The Growing Season
The Growing Season, June 20, 2026 - Aircraft Carriers (Large Shade Trees) 2026
Jun 20, 2026
Season 7
Episode 25
Matt McFarland
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GO BIG OR GO...BIGGER.
Yup! That's the deal this week. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland talk about "Aircraft Carriers" - their slang for insanely large shade trees.
MORE gardens for the McFarlands, and this time its Lynne's fault. There's some new tree-tech about to hit the McFarland household.
The benefits of having large shade trees as part of your landscape are explored.
The largest tree on the planet is? Jack and Matt debate the damage of the spongy moth vs. some of the other legendary pest epidemics.
Why don't we use Ash any more. It'll make you sad.
Matt talks about Dinsey's "Lady and the Tramp." What is the trifecta of suffering in trees?
DON'T PLANT NORWAY MAPLES! How do tree's survive a lightning strike?
Matt tells a story about birds getting wicked drunk.
A new character makes their debut on the show. Matt rants about improper landscape practices involving trees.
WHY CAN'T WE GET FERNS TO GROW UNDER TREES?
Mugho Pines, if you please. Containers vs. wire baskets becomes a debate.
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