Outta The Park

Sessions Dec.8 - Mauve

We catch up with Electro-Pop sensation Mauve, in a refreshingly positive chat. Fresh off the release of her newest single, Right. We talk about how Mauve is staying positive in the covid-world, what she's planning next and some of the motivations and inspirations behind her super catchy tunes! Barry and Tom also take a look back at a dark day in music history, with the tragic loss of John Lennon 40 years ago today.

OTP - Dec6- JasonGrilli

We catch up with former Blue Jay and fan favourite Jason Grilli in a talk that goes from the Blue Jays playoff runs of the 80s and 90s to Jason's fantastic new crib. Along the way we also hear what its like to hang with Eddie Vedder!

The Growing Season, Dec 5, 2020 - Christmas Trees From Around The World

Let's see what everybody else is doing. The McFarlands pack up The Growing Season and traverse the globe to chat about what other cultures use for Christmas Trees. Jack, Lynne and Matt chat about the Philippines, New Zealand, Germany, Greenland, Ireland, The UK and more. You'd be surprised to learn about the Kiwi Christmas Tree! The Growing Season also chats about The Norfolk Island Pine, a tropical plant that can be used as an alternate Christmas Tree. Need a visual? We gotchu. CLICK HERE. Looking to book a consult for your property to get ahead of the Spring rush? We'd love to help. CLICK HERE. What is a TGS Tiny Garden? CLICK HERE. Subscribe to The Growing Season podcast. CLICK HERE. Watch "The Land Line," our LIVE streaming show. CLICK HERE.

Sessions - Dec. 1 - Murray McLauchlan

We catch up with 11-time JUNO award winning artist Murray McLauchlan. Fresh off the release of his powerful double-single, featuring songs; The One Percent and I Live on a White Cloud. This is a great chat that touches on everything from the systemic racism and inequity that inspired his latest work, to Star Trek episodes that taught us to strive to be better!

OTP Nov 29 - Casey Janssen

This week we catch up with former Blue Jays closer Casey Janssen. Casey shares some wonderful insights from throughout his career and speaks candidly about his decision to pack it in. Barry and Tom also talk about some pretty big news from Blue Jay land; both the possible demolition of the Roger's Centre and the letting go of longtime broadcaster Mike Wilner.

The Growing Season, Nov. 28, 2020 - Roots

Last week we talked about the sweaters, now lets get to the boots...err roots in this case. After chatting about the bark of a plant The McFarlands go below ground and discuss the ins and outs of a plant's root system. Can roots relocate? What is the best way to care for a trees feeding and anchor system? Its all laid out for you. You might reconsider using salt of any kind on your property after this show. Need a visual? We gotchu. CLICK HERE. Looking to book a consult for your property with spring finally here? We'd love to help. CLICK HERE. What is a TGS Tiny Garden? CLICK HERE. Subscribe to The Growing Season podcast. CLICK HERE. Watch "The Land Line," our LIVE streaming show. CLICK HERE.

Sessions - Nov. 24 A Family Curse

We catch up with A Family Curse. This fantastic duo is the result of a collaboration between Canadian musician Kandle Osborne and her father Neil Osborne, who is of course the lead singer of Canadian rock legends 54.40. This chat is a great look into what seems to be a pretty cool father daughter relationship, that has resulted in some pretty fantastic music!

OTP Nov 22 Brett Cecil

In a hard hitting episode, we catch up with former Blue Jay Brett Cecil for a remarkably frank discussion about the path his life has taken since he left Toronto. We also talk with Barry's friend Mio Yokoi, who has recently begun documenting her battle against cancer. Despite dealing with some heavy topics this week, both Brett and Mio take this episode to a seriously positive and uplifting place!

The Growing Season, Nov 21, 2020 - Bark

Its all bark! Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland discuss what's under the hood of your favourite plant materials. What exactly is bark and, outside of the obvious, why is it necessary? The thickest bark, the thinnest and the interesting environmental adaptations that plants have made over the years are all touched on. Looking for bark for winter interest? We have you covered. Need a visual? We gotchu. CLICK HERE. Looking to book a consult for your property with spring finally here? We'd love to help. CLICK HERE. What is a TGS Tiny Garden? CLICK HERE. Subscribe to The Growing Season podcast. CLICK HERE. Watch "The Land Line," our LIVE streaming show. CLICK HERE.

OTP Nov 15 Scott Richmond.

We catch up with Scott Richmond whose life after baseball has included... an awful lot of baseball! From his early career to his work with Baseball Canada, Scott shares some wonderful stories and perspectives.