to prepare with common domestic weeds</li> <li>Seed banks</li> </ul> <a href="http://theprimalshift.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2014-12-14-12.57.44.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Alistair helping Crystal find all the hidden delights in her garden <h2></h2> <h2>Links discussed in this episode:</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://akas.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AKAS Landscape Architecture</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.theorchardprahran.com.au/team/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jad Patrick – Naturopath</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.angusrobertson.com.au/books/the-weed-foragers-handbook-adam-grubb-annie-raser-rowland/p/9781864471212?gclid=COikm6agn8MCFUoIvAod8wMALA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Weed Foragers Hand-book</a></li> <li><a href="http://ecologyskincare.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ecology Skin Care</a></li> <li><a href="http://eatingwellout.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eating Well Out</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.theancestralbody.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Ancestral Body</a></li></ul>

TPS 39: How to be an Urban Forager with Jad Patrick and Alistair Kirkpatrick