The Growing Season, Dec 27, 2025 - Horticulture And The Movies

“Questions, concerns, queries?” Lets chat!Take your fern to a film on New Years! The Growing Season celebrates New Years in style by celebrating the intersection of film and horticulture.  Jack, Lynne and Matt discuss some of the ways blockbuster movies and TV shows have highlighted wonderful biomes. New Years resolutions kick the show off.  Stranger Things' final episodes feature prominently. Media and music personalities that have left us this year are discussed. What does a location scout do for a living?  How does one become a location scout? Is location scouting a job that is been phased out due to technology? On-location shoots are REALLY expensive.  How are modern filmmakers mitigating this expense? Gilligan's Island and Lord of The Rings begin the journey of flora and film. New Zealand's wild landscapes made the Lord Of The Rings films a wonder to behold.  How can one small country be the home to so many different climates? The Martian and its desolate landscapes... WHERE WERE THEY FILMED?Australia has been the location that many filmmakers have used to enhance their films.  The McFarlands discuss. JURASSIC PARK!   C'mon, how can we NOT talk about this film. 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.