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 McFarland discuss poppy bloom time and why they don't use many poppies on designs. Hint: think peonies. Why did poppies grow vigorously in Flanders Fields? You'll be surprised to know. An extended version of "Imagine If You Will" takes the listeners back 100 years to find out how homeowners were prepping their flower beds for the winter in 1925. What were the major changes between what was happening then vs. now in fall garden prep? LOTS OF MANUAL LABOUR. Seed saving was fashionable. Matt dives into "root cellars." Weed prevention practices in 1925 will blow your mind. Jumping up 50 years into 1975 changes the rules of fall flowerbed prep. The trio discuss how they used to fall prep clients flower beds 20 years ago vs. what they do now. It's a drastic difference. Do you "rough up" the garden soil before the snow flies? Do you cut the perennials down to the ground? Do you fertilize? Willows are a pain in the bottom. You'll find out why. Should you be doing a heavy prune at this time of the year? There are two schools of thought. Catalytic converters and leaves. Its a thing. The five most common mistakes made during "bed time" are discussed. How do you address those piles of leaves in an efficient manner? Tune in. Looking to book a consult for your property? We'd love to help. CLICK HERE. What is a TGS Tiny Garden? CLICK HERE. Subscribe to The Growing Season podcast. CLICK HERE.
