The Growing Season, Aug 8, 2026 - Phlox 2026

“Questions, concerns, queries?” Lets chat!Yippie Kai Yay Mother Phloxer! Thanks to Bruce Willis' Die Hard for the opening of this week's episode of The Growing Season. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland dive into all things Phlox on the second show of August 2026. Speaking of August - Summer is chugging along! Fall clothing and back to school advertising abounds.  Matt tells a story about a wonderful Canadian small business success story.  Bindweed has been a HUGE problem this year.  The trio discuss its insurgence.  River pebbles are a MAINTENANCE nightmare.   "Honeydew," with regards to insects, is all about poop. Plant phlox to attract hornets and wasps and they'll do the pest control for you.  Seriously.  Phlox are native to North America.  In fact, they are a Canadian export. You gotta do a whole lot wrong to have a birch fail to thrive...White Eyes Flame Series Phlox seem to grow to unimaginable heights on The McFarland's property. Phlox need air circulation.  FULL STOP. Don't plant phlox anywhere near Bee Balm.  Phlox do not like coffee or tea grounds as a soil amendment.  Companion plants for phlox?  We gotchu covered. Matt highlights how to bloom bomb using astilbe - a plant noted for short bloom times. Jack bonked Lynne over the head on their first prehistoric date...Franz Schubert...Matt gushes. What's the difference between a Cottage Garden and a Country Cottage Garden?Tune in. Looking to book a consult for your property?  We'd love to help.  CLICK HERE