Podcast Episodes

The Growing Season, April 15, 2023 - Spring Pruning pt. 1

Season 4 Episode 15

Its totally time for trim!

The Growing Season touches on a topic that many would be interested in hearing about during this time of the year.  Pruning!

What plants do you prune in the spring?  Is sprin…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

The Growing Season, April 8, 2023 - The Easter Show

Season 4 Episode 14

Those are the biggest rabbit droppings I've ever seen!

Easter is the celebration du jour on this week's episode of The Growing Season.  The McFarlands chat about all things horticulture that intersect…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Resources: Pruning Hydrangeas

There seems to be some trepidation around the pruning of hydrangeas. 

New wood, old wood - what does that even mean?

Which varieties of hydrangeas are pruned when? 

Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland brea…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

The Growing Season, April 1, 2021 - Surviving The Flood

Season 4 Episode 13

"That's a lovely backyard!   I especially like the geese you've added to your lawn..."

Spring - the promise of growth anew and the time of the year when you can splash in that large puddle just off th…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

The Growing Season, March 25, 2023 - Garden Challenges

Season 4 Episode 12

And we're out walking sites! 

Matt McFarland has started the wheels in motion for the 2023 Landscape Season and it all begins with a little walk around sites. 

During these site walks and discussions…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

The Growing Season, March 18, 2023 - Harsh Environments

Season 4 Episode 11

I'm sorry, it grows WHERE?

The Growing Season trio dives into some of harshest environments on earth that boast some of the most unique growing conditions.

The International Space Station, Mt. Everest…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Resources: Salt Tolerant Plants

The Growing Season trio spend 53 seconds outlining salt tolerant plants - rapid fire. Buckle up!

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What is a TGS Tiny Garden?…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Resources: Shade Tolerant Plants

The Growing Season's McFarland trio step into the shade and deliver the names of some of the plants that they use routinely for shadier environments.

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Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Resources: Fertilizing with molasses

That's right, you can use molasses to fertilize your plant materials!   

We're not kidding!   Let Jack, Lynne and Matt explain the how-to's!

Looking to book a consult for your property?  We'd love to h…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

The Growing Season, March 11, 2023 - Light

Season 4 Episode 10

"You light up my life!"

There's something to that age old expression.  In  honour of Daylight Savings Time returning to our circadian rhythms, Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland discuss all things light.

H…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago