Podcast appearances and mentions of matt mcfarland

That's a TON of material. EXACTLY! Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland discuss rockeries and the plants that thrive in them on this week's episode of The Growing Season. Rock gardens, moss and all manner of heavy material come into focus. The show starts off with a jobsite story. Where is this rock coming from? Are we tearing apart the Canadian Shield to acquire this? Is everything in Canada limestone? Matt talks about his family's trip to Point Pelee. Matt dives into an Egyptian rabbit hole. A rock garden will alter your plant's final size. A rockery will provide the soil with a rudimentary fertilizer. The difference between a rock garden and a rock wall is explored. Matt and Jack butt heads. The scale of your rock is important. Softening the look of the rock is important. There are so many wonderful plants that LOVE a rock garden environment. Bonsai and rock gardens utilize similar environments. The trio gush about evergreens. They also gush about perennial geranium. 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. 

It's the time of the year when one of the most lovely scents hangs in the air. It's Lilac time!  Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland discuss one of the most fragrant horticultural blooms, the Lilac, on this week's episode of The Growing Season. Matt used to shy away from using Lilacs. Not so much these days and he explains why. Jack kicks off the show with a story about a song. 

Ornaments!?  Wait!   Are we talking about Christmas Trees?Nope.   Its not that time of year.  The Growing Season places ornamental trees front and centre this week. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland dive into the smaller cousins of the larger specimens that you're used to seeing.What is an ornamental?  The trio discuss. Many times, new hybrids of plants are the result of a genetic mutation. Autumn Moon Japanese Maple becomes a topic of interest. How are the Japanese Maples related to the big ones? KINDRED SPIRIT OAK!   WOWZA. Matt discusses privacy screens and plants becoming a request for many clients in 2025.How to address blooms in front of windows?  Jack and Matt use a recent design as an example of their approach. Flowering Dogwoods are a reason for applause.On Tips For Success Matt outlines how to plant a tree.  He provides some industry insight into how to plant a tree to increase its chances of survival. Feeding tubes and how to incorporate them into your tree planting is discussed. 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.

Its finally here!Cole the cat has the ZOOMIES!   What does that mean?  SPRING FEVER. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland celebrate the opening the outdoor horticultural season on this week's episode of The Growing Season.Matt tells a story about workbooks, shoes and footwear galore.Stiletto's and secateurs - typical of The McFarlands. Should you be out and about in your flower beds at this time of the year?  URGENT, URGENT, URGENT!!!  Take your foot off the gas!Clay soil and the GTA.   Lets talk about the relationship. Lining your driveway with low landscape walls and how snow ploughs effect your walls is chatted about. Matt shouts out a listener. Why do skunks and racoons tear up your lawn?Japanese Beetles and their bedazzled exterior coupled with their destructive nature is discussed. What is snow mould? The McFarland Query System drops by for an insult.Why do they call "Crabgrass" crabgrass?Matt hates spring flowering bulbs.  He explains why.  He also highlights a number of wonderful flowering shrubs that flower very early in the year.What do Canada geese lay eggs in parking lots?The guys argue about fertilizer and compost.  What a bunch of doofuses.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.

Splish, splash I was taking a bath, walking around in my backyard!!! Everyone get their duck-waiters out! As a result of the immense amount of snow dropped in February 2025 many of our outdoor spaces are flooded.“Keeping water away from home should be of paramount concern…”Speaking of flooding, Matt McFarland tells tales of his recent adventures with his washing machine. Jack and Lynne McFarland help to pull the curtain back on drainage details on The Growing Season.More homeowners are going to larger capacity downspouts. Why? Plants acquire oxygen through their roots. How does this work with a saturated soil?If you have flies and sulphuric odors in wet areas on your property what does that mean? Matt goes on a rant about cedars.The trio highlight moisture tolerant plants that will work great in your garden.Birch are salt tolerant. Who knew? 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.

So we got absolutely walloped. Breaking from the trend of the last few winters, the GTA and much of Ontario got absolutely nailed with snow over the last week. Records were set. Driveways were shovelled again and again and again and again. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland recount Snowmageddon 2025 on this week's episode of The Growing Season. Matt highlights his adventures blowing close to 20 driveways with 14”- 16” of snow blanketed over the area. Over the last few weeks the GTA has seen close the 2.5 feet  it has been absolutely crazy  With climate change on the forefront of our minds shouldn't storms like this be a thing of the past? Snow ploughs dropping insanely heavy snow at the ends of our driveways. Yikes  Is there a way of avoiding such a mess? How will your trees and shrubs deal with all this snow?  Will there be damaged done to their structure? Can your pets drink melted snow safely? Streamers and lack of lake freeze becomes a topic of conversation. The McFarland trio recount historical snow storms. 1975, 1977, 1999 share the spotlight.Jack tells a ploughing story for the ages.  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.

