Send us a text In this episode of Custom Built, we’re tackling one of the most overlooked—but absolutely essential—parts of any home renovation: pre-construction planning. If you skip this step, you’re almost guaranteed to blow your budget, stretch out your timeline, and pile on unnecessary stress. But when you do it right, it’s the secret to a smoother, more successful project. I’ll walk you through what pre-construction really means, from preliminary design and budgeting to permits, surveys...

The Minimalists are Emmy-nominated Netflix stars and New York Times–bestselling authors Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus. Alongside cohost T.K. Coleman, they help millions of people live meaningful lives with less.

Welcome to Among the Jungle Podcast hosted by botanist, horticulturist and environmental activist, Shii Kaina. With years over a decade of experience in the field and a deep passion for the natural world, Shii is your guide to unlocking the secrets of natural biophilic design, plant care, organic gardening, sustainable living and beyond. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, Among the Jungle Podcast will help you deepen your connection with the earth and live in reciprocity with all of nature. From practical gardening tips to thought-provoking discussions on hot-button plant topics, we cover a wide range of plant magic, all with a common goal: to promote RECIPROCITY. Our vibrant approach to plant and nature topics will leave you feeling energized and inspired to take action for yourself, your community and your planet. So come join plant enthusiasts and experts from around the world, HERE on Among the Jungle Podcast where we blur the lines between indoors and outdoors by bringing more nature inside and our people outside!

Welcome to Among the Jungle Podcast hosted by botanist, horticulturist and environmental activist, Shii Kaina. With years over a decade of experience in the field and a deep passion for the natural world, Shii is your guide to unlocking the secrets of natural biophilic design, plant care, organic gardening, sustainable living and beyond. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, Among the Jungle Podcast will help you deepen your connection with the earth and live in reciprocity with all of nature. From practical gardening tips to thought-provoking discussions on hot-button plant topics, we cover a wide range of plant magic, all with a common goal: to promote RECIPROCITY. Our vibrant approach to plant and nature topics will leave you feeling energized and inspired to take action for yourself, your community and your planet. So come join plant enthusiasts and experts from around the world, HERE on Among the Jungle Podcast where we blur the lines between indoors and outdoors by bringing more nature inside and our people outside!

Good things come in small packages. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland chat all things small on this week's episode of The Growing Season. Take the full-sized version of a large plant and miniaturize it and that's what we're talking about. The differences between full-sized, semi-dwarf and dwarf kick off the show. Espaliers are the first out of the gate. Squirrels and apple trees are a highlight. Baseball and apples. What!? Blueberries have been tough for The Growin...