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The Growing Season, Dec 13, 2025 - Evergreens and Christmas Trees
Season 6 Episode 50
You knew it was coming!
Evergreens and Christmas Trees draw the spotlight on this week's episode of The Growing Season.
Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland highlight THE focal point of the Christmas Season for those of us that lean into horticultural interests.
What came first - evergreens or deciduous plants? You'll be surprised to know.
Do real Christmas trees provide significant income to those selling them at this time of year?
The pros and cons of real and artificial Christmas Trees are discussed. Cancer, oxygen and the health benefits of either choice become a focus.
Do Christmas Trees need a specific soil to thrive during their growing process?
PREDATOR! Bring the intergalactic space hunters.
Jack McFarland used to own a tree farm. He tells of his adventures.
Allergies and real Christmas trees - is there a correlation? Are allergy sufferers affected by Christmases most prominent horticultural element?
Matt outlines how to prep your real Christmas tree for decorating. The youngest host sold Christmas trees for years and he recounts the finer points of these memories.
The heaviest shedders all the way up to the least shedders cap the show off.
What is done with the real Christmas tree after New Years. You'll find out...
Tune in.
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