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The Growing SeasonAuthor: Matt McFarland
The lighter side of landscaping. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland, chat about horticulture served with a hearty helping of humour. With over 70 years of design and installation experience the McFarland boys dig into topics in a way you've rarely heard. Packed full of guests that represent various corners of the industry, The Growing Season is smile worthy.The Growing Season: No politics or pulpits, just plants and muddy workboots. Language: en-us Genres: Comedy, Home & Garden, Leisure Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Growing Season, Oct. 4, 2025 - Fall-Stars 2025
Episode 40
Saturday, 4 October, 2025
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 show. Lynne discusses what she learned over the last year. Jack and Matt chime in. Potentillas, sprinklers and irrigation also feature. Silver linings and record breaking heat during the summer months are also correlated. Jack rants about fall colour change. Is it stress or is it actual fall colour. The science of fall colour change is highlighted. Why is the summer solstice so important?Red maples vs. Crimson King maple. Jack wonders if the newer, more bespoke varieties of plants, are more susceptible to stress. Sedum, black eyed susie, birch, ginkgo, The PARKLAND PILLAR BIRCH! OHHHHH BABY! Matt gushes. Then he gushes some more. Japanese maples feature prominently in the discussion. Are there fall coloured varieties with the Japanese Maple? Unusual? Lets talk about the 'Flamethrower Redbud.'Why don't we use the Amur Maple more? The trio discuss. Why did we stop using Viburnums?Ornamental grasses can be glorious in the fall. Tune in. Looking to book a consult for your property? We'd love to help. CLICK HERE.What is a TGS Tiny Garden? CLICK HERE.Subscribe to The Growing Season podcast. CLICK HERE.
