Welcome to "Overgrown Ideas," the podcast where we dig into all things landscape architecture, and whatever else comes up. Hosted by Land F/X developer and project manager Forrestt Williams, each episode brings you conversations with guests from across the world of design, landscape architects, software nerds, and more. Whether you're into gardens or software, you enjoy a good public space, or you're wondering how to design with less water, this series is for you. Proudly sponsored and produced by Land F/X – software built to make AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Rhino actually work for landscape architects and irrigation pros.
From Plants to People: Connections in Landscape Architecture
This week, host Forrestt Williams sat down with Nick Straabe, a specifications manager in Hunter Industries' Southern California region, to talk about the importance of networking in the ever-changing world of landscape architecture. The two delved into Nick's early background, which saw his desire to design golf courses inspire him to study landscape architecture and pursue a career in the field before a recession put him on a path to his current role with the irrigation heavyweight (and longtime Land F/X manufacturer partner). Nick discussed how his approach to networking helped him land what he never could have predicted would be his dream job, then provided some valuable insights into how aspiring professionals can make, and make the most of, industry connections to help them grow in their field.
5 May 2026
Tool or Takedown? A.I. in Landscape Architecture
Host Forrestt Williams sat down with Land F/X CEO Jeremiah Farmer to discuss the present and potential roles played by A.I. in the landscape architecture world. While acknowledging the fears surrounding A.I. – some valid and some admittedly far-fetched – the conversation juxtaposed A.I. with the automation of tedious tasks that served as the impetus for the founding of Land F/X. We learned what some power Land F/X users are doing with A.I. in their daily lives, while also hearing about the prospects of workforce reduction and other possible drawbacks expressed by others. Jeremiah made a reassuring case that tech has a long way to go in replacing human designers in the creation of permit-ready sites. Sit down for a nuanced and realistic look at where A.I. might take us, and where it might not.
31 Mar 2026
Psychoacoustics
Forrestt and Alex from Land F/X sat down to nerd out about psychoacoustics, which is just a fancy term for understanding how our brains handle the noise around us. They chatted about how city noise, like traffic and construction, actually stresses us out and can even lead to heart problems. (The cool part: Sounds from natural sources like water and birds counteract those issues, helping body and mind feel better.) They finished off discussing how to design better spaces using living walls and specific trees to make the world sound less, well, annoying.
26 Feb 2026
Lets Talk Water!
Damien Knight, associate landscape designer of RRM Design Group (and a former Land F/X team member), joins us to discuss the complex world of water conservation. We explore the constant struggle to convince clients to choose native, drought-tolerant plants over the lush, water-heavy aesthetics in their dreams – along with the heavy tech stack incorporating everything from SketchUp and Revit to Lumion, and even AI-driven plant palettes, Damien employs in these efforts toward a more sustainable vision. The talk turns to the extreme thirst of turf grass plus a bonus debate on "No-Mow" fescue alternatives and the hidden benefits of mulch for soil moisture. We wrap up by touching on some local San Luis Obispo projects, like the recycled-water facility and a park in a new housing development, and acknowledging equity issues where some wealthy neighborhoods just pay fines to keep things green.
22 Jan 2026
Where My Shade At?
This episode's topic was inspired by Land F/X Chief Operating Officer Krystal Bozarth's recent frustrations with baking in the heat while chasing her two young daughters around sun-drenched playgrounds in her hometown. Land F/X's in-house landscape architecture expert Amanda Berry, who brings experience in municipal playground design, will explore the thought process behind designing functional and fun spaces for kids. Joined by Forrestt Williams, developer and manager at Land F/X, Amanda will address the ... wait for it ... burning question: "Why isn't there enough shade in playgrounds?"
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