The Growing Season

The Growing Season, June 22, 2024 - Cancer and Horticulture


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You’d be amazed at how many horticultural organisms have cancer fighting elements built in.

Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland base this week’s episode of The Growing Season on Jack’s recovery from cancer.

Jack details his stay at the Princess Margaret Cancer Lodge and how The Growing Season can get involved in the gardens there.

Black Walnut, maple, pines are just some of the plants that are discussed.

BUT!  Insects. Insects come into focus. Ants are being used to “sniff out” cancer tumours. Studies are being conducted but the early results are interesting.

Wasps and dogs are also known to be used to fight cancer.

Thyme can be used for many an application but it’s effect on cancer is discussed.  How about maple syrup. Good for pancakes AND for cancer.

Jack licks toads or at least Matt imagines he should.

Lynne details a cancer treatment using almonds that was prominent decades ago.

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