The Growing Season, Aug. 2, 2025 - Daisies and Family

“Questions, concerns, queries?” Lets chat!It’s all about Daisies and we and we ain’t talking bout pushing them up! Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland park this week’s episode of The Growing Season in a patch of Shasta’s. Matt talks about Daisy Dukes. Jack responds with “Ox Eyes.”Road Daisies and trains converge. 10% of the plants on earth are Daisies. Echinacea and Black Eyed Susie are members of the Daisy family. Who knew? The “Fibonacci Sequence” and phototropism are discussed.Poisonous Daisy family members? Yup, you read that right.  As well, lettuce… You won’t believe the tie-in. A rant about Russian Sage ups the hilarity.  The trio wonder aloud why they don’t use English Daisy more. Further, they discuss why they don’t use Blanket Flower anymore. It could be snow related. The parts of the Daisy flower are outlined and then The McFarlands dive headlong into Echinacea. “Raspberry Beret Coneflower.” TRUST US. Moerheim this, Moerheim that. Criminally underused plant materials are highlighted. Sneezeweed and Ozark Sundrops are on this list. Jack’s obsession with Ice Plant gets a giggle. Tune in. Looking to book a consult for your property?  We'd love to help.  CLICK HERE.What is a TGS Tiny Garden? CLICK HERE.Subscribe to The Growing Season podcast.  CLICK HERE.