The Growing Season

We know, we know, you're ACHING to get out into your garden and start the wheels in motion. 

Can you do ANYTHING in the garden right now?   How about pruning?  Is it too early to prune?   Many of us …

Soooo, how exactly does that dandelion grown AND THRIVE in the asphalt on the 401?

Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland discuss extremes and how horticultural organisms have adapted to exist in such environ…

Knickers made of nettles?   Wouldn't that hurt?

This week Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland discuss how horticulture and textiles converge. 

The Growing Season tackles the putting on of your plants, as i…

Let’s gather around the Yohimbe tree and get frisky!

Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland guide The Growing Season into all things planted and sexy on this week’s episode.

In honour of Valentines Day the t…

Life finds a way…

Matt McFarland’s love of Jurassic Park takes centre stage on this week’s episode of The Growing Season.

Are there any prehistoric plants still around in present day?  You’ll be surpr…

At the time of recording, the Greater Toronto Area has seen 30 hours of clear skies, so far, this winter. 

WHAT!?   Yeah.  Its been THAT dreary.

With that, Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland guide The Gro…

It's cold out there.   Like really cold!

In honour of the plummeting temps, Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland dive into a topic near and dear to the hearts of horticulturalists and contractors alike. 

WO…

So....uhhhh.... what would happen if the sun went out.  For, like, ever. 

The inaugural episode of what will become a series features a discussion on what would happen if the yellow orb in the sky tu…

Lets turn the lights out.

On this week's episode of The Growing Season, The McFarland's kick off the New Year in style with a topic they've never covered. 

Jack, Lynne and Matt dive into "Night Vision…

And that's a wrap, ladies and gents. 

The final episode of The Growing Season focuses on the horticultural aspects of the final party of the year.

Beverages of all sorts are discussed. 

Terroir and it…

How to they celebrate Christmas in [INSERT PLACE HERE]?

The McFarlands guide The Growing Season into international waters as they explore Christmas Around The World.

Wreaths, garlands and their histor…

"Lynne!!!  ARE YOU HOME?"

Its the time of the year that visitors just drop by for a...well... visit.

Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland discuss some of the runners up for most popular holiday fixtures on t…

The centrepiece of the Christmas Season becomes the centrepiece of this week's episode of The Growing Season.

So... This topic tends to create a debate.  What is the better environmental option?  A r…

Winter is just about here but The Growing Season asks the question: "Can you garden in areas like Antarctica, The Arctic, The North Pole and other sub-zero climates?"

Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland d…

Some birds and butterflies fly south but where do the other creatures go?

This week's episode of The Growing Season dives into migration south and the staygration that many creatures employ to survive…

Lets get ready for the long sleep one more time...

In part 2 of this series The Growing Season jumps into a pile of leaves before they're blown into the flower beds for the off-season. 

In honour of R…

Lets get ready for the long sleep!

In part 1 of this series The Growing Season jumps into a pile of leaves before they're blown into the flower beds for the off-season. 

Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland…

Pumpkins, poison plants, grave digging and cows.  Wait... is this the wrong show?

The Growing Season dives into all things halloween and how the spookiest time of the year intersects with horticulture…

"AND ITS STILL ALL ABOUT THAT RAKE, 'BOUT THAT RAKE, NO SHOVEL!!!"

In part 2 of their "Autumn's Beauty" series, Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland guide The Growing Season into more of the beauty that is …