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On this week’s episode of The Growing Season, the McFarland’s say hello to yellow.

One of the most divisive colours, Jack, Lynne, and Matt discussed using yellow in landscape, designs and installs.

Matt details and interesting estimating exercise that he’s been doing with his students at Humber College.

From the design perspective, yellow can overwhelm a space if used in copious amounts.

Black Eyed Suzie’s, Yarrow and Marigold‘s are just some of the plants that the trio dive into off the top of the show.

Evergreens carpet bomb when they pollinate. And that bombing, is just about to begin.

What is the purpose of the yellow and black colouration on wasps, hornets, yellow jackets and bees? Matt tells a hilarious story about his wife’s classifications for these types of insects.

Are yellow peppers the same as green peppers?

Matt asserts that the dandelion crop in 2026 was smaller than its 2025 counterpart.

Why do dandelions stems stand straight up despite being cut with the lawnmower? You’ll be surprised to learn.

Lynn sings. Uh-oh.

Is there such thing as a deciduous conifer? How could that be?

The McFarland‘s don’t use golden chain tree all that much. Why is that? They investigate.

A rundown of the top yellow fall colour happens.

Not many people know what a Ligularia is. It deserves some recognition.

Have you ever heard of Evening Primrose? You’ll want to listen in if you haven’t.

The TGS crew discuss a perennial that is virtually impossible to find.

Matt hates Forsythia. But could there be a way that those feelings change? You’ll find out. 

Lemon Princess Spirea gets her time in the spotlight.

Why don’t more growing season designs feature Rhododendron and Azaleas?

Tuberous begonias cap the show off in style.

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