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The Growing Season on MOOSE FM: Getting Your Gardens Ready For Spring
The Growing Season
05/05/23 • 5 min
Lynne McFarland, from The Growing Season, chats with Joël Lamoureux about the how to get your gardens ready for spring the professional way.
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The Growing Season, Dec 17, 2022 - Alternate Christmas Trees/Christmas Around The World
The Growing Season
12/17/22 • 53 min
So what if you don't want to use the traditional Christmas Tree?
What if you're allergic or live in a setting that doesn't allow for such a decoration?
Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland discuss the various alternate Christmas Trees that many are using for these situations. Norfolk Island Pine, Rosemary, Potted Spruce and many more are discussed. Their specific care needs and requirements are all outlined.
On the second half of the show The Growing Season trio discuss how Christmas is celebrated across the globe. Some interesting traditions are brought to light.
Listen in!
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The Growing Season, March 29, 2025 - Multi-Purpose Plants pt. 1
The Growing Season
03/29/25 • 53 min
So what else does it do?
That's the focus of this week's episode of The Growing Season.
Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland dive into the Swiss Army knives of the horticultural world.
Multi-Purpose plants come into focus.
Willows kick off the show in style. You wouldn't believe the number of things a willow can be used for.
Willows are packed full of calcium, so in a pinch you could use a willow to boost your calcium intake.
Lumber, lumber, lumber. It's a hot topic politically and the trio dive into a conversation about our most used construction material.
What trees are the most widely used for nominal lumber? An investigation occurs.
Outdoor lumber yard vs. indoor lumber yard. Is there a difference?
MATT DISCOVERS A SITKA SPRUCE. Then he falls in love.
What is cellulose? Why is it important?
Pine nuts. Pine seeds. Lets talk.
Birches are beautiful but who knew how useful they can be outside of the fact that they give your landscape a unique shot of colour.
Birch syrup is tasted on air. The show comes off the rails.
You can tap your Japanese Maple and acquire syrup from it. We're not kidding!
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The Growing Season, Sept. 17, 2022 - Fall Bulbs
The Growing Season
09/17/22 • 53 min
They're the last gasp of planting. They're one of the first gasps of colour in the spring.
Fall bulbs - a sure fire way to irritate Matt McFarland.
Jack, Lynne and their aforementioned son steer The Growing Season into the waters of all that is bulbous.
Tulips, hyacinths, muscari, daffodils, snow drops and many more are chatted about. How deep do you plant them? WHEN should you be plating them and is weather a factor in the timeframe to plant?
Matt updates you on the goings on of Cole the cat.
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The Growing Season, Jan 14, 2022 - Petulant Plants (House Plants)
The Growing Season
01/14/23 • 53 min
Divas! They're divas I tell you.
Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland discuss house plants on this week's episode of The Growing Season.
Jack's disdain for these horticultural organisms is on full display as the trio discuss Croton, Snake Plant, Benjamin Fig, Jade Plant/Money Tree, and many more.
What is the easiest house plant to grow for first timers? The TGS crew offer some opinions. How do you water these beasts? What about light? Are there any general rules to abide by?
All that and more on this week's petulant podcast.
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The Growing Season, Sept 9, 2023 - Repeat Bloomers
The Growing Season
09/09/23 • 53 min
THERE'S MORE???
The Growing Season dives into the plant materials that give you not ONE but TWO blooming cycles per season.
Let's get this straight - there are plants that will bloom more than once?
YUP. In fact, there are many.
Bloomerang Lilac, Sonic Bloom Weigela, Japanese Kerria, Daylilies, Yarrow and Black Eyed Susans are just some of the plant materials that are discussed in the 54 minutes that Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland spend chatting.
Why is the fall colour coming so early this year? The trio try to get to the bottom of it.
When should you stop the fertilizing regiment you've been using on your flower beds? The McFarland's offer some suggestions.
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The Growing Season, Feb 11, 2023 - Sexy Plants 2023
The Growing Season
02/11/23 • 53 min
RISE and shine!
It's that time of year again... Roses, chocolate, wine, sun flowers, devils walking stick... wait.
Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland guide The Growing Season into sexy plants just in time for Valentines Day.
Heath, watermelon, lavender, ginseng and many more plants with an aphrodisiacal bent feature prominently on what has proven to be a popular series on the show.
Windy meat... you'll want to tune in to hear how beans may be just the thing to put a tilt in your kilt.
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The Growing Season, March 25, 2023 - Garden Challenges
The Growing Season
03/25/23 • 53 min
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 with clientele the many challenges with their sites are highlighted.
Light or lack of it, mature trees up against a house, grass that refuses to grow under said trees, roof overhangs and how to deal with the drought conditions under said areas. All this and more come into focus on this week's episode of The Growing Season.
Is there a natural defence against mosquitoes? Spoiler alert: THERE IS and you can turn these challenging pests into a thing of the past with one simple trick.
Tune in to find out.
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The Growing Season, April 27, 2024 - The Colour Series: Yellow 2024
The Growing Season
04/27/24 • 53 min
Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland steer this week's episode of The Growing Season into all things Yellow.
The Growing Season's Colour Series continues with a colour that tends to be a divisive topic amongst gardeners.
Are you a fan of the colour yellow? Do you dislike it? If so, why?
Many of the heavy hitters in a yellow variety feature: Dandelions, witch hazel, forsythia, daylily, tickseed, black eyed susie.
Matt detests forsythia and he explains why.
The trio discuss the loveliness of Japanese Kerria. IT IS THE BEST.
Yellow hostas are a subject of discussion to great effect.
Matt plays "imagine, if you will" with Jack. They step back in the mid 1980's.
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The Growing Season, June 8, 2024 - Waterfalls
The Growing Season
06/08/24 • 53 min
"Splish splash I was taking a bath...."
One of the most maintenance heavy features for your garden takes centre stage on this week's episode of The Growing Season.
Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland uncover the ins and outs of installing a water feature.
Matt discusses why he moved away from installing the outdoor water holes and what drove him to get back into it.
Has the technology changed since he was away? What is new and exciting?
Leaking used to be a real issue but there have been developments in the tech to remedy that situation.
How do you make the waterfall look "natural?" What location on your property serves the feature best?
The McFarlands detail the construction of their new waterfall and how that dovetails into builds brought to you by The Growing Season.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Growing Season have?
The Growing Season currently has 144 episodes available.
What topics does The Growing Season cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Home & Garden, Humour, Gardening, Canada, Family, Comedy, Podcasts, Landscaping and Horticulture.
What is the most popular episode on The Growing Season?
The episode title 'The Growing Season, June 29, 2024 - Ornamental Grasses' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Growing Season?
The average episode length on The Growing Season is 51 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Growing Season released?
Episodes of The Growing Season are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Growing Season?
The first episode of The Growing Season was released on May 27, 2022.
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