The Growing Season, March 8, 2025 - Grown In Mexico
03/08/25 • 53 min
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.
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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.
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The Growing Season, March 1, 2025 - Snowmageddon pt. 2
And now for the cleanup! Wow.
Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland discuss the aftermath of the insane snowstorm of February 2025 on this week’s episode of The Growing Season.
We have icicles. SOOOOO MANY ICICLES.
Is that a bad sign? Can we do anything about them?
Matt talks about driveways, window wells and how they tie into snow.
Clearing the snow from around your drier and furnace vents is discussed.
Melted snow as water for your plants and pets comes into focus.
Jack discusses winter wheat and how it may be affected by this much snow. Will our agriculture be negatively affected by this?
Freeze/thaw and root systems, house foundations and concrete becomes a topic of talk.
What is the “snow belt?” Why is this area called the “snow belt?”
The trio research which fish hibernate in Ontario.
That time when Niagara Falls just stopped... It froze completely over.
The McFarlands top the show off with a discussion on avalanches.
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The Growing Season, March 15, 2025 - Birds And Horticulture
Ahhhh, the familiar sounds of spring.
Flying overhead, emerging from their southern getaway is the returning Canadian Geese.
Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland discuss all things avian on this week’s episode of The Growing Season.
What percentage of Canada’s birds migrate south in the fall and return north in the spring? Why do they migrate?
How do the birds know when it’s right to make the return home? Is there a scout crew that is sent out first?
A discussion of aircraft and migratory patterns occurs.
Birds can sleep whilst flying. What? How?
The list of prominent Canadian birds is explored.
The correlation between birds and dinosaurs occurs so, naturally, Jurassic Park is discussed.
Birds and mating. How does this happen?
Owls, owls and more owls...
Birds see food based on colour. You’ll be surprised to learn how.
Ravens make a strange noise. Matt tells a story about his kitty and a raven.
Birds eat grit to help break down food. Why?
ASTEROIDS AND EARTH!!!
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