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The Growing Season - Easter And Spring Clean Ups

Happy Easter to everyone. The McFarlands, stewards of The Growing Season, return with a show about all the horticultural wonders associated with Easter. Easter Lily, Hydrangea, Daffodils and many other forced bulbs are chatted about with humour and a side of history. Frozen bulbs and snow BALLS? Yeah, the guys have a giggle about that. Pat McFarland, regular on the show and owner of Best Cut, joins the show to chat about the many things you can do to get your property ready for the upcoming growing season. Some inside knowledge, much of which you've probably never heard, is uncovered. Need a visual? We gotchu. CLICK HERE. Looking to book a consult for your property with spring on the way? We'd love to help. CLICK HERE. What is a TGS Tiny Garden? CLICK HERE. Subscribe to The Growing Season podcast. CLICK HERE.

Todd Sucherman with Barry Davis

He's arguably the most accomplished living drummer in Rock! Not only has Todd Sucherman been a member of Styx for 20 years, he also has a new solo album call "Last Flight Home" Todd talks about the new release as well as his life with Styx.

Outta The Park, Ep. 153, April 5, 2020 - Guest - Marco Estrada

Marco the magician joins Outta The Park. Where is Marco medically and how is he spending his extended off season? Cars, video games and reminiscing about the magic of 2015 are just some of the topics that Barry, Marco and Matt touch on. The First Pitch talks about when baseball opens up will you go to a game? Even if its deemed safe will you go? Matt and Barry debate the pros and cons of being scared. Matt tells a story about Fox Sports play by play guy and how he’s being sent “material” to help him keep his play by play skills sharp. Did Apple know about the pandemic years and years ago and invented FaceTime in advance of all this? Ask Barry Davis asks the question “Is the AL East wide open?” With all the injuries to starters in the AL East do the Jays have the best rotation in the AL East?

The Growing Season - Peat Moss And The Land Line

Should we be using Peat Moss? It's a question that the McFarland's felt needed some air time. You won't believe the implications surrounding the use of one the best growing mediums known to gardeners. Jack, Matt and Lynne wind through the ins and outs of extracting peat from bogs and the ecological implications of doing so. So, it's bad to use peat? Now what? There are alternatives and The Growing Season crew outline them. All is not doom and gloom though. The Growing Season debuts a new segment called The Land Line. Jasmine Peach, gardening lover, joins the show to bounce some questions and ideas off The McFarlands. Pee on your wisteria! Need a visual? We gotchu. CLICK HERE. Looking to book a consult for your property with spring on the way? We'd love to help. CLICK HERE. What is a TGS Tiny Garden? CLICK HERE. Subscribe to The Growing Season podcast. CLICK HERE.

Outta The Park Ep. 152, March 29, 2020 - Guest - Matt Shoemaker

Shoebacca joins Outta the Park. Matt Shoemaker and Barry chat about what information was percolating into Spring Training prior to it shutting down. What are Matt’s thoughts on everything that is going on? “Up until yesterday we had access to our facility in Dunedin and then they just shut it down…” The First Pitch discusses sweat pants and the frequency of people wearing them for days on end. Are you watching old sporting events? Barry is binging. Matt tells an interesting story about James Dyson, owner of the company Dyson. James has switched his focus from making vacuums and hand dryers to something more COVID19 related. Its a story of a company coming together to fight the fight. There is MLB news! THERE IS MLB NEWS! The League and The Players Association have come together to agree on how to proceed WHEN baseball opens. Ask Barry Davis chats about the 50/50 draw The Blue Jays usually offer on Opening Day. Also, a question about the major 4 sports leagues and how they will ease into their seasons.

The Growing Season, March 28, 2020 - Plant Plagues

All 3 McFarlands, socially distancing. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland pivot to a remote recording setup during the COVID19 pandemic and chat about epidemics that swept through the sphere of horticulture. Dutch Elm Disease, Mountain Pine Beetles and Ash Borers are all discussed at length, from the history of the events, the perpetrators and the aftermath. Along the way Matt gets frisky and tells a story about breastfeeding and violets. Not kidding in the slightest. The Growing Season walks you through some horticultural history with a hardy dose of humour and smiles... just what we all need right now. Need a visual? We gotchu. CLICK HERE. Looking to book a consult for your property with spring on the way? We'd love to help. CLICK HERE. What is a TGS Tiny Garden? CLICK HERE. Subscribe to The Growing Season podcast. CLICK HERE.

Outta The Park Ep. 151, March 22, 2020 - Guest - Kevin Pillar

Kevin Pillar of The Boston Red Sox joins Outta The Park. Mr. Pillar discusses his new team and how it felt to put on a Red Sox jersey. Kevin’s newest endeavour is an online workout program and he chats with Barry about how he came to be involved with it. There is baby on the way!!! Kevin discusses. Kevin also chats about Kobe Bryant and his affection for the former NBA’er. The First Pitch features a discussion about COVID-19 and the OTP guys offer their thoughts on Donald Trump’s handling of all of this. Trump’s most recent approval rating is discussed and the boys are horrified. Matt tells a story about grocery shopping and Barry chats about testing and results. What do video games have to do with all of this? EB Games and their involvement with COVID is a topic. Ask Barry Davis features from Chris Sale talk and when and if there will be a baseball season. Also, which league will be able to rebound from COVID the fastest?

The Growing Season, March 21, 2020 - Medical Plants, Marijuana

Amid the COVID-19 outbreak the Growing Season guys deliver some horticultural hilarity. Jack and Matt McFarland, your hosts, chat about all the horticultural organisms that are used to make modern medicine... and FINALLY, they have a discussion about marijuana. Never, in the history of The Growing Season, has one plant been so widely requested. All manner of Willows, Echinacea, Ginseng and more are also discussed. A new segment called "Pick Your Battles" debuts, wherein the guys debate on a horticultural topic they've found on Gardening forums and chat groups. Mike of Condo Cannabis joins The Growing Season to chat about his journey and what led him to use marijuana for its medicinal benefits. Mike discusses his journey into "guerrilla botany" and his unique growing environment. Follow Mike (Condo Cannabis) on Instagram. CLICK HERE. Need a visual? We gotchu. CLICK HERE. Looking to book a consult for your property with spring on the way? We'd love to help. CLICK HERE. What is a TGS Tiny Garden? CLICK HERE. Subscribe to The Growing Season podcast. CLICK HERE.

The Growing Season, March 14, 2020 - St. Patricks Day

Ladies and gents, it's time for a drink. The Growing Season guys, who are of Irish descent dive into the inner workings of the horticultural aspects of St. Patrick's Day. Soda bread, potatoes, onions, shamrocks and the like are all discussed. The McFarlands touch on the Irish famine and the reason their ancestors made their way to Canada. Its a heavy subject, handled with the respect it deserves. Don't fear though, the usual Growing Season humour is not forgotten. Jack, Matt and Lynne play a game involving "Oh Danny Boy" and they chat about the gloriousness of Irish Whiskey - one of the loves of Matt's life. You'll come away knowing more and smiling doing so. Slàinte Mhaith. Need a visual? We gotchu. CLICK HERE. Looking to book a consult for your property with spring on the way? We'd love to help. CLICK HERE. What is a TGS Tiny Garden? CLICK HERE. Subscribe to The Growing Season podcast. CLICK HERE.

Outta The Park, March 13, 2020. Ep. 151 - Dr. Nathan Stall, Coronavirus

Outta The Park, March 13, 2020. Ep. 151 - Dr. Nathan Stall, Coronavirus by Barry Davis