The Growing Season

What has changed in the last 50 years?

A LOT! The last half century is dotted with enough change that you could say the world that once was no longer is.

The McFarlands discuss the changes in the world of horticulture that have occurred over the last 50 years.

Jack and Lynne are celebrating 50 years of wedded bliss and we thought that was a great conversation piece for The Growing Season.

Matt reminisces about his experience snow tubing with the kids. IT WAS AWESOME.

Jack discusses the difference in the price of fuel 50 years ago. You might not want to know!

Harlequin Maples and why they are no longer used is discussed. The Ash is no longer used as a street tree and its such a shame as its a glorious organism.

Leaf miner and birch borer are the reasons we don't use many birch these days. That's also a shame.

Hybridizing of large trees into smaller varieties is highlighted.

What evergreen uprights were popular 50 years ago? Why have we changed our selections?

Pruning a Mountbatten Juniper is discussed and Matt openly wonders why they've stopped using Weeping Peashrub.

The Purpleleaf sands cherry is a timestamp. Matt explains why.

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