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The Growing Season

The lighter side of landscaping. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland, chat about horticulture served with a hearty helping of humour. With over 70 years of design and installation experience the McFarland boys dig into topics in a way you"ve rarely heard. Packed full of guests that represent various corners of the industry, The Growing Season is smile worthy.The Growing Season: No politics or pulpits, just plants and muddy workboots.

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All Episodes

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The Growing Season, April 12, 2025 - Celebrating...

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2025/04/12

Its finally here! Cole the cat has the ZOOMIES! What does that mean? SPRING FEVER. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland celebrate the opening the outdoor horticultural season on this week's episode of The Growing Season. Matt tells a story about workbooks, shoes and footwear galore. Stiletto's and secateurs - typical of The McFarlands. Should you be out and about in your flower beds at this time of the year? URGENT, URGENT, URGENT!!! Take your foot off the gas! ...

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53:45

The Growing Season, April 5. 2025 - Multi-Purpose...

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2025/04/05

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The Growing Season, March 29, 2025 - Multi-Purpose...

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2025/03/29

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The Growing Season, March 22, 2025 - Flooding 2025

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2025/03/22

Splish, splash I was taking a bath, walking around in my backyard!!! Everyone get their duck-waiters out! As a result of the immense amount of snow dropped in February 2025 many of our outdoor spaces are flooded. “Keeping water away from home should be of paramount concern…” Speaking of flooding, Matt McFarland tells tales of his recent adventures with his washing machine. Jack and Lynne McFarland help to pull the curtain back on drainage details on The Growing Season. More ...

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53:44

The Growing Season, March 15, 2025 - Birds And...

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2025/03/15

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The Growing Season, March 8, 2025 - Grown In Mexico

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2025/03/08

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The Growing Season, March 1, 2025 - Snowmageddon pt. 2

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2025/03/01

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The Growing Season, Feb 22, 2025 - Snowmageddon 2025...

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2025/02/22

So we got absolutely walloped. Breaking from the trend of the last few winters, the GTA and much of Ontario got absolutely nailed with snow over the last week. Records were set. Driveways were shovelled again and again and again and again. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland recount Snowmageddon 2025 on this week’s episode of The Growing Season. Matt highlights his adventures blowing close to 20 driveways with 14”- 16” of snow blanketed over the area. Over the last fe...

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53:46

The Growing Season, Feb 15, 2025 - Grown In Canada

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2025/02/15

So who had “an important time in history” on their bingo card for February 2025? We sure didn’t! Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland guide The Growing Season into waters inspired by the current news-making trade-war that Canada currently finds itself embroiled in with the United States. We’re proud to be Grown in Canada! Obviously politics will figure into this week’s conversation and Canada’s border with the US is the topic that kicks off the show. What does “Made In Canada” act...

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53:27

The Growing Season, Feb 8, 2024 - Sexy Plants 2025

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2025/02/08

"This week’s show makes repeated references to coition, coitus, copulation, carnal carnivals and other c words. We’ll be putting the Bed in flower beds on this weeks episode of The Growing Season and may not be suitable for the fruits of your intimate interactions... " Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland highlight the sexiest plants for Valentines Day in what has become an annual tradition. Romantic movies, music and treats for this time of the year come into focus. Jack and Matt...

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53:28

The Growing Season, Feb 1, 2025 - 50 Years And...

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2025/02/01

There was just SOOOO much info. 50 Years and Counting pt. 2 is the feature on this week's episode of The Growing Season. What did people do before the microwave? Lynne McFarland describes how she would heat up her husband's meal when he arrived home from the jobsite late at night. "Imagine If You Will" takes you back to 1975. Jaws, mutton chops, blockbusters, muscle cars and smoking in operating rooms are just some of the touchstones mentioned. "99% of all the oxygen ...

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53:32

The Growing Season, Jan 25, 2025 - 50 Years And...

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2025/01/25

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The Growing Season, Jan. 18, 2025 - California Wildfires

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2025/01/18

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The Growing Season, Jan 11, 2025 - Gone: Winter

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2025/01/11

What if it just didn't snow? Or get below freezing? Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland take a hypothetical journey on this week's episode of The Growing Season. Gone: Winter dives into "what if Winter just disappeared?" Its a sobering topic but one that needs to be discussed with Climate Change coming to the forefront in the news once more. Matt discusses his snow filled adventures this winter. "Streamers" have become a common term being used to describe snow events.&nbs...

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53:25

The Growing Season, Jan 4, 2025 - Night Vision 2025

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2025/01/04

The first episode of The Growing Season for 2025 sheds some light on the night. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland steer their sites to Night Vision and the creatures that are blessed with such powers. The McFarland’s update you on their New Years. Packaging of materials kicks the show off. Matt chats about Lego. Are humans able to see at night in any comparable manner to our mammalian counterparts? Biologically, how does night vision work? The darkened sight of cats is explored. Moose, rab...

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The Growing Season, Dec 28, 2024 - New Years 2024

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2024/12/28

And that's a wrap!The Growing Season closes the book on 2024 in their typical fashion. Focusing on how horticulture and spirits intersect, Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland dive into the herbals and aromatics that infuse your favourite seasonal drinks. New Years Resolutions are highlighted. The McFarlands outline what they'd like to see for the upcoming year. The differences between seasoning and spices? What are said differences? Infusion and maceration are discussed. S...

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53:24

The Growing Season, Dec 21, 2024 - Christmas Visitors...

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2024/12/21

The penultimate episode of The Growing Season for 2024 is a festive offering of wonder...Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland steer their sights on the visitors that accompany the Christmas Season into your home. Matt tees the show off by highlighting the career of a member of the cast of National Lampoons Christmas Vacation. How do you pet proof your house during the Christmas Season? Are there ways of keeping your cat from drinking from the Christmas Tree reservoir?How do you properl...

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53:42

The Growing Season, Dec 14, 2024 - Christmas...

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2024/12/14

Its the most wonderful time of the year.The holidays are in full swing on The Growing Season. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland get into the heavy hitters of the Christmas Season. Poinsettia's kick off the proceedings. Do they flower? Where do they grow naturally? How do you initiate the colour change? Matt details his adventures in witnessing the change in colour on Christmas's most popular potted plant. Can you initiate the colour change at home?&nbs...

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53:51

The Growing Season, Dec 7, 2024 - Sub-Zero Horticulture

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2024/12/07

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The Growing Season, Nov. 30, 2024 - Weathering The...

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2024/11/30

How do horticultural organisms handle the extreme’s of nature? The Growing Season pulls the curtains back on the amazing abilities of the plants in your gardens. Lightning kicks the show off. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland discuss the ins and outs of lightning and how it’s managed on your property. How many people die per year as a result of interactions with lightning? You’ve seen a tree growing through a chain link fence. How does the tree survive? The McFarland’s explain. ...

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