The Growing Season, Aug 23, 2025 - Lollipops, standards and pom-poms

“Questions, concerns, queries?” Lets chat!Geometric plants and small trees!This week's episode of The Growing Season changes what you've got into something even greater. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland dive into lollipops, standards and pom-poms. WHAT!?   The trio explain.  What is the difference between a standard and a lollipop?  Can they be both?  What is a pom-pom that is not on a poodle or a cheerleader?Matt details his cat's adventures in the recent heat wave.  How is kitty keeping cool amongst trees shedding early and farmers harvesting prematurely?How do you properly water during a heat wave?Hydrangeas and Japanese Maples kick the show off in style and then the paths wind off in many different directions. Maples, spruces, gingkoes and roses are also mentioned in a fast paced pontification. Why don't we use weeping mulberry anymore?   Why aren't people using Russian Cypress Standards? Matt HATES Edward Scissorhands.  He explains why and how much pruning standards need.  Matt details the goings on in the 70's.WHAT ARE ROSE TREES? Grafting and how to protect the grafts on a standard or lollipop are discussed.Box Moths and how they are eviscerating shrubs across the GTA are discussed. Plant transformation via pruning caps the show off. 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.