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.
Podcasting since 2019 • 158 episodes
The Growing Season
Latest Episodes
The Growing Season, July 12, 2025 - Lilies
Currently blooming in a garden near you! The Growing Season highlights Lilies on this week’s episode. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland discuss the little blooming bombs that are currently visible in your garden.&nbs...
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Season 6
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Episode 28
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The Growing Season, July 5, 2025 - Pruning In July
THINGS ARE GROWING LIKE CRAZY! Pruning in July takes centre stage on this week’s episode of The Growing Season. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland open the show highlighting the amount of rain, heat and humidity the GTA has...
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Season 6
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Episode 27
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The Growing Season, June 28, 2025 - TGS Colour Series: Red and White
Happy Canada Day one and all! The Growing Season celebrates Canada’s birthday by highlighting horticulture in Reds and Whites. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland kick the show off by chatting about the recent heat wave. ...
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Season 6
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Episode 26
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The Growing Season, June 21, 2025 - Bugsense: Invasives and Beneficials
So what’s BUGGING you? The dreaded “Box Moth” is public enemy number 1 this season. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland get buggy on this week’s episode of The Growing Season. We’re seeing less insects out and abo...
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Season 6
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Episode 25
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The Growing Season, June 14, 2025 - Rockeries and Alpines
That’s a TON of material. EXACTLY! Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland discuss rockeries and the plants that thrive in them on this week’s episode of The Growing Season. Rock gardens, moss and all manner of heavy material com...
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Season 6
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Episode 24
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