So who had “an important time in history” on their bingo card for February 2025?We sure didn't! Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland guide The Growing Season into waters inspired by the current news-making trade-war that Canada currently finds itself embroiled in with the United States. We're proud to be Grown in Canada!Obviously politics will figure into this week's conversation and Canada's border with the US is the topic that kicks off the show. What does “Made In Canada” actually mean? Where does broccoli come from at this time of the year. Jack and Matt get into an argument over the subject. The trend from farming in Canada gets the boys heated in conversation. What is the “Wheat Board?”  How does it function? Jack dives into the different types of farming and their environmental impact. Canada is known for their blueberries. Why? Cheese, milk, eggs and all things dairy are Canadian specialities. The trio discuss our dairy superiority. You'll be surprised to learn the water requirements for a single cow. Potatoes!  Yup. We get Canadian about them spuds. Canola is the most valuable crop you can grow in Canada. Hens and hormones - let's talk. If it's grown in Canada the McFarlands talk about it on this week's show. 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.

"This week's show makes repeated references to coition, coitus, copulation, carnal carnivals and other c words.  We'll be putting the Bed in flower beds on this weeks episode of The Growing Season and may not be suitable for the fruits of your intimate interactions... "Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland highlight the sexiest plants for Valentines Day in what has become an annual tradition. Romantic movies, music and treats for this time of the year come into focus. Jack and Matt tell stories about falling in love with their wives. Roses, roses, roses... What a great place to start.  How do you keep your cut flowers looking fresh well after Valentines Day?Does the colour of the floral vase make a difference? How has Jack's cancer journey affected the romantic side of his marriage?Matt discusses his grocery journey this past week.  In trying to buy Canadian products he happened upon some interesting products. Orchids, chrysanthemum, baby's breath and many more plants are reported to have aphrodisiacal qualities.  The trio bust some myths. Viagara and chocolate - Happy Valentines Day!Does coffee have a relationship with intimacy?   We find out. Swords, shields, bottles of monkey urine and underdeveloped chicken embryos - yup, all related to Valentines Day. Looking to get in the mood?  Try some whale vomit. 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. 

What if it just didn't snow?   Or get below freezing? Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland take a hypothetical journey on this week's episode of The Growing Season.  Gone: Winter dives into "what if Winter just disappeared?"  Its a sobering topic but one that needs to be discussed with Climate Change coming to the forefront in the news once more. Matt discusses his snow filled adventures this winter.   "Streamers" have become a common term being used to describe snow events.  Are there more streamers happening in our current climate change filled landscape? Outdoor skating is being impacted due to climate.  The trio explain how. Jack focuses on human fluid transference and derails a WHOLE segment.  What is a GoGirl?   Matt follows this topic down the rabbit hole.The Ice Road and the trucks that transport goods across it come into focus.  The cost of produce and dry winters are correlated.  Want a snowless winter?  Be prepared to pay more at the grocery store.How would lack of winter effect birds and insects?  You'd be surprised to learn the myriad of interesting ways less winter would effect the former and latter.  Warmer climate = MORE TICKS!   Uh-oh. Jack links the spongy moth invasion and climate change...Cold weather has a surprising effect on human blood pressure. 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.

The first episode of The Growing Season for 2025 sheds some light on the night. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland steer their sites to Night Vision and the creatures that are blessed with such powers. The McFarland's update you on their New Years. Packaging of materials kicks the show off. Matt chats about Lego. Are humans able to see at night in any comparable manner to our mammalian counterparts?  Biologically, how does night vision work? The darkened sight of cats is explored. Moose, rabbits, picas, horses, foxes and wolves are discussed. What is “moonwater?”Of course bats and owls deserve their fair share of time in the spotlight. What are the differences between sonar, radar and echolocation?  Mice and moths come into focus. The correlation between UV light and WWII is surprising. 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.

