The Growing Season, Aug 1, 2026 - Daisies 2026

“Questions, concerns, queries?” Lets chat!You're no daisy at all!Doc Holiday's famous line from "Tombstone" is the jumping off point for this week's show.Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland turn The Growing Season's focus to all things Daisy on this week's episode of the show. Strange old sayings kick the show off.  "Its enough to stick in your eye..." WHAT?Daisies, asters and coneflowers are all related.  HOW?  Matt discusses IPM - integrated pest management and how he's teaching his class about such things. LEUCANTHEMUM X SUPERBUM!!!  Lets giggle. The trio discuss nitrogen fixing plants.  Its a remarkable little ability. Are there blue daisies?   Why isn't this colour more prominent in flowers? Bees and daisies are highlighted. What is a "Country Cottage Garden?"TEA-RANNOSAURUS REX!!!Daisies were in use in gardens 4200 years ago.  You read that right.  The history of this little floral favourite unfolds. Matt searches his tired mind for the name of a plant. He finally finds it.  The plant, not his mind. Jack LOVES some of the new shrubs Matt is storing at his place.  The McFarlands cannot get butterfly bush to survive the winter. Daisies are ranked by popularity. Speaking of popular, Jack prompts Matt to tell a story about a REALLY popular coneflower. What is sneezeweed? Why is it called sneezeweed?Tune in. Looking to book a consult for your property?  We'd love to help.  CLICK HERE.