The Growing Season

Author: 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.
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The Growing Season, May 2, 2026 - Celebrating Spring pt. 3: Weed Warfare
Saturday, 2 May, 2026

“Questions, concerns, queries?” Lets chat!The drums of war can be heard on lawns throughout the country.That's right. They're coming... The silent insurgence will rob you of your verdant green carpet and replace it with a votive of yellow blooms. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland dive into weed warfare on this week's episode of The Growing Season. Rats have become a problem in gardens across the country and the trio dive into why this is. The problem is on the rise this year. Matt details his Ragdoll Cat's new patrol route. Its been modified this season. He's now inspecting the interiors of homes in an effort to keep the neighbourhood safe. How do you create a "leaf mould cage?" Why do worms dot the sidewalks when its been rainy outside?"All the weeds that show up in the spring got their start last fall..." - Jack McFarlandMatt rants about crabgrass and biological control. What's the correlation between lawns and white clover?Topdressing comes into focus.Matt is going to be bringing Humber College students to jobsites. Stigmas surrounding interlock lead into a discussion about weeding your flowerbeds. Don't mulch a flowerbed in its first season. Just don't. Edging a bed comes down to C=C. Construction = cash. Mothers Day presents are discussed. "Up, down, all around" is a great way to remember what the different fertilizer numbers mean. 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.