The Growing Season, July 27, 2024 - Surviving The Flood

At the time of recording the Greater Toronto Area has received a summer's worth of rain in just 4 weeks.
Less than one month into summer and the many of us have seen as much or more rain than we usually get in 3 full months.
Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland discuss the absolutely insane amount of precipitation we've seen this year.
French drains, dry wells and all manners of flood mitigation methods are discussed. Why are there more flood incidents recently?
Matt discusses a bylaw that he feels should be passed. It will effect your backyard plans. How does this dovetail into a potential hwy 413 build?
The cost of food will rise due to all this rain. Why?
As far as plant materials, are there any that will take a "standing water" situation and even thrive in such a locale?
Astilbe, ferns, black eyed susie, alder, willow, birch, phlox, rose mallow, dogwood and winter berry are just some of the plants discussed this week.
Patio construction with drainage in mind is discussed. How does the degree of slope effect water drainage? Matt plays "Imagine If You Will."
Rain gardens and how to build them become a focus.
Tune in.
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