Native Plants, New Paradigms with Greg Noonan | The Ground Up Podcast Ep. 11
04/23/25 • 102 min
Greg Noonan is a landscape designer, educator, and systems thinker helping redefine the future of Florida’s communities. As Enhancements Manager at Cherrylake and founder of Connected Landscapes, Greg works at the intersection of ecological design, builder collaboration, and resident education. He leads the implementation of sustainable landscape practices at Sunbridge, a master-planned community that’s pioneering a new standard in residential development.
In this episode, we dive deep into Greg’s personal journey—from installing edible gardens and founding a sustainable landscape firm to becoming a key driver of the OUTSIDE Collab model for transforming Florida landscapes. We discuss the challenges and breakthroughs of designing with native plants, creating year-round curb appeal, and helping builders meet sustainability standards without compromising aesthetics or budgets.
Greg Noonan is a landscape designer, educator, and systems thinker helping redefine the future of Florida’s communities. As Enhancements Manager at Cherrylake and founder of Connected Landscapes, Greg works at the intersection of ecological design, builder collaboration, and resident education. He leads the implementation of sustainable landscape practices at Sunbridge, a master-planned community that’s pioneering a new standard in residential development.
In this episode, we dive deep into Greg’s personal journey—from installing edible gardens and founding a sustainable landscape firm to becoming a key driver of the OUTSIDE Collab model for transforming Florida landscapes. We discuss the challenges and breakthroughs of designing with native plants, creating year-round curb appeal, and helping builders meet sustainability standards without compromising aesthetics or budgets.
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