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.
Episodes
195 episodes
The Growing Season, March 28, 2026 - They're Here...
No! It's not Halloween yet. But, "THEY'RE HERE!" That famous line uttered in Steven Spielberg's 1982 classic "Poltergeist" becomes the jumping off point for this week's episode of The Growing Season. Jack, L...
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Season 7
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Episode 13
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The Growing Season, March 21, 2026 - Built To Survive
Jack McFarland is built to survive! Jack calls in for the final time from Sunnybrook's St. John's rehab facility for final time on this week's episode of The Growing Season. Jack, Lynne and Matt highlight the plants that...
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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The Growing Season, March 14, 2026 - Spring Break: New Zealand
Lets get EPIC for this year's Spring Break.Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland board a plane and take off for New Zealand on this week's episode of The Growing Season. Matt confuses New Zealand and Australia. Jack and Lynne...
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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53:54
The Growing Season, March 7, 2026 - Eco Builds 2026
We get by with a little help from our friends.Toronto's own Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre comes in with the ultimate save this week.Jack McFarland, fresh off of a shoulder replacement surgery, joins Lynne and Matt, by phone, f...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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53:52
The Growing Season, Feb 28, 2029 - Houseplants 2026
RETREAT! The winter has been so harsh maybe we should just accept our fate.Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland retreat to the joys of interior horticulture on this week's episode of The Growing Season.Houseplants take centre sta...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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The Growing Season, Feb 21, 2026 - Salt And Horticulture Pt. 2
Sodium, sodium, they showed from their podium!Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland add another grain to their pile of salt with this week's Salt And Horticulture Pt. 2 on The Growing Season. With the level of ice on walking and dri...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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The Growing Season, Feb 14, 2026 - Sexy Plants 2026
That's an awfully nice fire ant hill you have there!Wait. What!?Its the time of year that Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland overlay horticulture and Valentine's Day on The Growing Season. Annually, the trio discuss ...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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The Growing Season, Feb 7, 2026 - Put Your Plants On 2026
Put on your hydrangea and lets get out and shovel the driveway!WHAT!?Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland highlight the intersection of textiles and horticulture on this week's episode of The Growing Season. Matt opens the s...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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The Growing Season, Jan 31, 2026 - Snowmageddon 2026
The GTA set records for snowfall!In light of the recent butt-whooping the Greater Toronto Area took in the recent, record setting, snowfall, Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland decided to use their Snowmageddon bullet on this week's episode o...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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The Growing Season, Jan 24, 2026 - Strange But True: Winter
So we're in thick of it. Right in the fluffy middle.Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland get real STRANGE on this week's episode of The Growing Season. Winter, in all its glory, becomes the latest focus of Strange But True.
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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The Growing Season, Jan 17, 2026 - Salt And Horticulture Pt. 1
Its the time of the year when a simple walk to the bus stop can be TREACHEROUS!Many of us are salting our exterior surfaces to reduce the chance of slipping. This week on The Growing Season, Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland dis...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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The Growing Season, Jan 10, 2026 - Sub-zero Horticulture: Northwest Territories
You think it's wintry in the GTA? Lets look and see what's happening in The Northwest Territories. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland continue the new year with a deep dive into Horticulture in the Northwest Territories on this w...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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The Growing Season, Jan 3, 2026 - Gone: Grasslands
What if!?That's how we start off in 2026. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland get hypothetical. The Growing Season kicks off the new year with your lawn in mind. Your lawn, as in the thing buried under the snow. ...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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The Growing Season, Dec 27, 2025 - Horticulture And The Movies
Take your fern to a film on New Years! The Growing Season celebrates New Years in style by celebrating the intersection of film and horticulture. Jack, Lynne and Matt discuss some of the ways blockbuster movies and TV s...
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Season 6
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Episode 52
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53:37
The Growing Season, Dec 20, 2025 - Christmas Visitors
Santa Claus is coming to town!In the penultimate episode of The Growing Season for 2025, Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland discuss the some of your horticultural holiday favourites.Could you start a holiday themed decking company?&nb...
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Season 6
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Episode 51
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The Growing Season, Dec 13, 2025 - Evergreens and Christmas Trees
You knew it was coming! Evergreens and Christmas Trees draw the spotlight on this week's episode of The Growing Season. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland highlight THE focal point of the Christmas Season for those of us tha...
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Season 6
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Episode 50
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The Growing Season, Dec 6, 2025 - Planted for Christmas
Santa Claus is coming to town!That's right, here we go. Christmas 2025 on The Growing Season. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland are pleased to add a new entry to their annual holiday fare. "Planted For Christmas" fe...
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Season 6
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Episode 49
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The Growing Season, Nov. 29, 2025 - Humans and Winter
Brrrrr. That's cold! Its upon us. The rain has turned white and remains on the ground. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland discuss how humans navigate winter on this episode of The Growing Season. Mat...
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Season 6
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Episode 48
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The Growing Season, Nov. 22, 2025 - Animals, Insects and Winter
Humans aren't the only ones that have to adapt to a colder climate during the winter months. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland track the migration patterns of Canada geese. Why do they fly south for the winter. "Whiffing" i...
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Season 6
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Episode 47
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The Growing Season, Nov. 15, 2025 - BedTime pt. 2
More snoozy for your flower beds! BedTime continues on The Growing Season and The McFarlands jump in with aplomb. Can you plant trees at this time of the year? Jack McFarland explains why this is a GREAT time to pl...
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Season 6
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Episode 46
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The Growing Season, Nov. 8, 2025 - BedTime pt. 1
Is it sleepy-time yet? Almost. The McFarlands guide The Growing Season into the final stretch of the horticultural season on this week's episode of The Growing Season.Poppies kick off the show and Jack, Lynne and Matt M...
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Season 6
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Episode 45
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The Growing Season, Nov. 1, 2025 - Garden Challenges 2025
Challenge accepted!!!With the horticultural season wrapping up, Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland discuss the challenges they faced this year on this week’s episode of The Growing Season. Winter 2025 kicks off the show’s content...
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Season 6
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Episode 44
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The Growing Season, Oct. 25, 2025 - Mums and Bulbs 2025
Is that your Mum?Its that time of year, ladies and gents. The Growing Season highlights the wonders of fall on this week's episode. Fall Mums, bulbs and much more are the fare that The McFarlands dine out on this week. ...
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Season 6
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Episode 43
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The Growing Season, Oct. 18, 2025 - Harvest 2025 pt. 2
But wait! There's more!Break out your Combine Harvesters and enjoy this week's episode of The Growing Season. Harvest continues to feature front and centre. The McFarland's update you, the listener, on Jack's heal...
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Season 6
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Episode 42
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The Growing Season, Oct. 11, 2025 - Harvest 2025 pt. 1
Happy Thanksgiving to one and all!Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland get Agricultural on this week's episode of The Growing Season. Turkey's, Thanksgiving, loosening the belts and much more start the show off in style. <...
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Season 6
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Episode 41
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