The Growing Season, Aug 22, 2026 - Hostas 2026

“Questions, concerns, queries?” Lets chat!Does having Hostas in your garden “devalue” its aesthetic?  Some of Matt McFarland’s clients think so. Hostas get their time in the shade on this week’s episode of The Growing Season. A ditch in Jack and Lynne McFarland’s neighbourhood kicks the show off. It’s an interesting conversation. Bylaws, bees and blowing wind feature prominently. “Hostas are the queen of the shade”. Slugs lurk in the shadows and are the main enemy of the hosta. Slugs are also booze hounds. What!? Toads are terminators. How should you water Hostas?What is “windowing?” How would one window in a garden?Lynne details her intensive watering routine. Her water bill is going to be high. Empress Wu, Sum and Substance Bressingham Blue and Mouse Ears are discussion points with regards to Hosta varieties.  The original name for Hostas was Funkia. Who calls them that!?  It sounds like a 1970's trio.An "astilbe" area finds it way into a show about Hostas.  Trust us - it correlates. Wiggle the split and you get a ground cover - that's it.  The Touch Of Class Hosta is GUSHED about. What is "sporting" in horticulture?  The Red Ninja Hosta sounds DANGEROUS! Tune in. Looking to book a consult for your property?  We'd love to help.  CLICK HERE