EP – 190 Growing Memories and Relationships

This week’s guest, Craig McManus from McPlants, is on the show to discuss gardening and landscaping and how these activities can build lasting memories. Craig starts our discussion by sharing his experience as a professional gardener and operating one of the best garden centers just outside of Atlanta.

We review and visit Craig’s memories of becoming a grandfather for the first time and how he started creating a special bond with his grandson, Gram. Some of Craig’s earliest memories are of holding his grandson and just making a popping sound with his mouth that seemed to both entertain and focus Gram’s attention on his loving grandfather.

Craig then shares his memories of his grandfathers, Pete and Pop. Their wonderful memories entertain us and learn about a variety of apples, Yates, that, according to Craig, make some of the best-tasting apple juice and cider. (To learn more about Yates Apples, check out this link: https://www.centuryfarmorchards.com/descripts/yates.html)

You are going to enjoy this conversation with Craig. You will especially like the stories about his grandfathers, his experience as a grandfather, and how working in the garden or landscaping can help build up memories of working as a family that will last a lifetime.

Once you listen to this episode, remember to share, like, and subscribe to my podcast. Also, check out the links below to learn more about Craig’s Garden Center and The Garden Question Podcast.

Links

You can check out McPlants by clicking on this link: https://mcplants.com/craig-mcmanus/

To listen to Craig’s podcast, The Garden Question Podcast, you can use this link: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Rfu0iMGLqU81qyJLaNfqb.

I invite you to join me at Grandparents Week by clicking this link: https://training.grandparentsacademy.com/a/2147832178/ikxv5HFd.

If you want to sign up for my course, Intentional Grandfathering, please use this link: https://training.grandparentsacademy.com/intentional-grandfathering-masterclass.

You can watch this conversation on YouTube by clicking on this link: https://youtu.be/mAWk0oGl5to

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When it is time for bed, Charlie’s grandpa tucks Charlie in. Charlie asks his grandpa many questions about his grandpa’s grandpa. Charlie’s grandpa shares a magical moment as he introduces Charlie to his great-grandpa through fun memories.

 

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