The Growing Season, June 8, 2024 - Waterfalls

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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The Growing Season, June 1, 2024 - Suburban Rainforest

The GTA has had record levels of rainfall over the last 6-8 weeks. What does that mean for gardeners.
Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland open this week’s episode of The Growing Season with a rant from Matt.
Matt is offended!
Fear does all this rain mean for the growth of your plant material outside of rapid growth?
Disease and fungus can be exacerbated by rain. What should you look out for when it comes to moisture and disease.
The trio chat about pruning at this time of year.
“Windowing” is discussed and Matt explains why it’s necessary. Amending with much isn’t essential and the McFarlands explain why.
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The Growing Season, June 15, 2024 - Roses 2024

So they're not as much work as everyone says!
ROSES. Years ago this word struck fear into the hearts of many a gardener. Roses, renown for their beautiful blooms and fragrance BUT along with that comes disease, fungus and insects.
Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland cautiously guide this week's episode of The Growing Season into the world of roses.
Matt rants - which is becoming commonplace.
The correlation between pollinators and roses starts the show.
The history of the rose, the cultivation methods and the various sub-groups of these lovely plants are highlighted.
The latest "tech" in roses is discussed. What are the newest varieties on the market and how do they differ from the classic varietals?
Are there roses geared for ultra cold climates?
Reblooming, ever-blooming and pruning of roses is heavily discussed.
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