The Growing Season, Sept 6, 2025 - Being Stylish: Woodland Gardens pt. 2

“Questions, concerns, queries?” Lets chat!More WOOD!  You WOULDN’T want to miss this. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland continue their Woodland Garden series on this week’s episode of The Growing Season.Picking up where last week’s episode left off, the trio dive into the plant material specifics that would look appropriate in a Woodland Design. Matt describes some curious behaviour on plants that he's currently observing on-sites. Jack outlines the two plants that tell you if there is enough water being applied to your flower beds. The lifecycle of the fern is outlined.  It sounds like science fiction.  Puddles are key.  GAMETOPHYTES!Lindens and their recent tendency to shed is discussed. The King Ostrich Fern and its INSANE size becomes a focal point.  Matt compares and contrasts ferns to cedars. Hostas are the queen of the shade and, YET, Jack and Lynne have Hostas in full sun that are THRIVING. Planting proximity to tree trunks and its effect on growth comes into focus. Eastern Redbuds, their bark and their flowering tendencies are highlighted.  Witch hazel is THE BEST. The McFarland's create a "doesn't do anything" garden on-air. A transplanted rhododendron, and its success in transplant, is a story that Matt tells. The show caps-off with a discussion on lighting a woodland garden. 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.