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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, Jan 31, 2026 - Snowmageddon 2026
Episode 5
Saturday, 31 January, 2026
The GTA set records for snowfall!In light of the recent butt-whooping the Greater Toronto Area took in the recent, record setting, snowfall, Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland decided to use their Snowmageddon bullet on this week's episode of The Growing Season. In an annual fashion, the trio highlight the events of the storm and take the opportunity to dive into all things white and fluffy. 1999's version of a snowstorm kicks the show off. Matt correlates where he was then with where he is now. HINT: it's the same place. The amounts of snow, left by the ploughs, at the end of your driveway have been NUTS. Matt rants. Heavy metal accompanies said rant. Jack details ways that you can avoid the windrow at the end of your driveway. What is a "RAGING DULLARD?" Various sizes and shapes of snow shovels come into focus. What's the WORST winter-weather drive you've ever experienced? Matt details his. Where do you put all the snow that Mother Nature has donated to the City of Toronto? The Great Lakes aren't frozen. Does that have an effect on snowfalls? Snowblower questions abound. CC vs. Horsepower is explained. A Chevelle's engine block packed with snow turns into a trip down memory lane...Heated driveways - do they work? Insulation in your home and frigidly cold temperatures overlap with an Avro Arrow story. Snow is a fertilizer...we kid you not. Can there be 2 similar snowflakes or is it a myth?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.
