The Growing Season Matt McFarland

Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland steer this week's episode of The Growing Season into all things Yellow.

The Growing Season's Colour Series continues with a colour that tends to be a divisive topic amongst gardeners.

Are you a fan of the colour yellow?   Do you dislike it?   If so, why?

Many of the heavy hitters in a yellow variety feature:  Dandelions, witch hazel, forsythia, daylily, tickseed, black eyed susie.

Matt detests forsythia and he explains why.

The trio discuss the loveliness of Japanese Kerria.  IT IS THE BEST.

Yellow hostas are a subject of discussion to great effect.

Matt plays "imagine, if you will" with Jack.  They step back in the mid 1980's. 

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"Coming up we'll talk to you about edible herbs and how they can be considered 'sage advice!'"  [BA DUM CHING!]

Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland celebrate Earth Day in style with a 54 minute discussion on plants that produce fruit, berries and nuts.

EDIBLES - not marijuana, but plants that produce stuff that can be eaten...

Apple trees, specifically espaliers, are highlighted.  Its a case of making lemons out of lemonade, so to speak.

Blueberries, raspberries, currents, strawberries are subjects of discourse to the surprise of absolutely no one.

How do you prune fruiting plant materials?   There are simple rules that will steer you away from trouble.

Is there a pruning method that will help to increase yield when it comes to fruiters.  YUP!   And we guide you through it!

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Landscape design is in FULL SWING for The McFarlands.

Jack, Lynne and Matt discuss the ins and outs of Landscape Design on The Growing Season. 

Matt outlines how his business model works.  The differences between a landscape consult, design and install are discussed.

Why do you, as a homeowner, need a landscape design?   Does the design make the landscape process easier for you?   The trio discuss. 

The McFarlands chat about how a site meet with a potential contractor will go.  Its nothing to be scared of.

How can you make sure your designer includes as many of your ideas as humanly possible in the final product?  The Growing Season crew help you out.

Your mobile phone is a useful tool in landscape design but not in the way you'd think.  Listen to find out.

Your shade/light conditions, soil conditions and drainage are all areas of interest to your designer.   We chat about why.

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Its safe to finally prune your plants, people!

Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland guide The Growing Season into the heart of spring pruning and all of its related topics. 

When can you prune?   If its been 10 degrees during the daytime over the course of 7 days you are good to go. 

How do you transition plants from indoors to outdoors?   What about those hydrangeas that you received for easter?   Can those be transplanted?   How?

Jack McFarland creates a sound bite for the ages. 

"Your plant is not sick because its being attacked by insects, its being attacked by insects because its sick..."   This becomes a topic of discussion.   Pruning for plant health is addressed.

Coppicing of plant materials and how to use the technique to rejuvenate an older plant becomes chat fodder.

The central leader of a tree and its importance is highlighted. 

Proper pruning practices are discussed.

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Bunnies, bulbs and bougainvillea! 

We’ll, not the last one but it started with “B” so it fit.

Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland continue to celebrate spring on The Growing Season.

McFarland Park is about to undergo an expansion. The trio detail the new elements to be installed.

Jack and Lynne offer an update that may impact the show slightly over the next few months.

We’d love your positive thoughts and energy.

Onto horticulture!  Being that it’s Easter weekend why not focus on Hydrangeas and Easter Lilles. How do you care for these little plants indoors?  How do you transfer them outdoors and have them survive?

Matt talks about plant field trips.

Battling chinch and Japanese beetle naturally is discussed.

Avoiding stepping on emerging plants Cole’s into focus. Matt hates bulbs. He explains why.

Why perennials should you be splitting at this time of year?  What perennials shouldn’t be split right now? 

What perennials should not be split EVER?

Spring fertilizer is discussed.

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LET'S SPRING INTO...WELL...SPRING.

Its here and, even though there is snow on the ground for much of the GTA, Spring is here.

Jack, Lynne and Matt kick off the growing season in style.  What can you being doing in your flower beds RIGHT NOW?   Spoiler alert - NOTHING.  The trio explains.

Sharpening shovels and landscape pruners come into focus.  What brand of pruners should you buy?  Matt gushes about FELCO's.

How do you sharpen a shovel?   How often do you sharpen them?   What about pruners?

When should you do a light service on your lawn equipment? The McFarlands explain. 

The crew chat about fertilizer and how to get your lawn into a spring type feeling.  Gypsum becomes a focal point.

Is it possible to damage your soil if you work it too early.  YUP.  BEWARE!!!!!

Epsome salts could be a band aid for your plants.  The McFarland's explain how.

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