And that's a wrap!The Growing Season closes the book on 2024 in their typical fashion.  Focusing on how horticulture and spirits intersect, Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland dive into the herbals and aromatics that infuse your favourite seasonal drinks. New Years Resolutions are highlighted.  The McFarlands outline what they'd like to see for the upcoming year. The differences between seasoning and spices?   What are said differences? Infusion and maceration are discussed.  Soaking of herbals in alcohol to infuse flavours.   Sounds heavenly.   Lets explain how its done.  What are hops and why are they used in beer?   How did this come to be?Gin is a prominent topic of discourse. In fact, a live tasting of gin is undertaken on the show.  Jack and Lynne try a gin and tonic for the first time.Aromatic bitters and their usage in cocktails is explained.  Matt gushes about gin.   And gushes and gushes...Wine, Champagne, whiskey, vodka are just some of the spirits that are chatted about.  New school vs. old school wine making is highlighted.  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.

The penultimate episode of The Growing Season for 2024 is a festive offering of wonder...Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland steer their sights on the visitors that accompany the Christmas Season into your home. Matt tees the show off by highlighting the career of a member of the cast of National Lampoons Christmas Vacation.  How do you pet proof your house during the Christmas Season?   Are there ways of keeping your cat from drinking from the Christmas Tree reservoir?How do you properly prep your tree to accept water? Amaryllis, Christmas Trees, Candy Canes, bowls of golf balls and many more holiday favourites are discussed.  Santa and Coca Cola are linked in history.  The McFarlands explain how. Poinsettias and their presence as part of the holiday season is a topic of interest. Lumps of coal and road apples... Yup, you read that right. Jack tells a story about a Christmas Tree heist. Hans Gruber's great, great, great Grandfather was a famous composer.  Matt tells a Die Hard story...Pet rocks!?   WHAT?Christmas gifts from the past are discussed.  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.

Its the most wonderful time of the year.The holidays are in full swing on The Growing Season.  Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland get into the heavy hitters of the Christmas Season.  Poinsettia's kick off the proceedings.  Do they flower?   Where do they grow naturally?   How do you initiate the colour change?  Matt details his adventures in witnessing the change in colour on Christmas's most popular potted plant.  Can you initiate the colour change at home?   Choosing a poinsettia at the store comes into focus.  Christmas cacti are a prominent topic. Their care and watering needs are highlighted by The McFarland trio. Why is mistletoe associated with Christmas and kissing?  This parasitic plant is really interesting.  Real Christmas Trees and their shedding tendencies fill the second half of the show. The pros and cons of artificial trees vs. real trees comes into focus. How to set yourself up for success with your real Christmas Tree is discussed. Christmas flocking.   Yeah...lets do some of that!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.

How do horticultural organisms handle the extreme's of nature?  The Growing Season pulls the curtains back on the amazing abilities of the plants in your gardens. Lightning kicks the show off. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland discuss the ins and outs of lightning and how it's managed on your property. How many people die per year as a result of interactions with lightning? You've seen a tree growing through a chain link fence. How does the tree survive?  The McFarland's explain.  Salt. Uh oh. Not salt on your food but salt on your plants. How do plants deal with a salty environment?  Are there plants available that are salt tolerant.  The McFarlands bring a list with them.  Wind can be problematic for plants. The Growing Season trio explain the ins and outs of something called “reaction wood” and how it ties into wind. Which large trees handle high wind environments the best?  You'll be surprised to learn. Forest fires and controlled burns are discussed. The Coastal Redwood comes into focus. 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.

Feeling sleepy?   Well, its that time of year.   Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland discuss putting your gardens to bed on this week's episode of The Growing Season.  As they do every year, The McFarlands highlight some innovative ways to prep your horticultural spaces for the long sleep.  Jack and Lynne have dealt with mouse issues recently.  Matt discusses the ways he helps clients to safe guard against mouse invasion.  The least you need to know?   Your AC and Furnace might be the cause of all the mice you're finding in your home.Installing Christmas lights comes into focus.  Why do this now?  The trio explain. Should you fertilize at this time of year. Jack outlines what fertilizers should be used during the month of November. Leaves falling from trees and the trees that fall late and early becomes a discussion.  What to do with leaves that have blight or fungal infections...Can't you just leave your leaves on the lawn and refrain from raking them up?   What does that do to the lawn?"Heeling up is discussed." 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.

Its the spookiest time of the year!Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland dive into the horticultural aspects of Halloween.  The history of the holiday, where it originated and why its still celebrated today kick the show off.Pumpkins, beets and turnips have been used a jack-o-lanterns throughout the course of history.  A character named "Stingy Jack" is discussed.  Can livestock eat the pumpkins after they are used on Halloween?Sugar cane is a prominent plant material in Halloween's events.  The trio discuss. Peanuts and how they grow are chatted about.  The query system is used to clarify the biology of the peanut plant. Matt goes OFF THE RAILS when the discussion of artificial vanilla surfaces.  Its absolutely hilarious to hear how far he takes this episode of "Imagine If You Will."Gum and its environmental impact are discussed.  The heavy hitters in poisonous plants are highlighted.  Belladonna, mushrooms, yews, fall bulbs and many more topics of conversation.  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.

