Epic Enclosed Gardens: Andrew Tyrrell on Building a Thriving Business with Social Media

In this episode of the Foodscaper Podcast, host Matt Leban talks with Andrew Tyrrell, owner and operator of Black Rock Garden Structures in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Andrew shares his journey from starting a landscaping company at twelve to specializing in custom enclosed cedar vegetable gardens. He highlights the significance of Northern White Cedar, his carpentry process, composting expertise, and the value of building relationships with clients. The discussion also covers Andrew's viral Instagram success, the importance of perseverance in business, and advice for those looking to enter the foodscaping industry. Sponsored by Epic Gardening and Stark Bros. 00:00 Welcome to the Foodscaper Podcast01:13 Introducing Andrew01:13 Introducing Andrew Terrell of Black Rock Garden Structures01:47 The Journey of Black Rock Garden Structures04:07 Expanding Services and Vermicomposting04:56 From Landscaping to Specialized Gardening08:09 The Impact of Composting and Community Outreach12:26 Building a Skilled and Passionate Team15:45 Designing Custom Gardens21:07 Sourcing and Working with Northern White Cedar26:57 Exploring Soil and Composting Techniques30:23 Starting Park City Compost Initiative31:21 The 2025 Foodscaper Conference32:52 Building Raised Beds: From Lumber to Installation35:25 Going Viral on Instagram40:12 Navigating Client Consultations and Costs47:00 Advice for Aspiring Foodscapers50:36 Closing Thoughts and GratitudeStark Bros: www.starkbros.comEpic Gardening: www.epicgardening.comVegetable Gardens and Composting | Raised Gardens and Planter Boxes: https://blackrockgardenstructures.comEarth Matter: https://earthmatter.org/