The Growing Season, July 4, 2026 - Long Bloomers pt. 1

“Questions, concerns, queries?” Lets chat!Its all about the LONG GAME! Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland dive into the trees and shrubs that bloom for an INSANELY long time on this week's episode of The Growing Season.How long is long for a tree to bloom?   You'd be surprised to learn. Matt discusses how his students LOVE derailing him during lectures.  They love to rev him up and watch him go. "There are more flowers than there are blades of grass" on the McFarland's property.  Mugho Pines, Emerald Gaety Euonymus and everything 1980's comes into the fore. Rank these trees from 1 - 3: Royalty Crabapple, Crimson King Maple, Obelisk Beech.  Lynne takes the challenge. Define an "annual..." Matt tries. Are Ivory Silk Lilac's long bloomers?   The trio debate.   What defines a "long bloomer" in a tree? Weigela, weigela, weigela.... OHHHHH BABY!What is a Century Plant?  How about a Corpse Plant? Greybeard returns...Temperature can effect the amount of time a tree blooms.Matt tells a story about some lovely flowering dogwood trees and the shock and awe of a specific variety. "Is the juice worth the squeeze?"Lets hang out in the rose department for a little while.  Some are Oso Easy!Speaking of the 1980's - Potentilla is a classic that still pops. Why doesn't The Growing Season use Butterfly Bush? Hydrangeas cap the show off in style. Tune in. Looking to book a consult for your property?  We'd love to help.  CLICK HERE.