The Growing Season

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...

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" features...

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. Matt discusses his love of...

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"...

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 plant...

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...

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...

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...

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 health...

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...

These are the ones to watch! The McFarlands celebrate their 6 year anniversary discussing the all-stars of the autumnal season on this week's episode of The Growing Season. Canada geese kick off the show. Lynne...

Good things come in small packages. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland chat all things small on this week's episode of The Growing Season. Take the full-sized version of a large plant and miniaturize it and that's what...

"I'd love it to stay contained and grow slow..." These are the sentiments uttered by many a client that have crossed the McFarland's path. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland dive into plants that are just what a client...

What's with all the insect activity!? Have you seen an upswing in insects in the garden of late? Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland dive into an increased presence of pollinators on this week's episode of The Growing...

More WOOD! You WOULDN’T want to miss this. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland continue their Woodland Garden series on this week’s episode of The Growing Season. Picking up where last week’s episode left off, the trio dive...

Sometimes you just gotta go for a walk in the woods. The McFarland's put their face in the mulch on this week's episode of The Growing Season. Jack, Lynne and Matt dive into part 1 of a two part series highlighting how...

Geometric plants and small trees! This week's episode of The Growing Season changes what you've got into something even greater. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland dive into lollipops, standards and pom-poms. WHAT!? The...

WHEN WILL IT RAIN!? The Greater Toronto Area hasn't seen significant rainfall in over a month and the plants are starting to show the effects of drought. Your grass is the colour of Shredded Wheat and the heat is making...

Look up! Its not just in the theatres these days, its on your arbours, trellises and fence lines. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland look up on this week's episode of The Growing Season. All things that grow up and down are...

It’s all about Daisies and we and we ain’t talking bout pushing them up! Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland park this week’s episode of The Growing Season in a patch of Shasta’s. Matt talks about Daisy Dukes. Jack responds...

Its been dry and hot so how does that effect your lawn? Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland cut this week's episode of The Growing Season into your front lawn with a little grass talk. How do you protect your lawn against...

All stars in July aren’t only reserved for baseball! This week on The Growing Season, Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland dive into the horticultural all stars of July. Nothing blooms in July says the client. LIES. Matt...

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. What...

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...

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. It...