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"Baby, its cold outside...."

And it is!   Many parts of Canada are finally experiencing the frigid frosts framing a Canadian winter.

In honour of that Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland guide this week's episode of The Growing Season into Horticultural Fuels.

The trio discuss natural gas, wind, solar and hydrogen electric energy sources from cost and environmental impact perspectives.  Is there anything upcoming that could provide us with power but limit ecological fallout?  The trio uncover some interesting ideas. 

Jeffrey Rowe, client of The McFarland's stops by to chat about his Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace and how he uses the wood existing on his spacious property to heat his home.  Its quite the system and quite the chat. 

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"The world is a wondrous place..."

The Growing Season pays homage to The Twilight Zone and Unsolved Mysteries by diving into the weird and wonderful of the natural world.

Jack, Lynne and Matt discuss the strangeness of ghost orchids, fire weed, ghost plants, bee orchids, and many more hortganisms that fall into the "what?" category. 

Further, insects are discussed.  House centipedes, ticks, fire ash beetles, spiders and more all become a topic of conversation. 

A chat about komodo dragons prompts Matt to tell a story that will make you smile.

In what can only be described as science non-fiction, the world’s seed vault is discussed. Zombie apocalypse?  Don’t worry, we’re covered.

All that strangeness can be found on this week's episode of The Growing Season.

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THE SPIDERS!    GET RID OF THE SPIDERS!!!

So you've got an infestation of insidious insects inside your home.  Now what? 

Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland follow up last week's houseplant show with the insects that can cause significant damage to your already petulant horganisms. 

Aphids, mealy bugs, and spider mites are all sap suckers and they ADORE your indoor plant materials.

In addition to the nasties, the TGS crew chat about beneficial indoor insects. Spiders, house centipedes and silver fish round out the conversation.

You’ll be disgusted to learn what clothes moths eat. It’ll make you reconsider your deodorant.

All that and more!  Let’s get bugged out! 

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Divas!   They're divas I tell you. 

Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland discuss house plants on this week's episode of The Growing Season.

Jack's disdain for these horticultural organisms is on full display as the trio discuss Croton, Snake Plant, Benjamin Fig, Jade Plant/Money Tree, and many more. 

What is the easiest house plant to grow for first timers?  The TGS crew offer some opinions.   How do you water these beasts?  What about light?   Are there any general rules to abide by? 

All that and more on this week's petulant podcast.

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"Celebrate endings—for they precede new beginnings." - Jonathan Huie.

And that is just what The Growing Season is up to this week.

Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland celebrate 2022 by digging deep into some of the things that didn't get their full due during 2022. 

Insects that see in certain colours and how to attract them to your garden space.  What about a natural defence against the Japanese Beetle?   There is a weapon of mass destruction that nature has already provided us.  The McFarlands discuss it. 

Bloom patterns, fire chocolate plants and how to save the banana from extinction are just some of the things discussed. 

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And that's a wrap!

The McFarland's put a bow on 2022 as they guide The Growing Season into the realm of Horticultural Spirits.

In honour of New Years, the trio chat about the ins and outs of turning plants into the alcohol we enjoy at this time of the year.

Why is Champagne called Champagne?   What is the difference between Champagne and sparkling wine? 

Matt guides the listener through the beer fermentation process.  He discusses the differences between ale, lager and pilsner beer.

Hops, barley, aromatics and many more plants are chatted about. 

The happiest of New Years to you and yours from all of us at The Growing Season.

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So what about all the other Christmas traditions that aren't Christmas Trees or Poinsettias?

Holiday movies and music are touched on off the top of the show.  Why was popcorn banned around Christmas years ago?

Amaryllis, stockings, mistletoe just to name a few...  How did these wonders become forever linked to the celebrations of Christmas Season. 

Spend your Christmas Eve with Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland as they continue the holiday format on The Growing Season.

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So what if you don't want to use the traditional Christmas Tree?

What if you're allergic or live in a setting that doesn't allow for such a decoration? 

Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland discuss the various alternate Christmas Trees that many are using for these situations.  Norfolk Island Pine, Rosemary, Potted Spruce and many more are discussed.  Their specific care needs and requirements are all outlined.

On the second half of the show The Growing Season trio discuss how Christmas is celebrated across the globe.  Some interesting traditions are brought to light.

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Its all here, wrapped up in a nice little bow, pardon the pun.

Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland guide The Growing Season into the All-Star game of Christmas.  The heavy hitters are featured prominently.

Christmas Trees, both real and artificial, poinsettias, Santa Claus and candy canes are just some of the tropes explored.

What kind of real Christmas tree sheds needles the least?   What are the latest "no drop" trees on the market?   Is using a real tree "murder?"   Matt gets heated. 

If its Christmas-horticulture related we have it covered on The Growing Season.

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And here we are again!   

As The McFarland's place a bow on another year, The Growing Season kicks off the holiday season with North Pole Horticulture. 

Could the Pine Trees that feature decorations prominently in The North Pole stylings of kids movies at this time of year even grow that far north?

Are they practicing horticulture in the arctic and, if so, how?

Wouldn't the reduced light/heat conditions make it difficult to grow anything?   

Jack, Lynne and Matt answer these questions and unearth a ton more about Santa's home base!

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