Podcast Episodes

The Growing Season, Nov. 22, 2025 - Animals, Insects and Winter

Season 6 Episode 47

Humans aren't the only ones that have to adapt to a colder climate during the winter months. 

Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland track the migration patterns of Canada geese.  Why do they fly south for th…

Published on 6 days, 15 hours ago

The Growing Season, Nov. 15, 2025 - BedTime pt. 2

Season 6 Episode 46

More snoozy for your flower beds! 

BedTime continues on The Growing Season and The McFarlands jump in with aplomb. 

Can you plant trees at this time of the year?  Jack McFarland explains why this is a …

Published on 1 week, 6 days ago

The Growing Season, Nov. 8, 2025 - BedTime pt. 1

Season 6 Episode 45

Is it sleepy-time yet? 

Almost.  The McFarlands guide The Growing Season into the final stretch of the horticultural season on this week's episode of The Growing Season.

Poppies kick off the show and J…

Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago

The Growing Season, Nov. 1, 2025 - Garden Challenges 2025

Season 6 Episode 44

Challenge accepted!!!

With the horticultural season wrapping up, Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland discuss the challenges they faced this year on this week’s episode of The Growing Season. 

Winter 2025 ki…

Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago

The Growing Season, Oct. 25, 2025 - Mums and Bulbs 2025

Season 6 Episode 43

Is that your Mum?

Its that time of year, ladies and gents.  The Growing Season highlights the wonders of fall on this week's episode. 

Fall Mums, bulbs and much more are the fare that The McFarlands di…

Published on 1 month ago

The Growing Season, Oct. 18, 2025 - Harvest 2025 pt. 2

Season 6 Episode 42

But wait!  There's more!

Break out your Combine Harvesters and enjoy this week's episode of The Growing Season.  Harvest continues to feature front and centre. 

The McFarland's update you, the listener…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

The Growing Season, Oct. 11, 2025 - Harvest 2025 pt. 1

Season 6 Episode 41

Happy Thanksgiving to one and all!

Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland get Agricultural on this week's episode of The Growing Season. 

Turkey's, Thanksgiving, loosening the belts and much more start the sho…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Growing Season, Oct. 4, 2025 - Fall-Stars 2025

Season 6 Episode 40

These are the ones to watch!

The McFarlands celebrate their 6 year anniversary discussing the all-stars of the autumnal season on this week's episode of The Growing Season. 

Canada geese kick off the s…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Growing Season, Sept. 27, 2025 - Teeny, Tiny Plants

Season 6 Episode 39

Good things come in small packages. 

Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland chat all things small on this week's episode of The Growing Season.  

Take the full-sized version of a large plant and miniaturize it…

Published on 2 months ago

The Growing Season, Sept 20, 2025 - Clumpers, spreaders and mounders

Season 6 Episode 38

"I'd love it to stay contained and grow slow..."

These are the sentiments uttered by many a client that have crossed the McFarland's path. 

Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland dive into plants that are just…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago