The Growing Season

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!

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.

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.
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.

If you're thinking about a vacation, why not consider Mexico?

Canada and Mexico's involvement in Trump's idiotic trade war is the impetus for this week's episode of The Growing Season.

Matt is spitting mad and he unloads on The President Of The United States. Discussions of politics abound...

What are the temperatures like in Mexico, currently? What about hardiness zones?

The average amount of precipitation in Mexico is compared to Ontario's.

Cacti and their presence in Mexico's landscape is discussed.

You WILL NOT BELIEVE what was invented in Mexico. Its absolutely not on your bingo card.

How is it that the Aztecs, Mayans and Incas all building similar structures at the same time? Was there outside interference? Like from the stars?

Speaking of The Aztecs, their legendary floating gardens are explored. How was this achieved?

Mexican flowers, both annual and perennial are discussed. Passion flower, bird of paradise and poinsettia are just some of the flowers mentioned.

Mexican surfing is a big deal.

Volcanoes and horticulture are briefly discussed. Mexico's coral reefs are highlighted.

The Gulf of Connor McDavid - that's the most important factoid from this week's show.

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.

Those are the biggest rabbit droppings I've ever seen!
Easter is the celebration du jour on this week's episode of The Growing Season. The McFarlands chat about all things horticulture that intersect with all things Easter and how those traditions came to be.
Easter lilies, spring bulbs and hydrangeas are just some of the plant materials discussed on this week's show.
Speaking of hydrangeas, Matt discusses the pruning of said plants and outlines the how-tos to remove any of the anxiety surrounding trimming.
All that and more on the Easter edition of The Growing Season.
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.

Well, its that time!
For many of us this is the time of the year that tastes bittersweet. The summer months have come to a close and we prepare to move inside for the winter.
Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland continue their "Bedtime" series with part 2.
Staking and burlapping sensitive shrubs and trees, storage of bulbs, watering of your plant materials right before freeze up and turning off your exterior taps.
How do you prep your water feature for the winter? Why are skunks and moles digging up your lawn at this time of year?
All that and more on The Growing Season.
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.