This episode of The Growing Season is brought to you from the bottom of a hole filled with fall bulbs.  Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland guide this week's show into a colourful cornucopia of mums and bulbs.  Chrysanthemums - the all-stars of this time of year but Matt argues that Asters are Asterlutely better.  Listen in to find out why. Are the planting of bulbs and mums in fashion these days?   The McFarlands debate.How do you choose a mum at the store? How are mums and poinsettias similar?Mums and asters... From the same family?   The challenges of keeping your fall planted bulbs safe from squirrels and rodents are discussed.  Matt chats about Ghostbusters.Are bulbs more an annoyance when installing a landscape?   Matt yells.  The proper way to plant a fall planted bulb is discussed.The types of tulips are discussed as is the required chill period necessary to make bulbs grow.  Bulb blindness is an issue.  The McFarland's explain what and why.Wear gloves when planting bulbs... We'll tell you why.  Swiss Chalet... Its a topic.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.

It's that time of year again. The Growing Season celebrates 5 years on the airwaves by highlighting what they've learned over the last year in horticulture. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland discuss the weather. Rain, rain, rain and more rain kick off the show. The GTA set records for precipitation this past summer so it's fitting that precipitation is where we start. Pasta. Matt talks about pasta. What? Are cedars easy to transplant?  Not so much. Matt explains his thoughts on the subject. What measures have those in control of flood mitigation taken to prevent catastrophe with regards to excessive water events? Pavement doesn't absorb water…With all this rain, will grub infestations be on the rise?  The trio talk about nematodes and how to use them to fight grubs. Ants, worms, mosquitoes and cockroaches come into focus. Will it be a green Christmas this year?  The McFarlands use history to assess the chances. Sustainable design comes up and Matt rants. Colorado Blue Spruce and Austrian Pine are aging all over the GTA. 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. 

Are you sneezing with bloodshot eyes and a swollen mess?  Yup. It's that time of year. Seasonal allergies running rampant ruining your routine regularly. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland discuss all things pollen on this week's episode of The Growing Season. Jack and Lynne discuss the absolute monster of a bald faced hornets nest that has appeared in one of their trees. What are the different methods of pollination?  How are tropical plants pollinated?  The most heavy duty pollinating plants are explored and the timeframes when they seek to procreate are highlighted. What's pollinating right now?

Navigating the nuances of 1031 exchanges can be confusing for real estate investors, especially when it comes to understanding the concept of debt replacement. In today's podcast, Kay Properties' Senior Vice President's Matt McFarland and Carmine Galimi take a deep dive into why many investors love the Delaware Statutory Trust for replacing 1031 Exchange debt.   

We'll that's a laborious undertaking. Horticultural construction can be a tiring but rewarding endeavour. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland celebrate Labour Day by discussing some of the ways they make professional horticulture easier. Jack discusses the differences between how a jobsite was run in the 1970's compared to now. Matt dives deep into how he makes pruning easier for his clientele after they've had their property upgraded by The Growing Season. “Tuning their pruning…”Can you use animals feces as fertilizer? Matt talks about why he's implemented using a toolbelt on-site. Is there any way to make mulching flower beds easier?  There is and Matt outlines how he does it. How to reduce your cleanup after cutting your lawn quicker comes into focus. Matt tells a story about a rock and a Mercedes. Interlock patio hacks. Yup we have those as well!  How do you get stains off of landscape pavers?  The trio discuss. 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. 

The days are getting shorter.  The nights are getting cooler.Its August, but that doesn't mean that the growing season is over.Speaking of The Growing Season, Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland touch on the all stars of August on this week's show. BUT FIRST:  We have officially survived the rainiest summer on record in the GTA.  Yeah. It's been that rainy. We've over doubled our average rainfall for the months of June to August, pummelling the old record into oblivion. Biologically, how does all this rain effect your plant materials? It's surprising what they do to deal with all this water. Speaking of plants, Rozanne perennial geranium, phlox, coneflower, black eyed Susie and many more are chatted about. Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower for the win!   Matt chastises Jack about his antiquated attitude regarding Russian Sage. If you've never used Sedum you may want to join the fan club after this show. 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.  

We're seeing red!  The TGS Colour Series continues its colourful journey on this week's episode of The Growing Season. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland highlight all things red and horticultural. Roses feature prominently to the surprise of no one. Matt discusses some of the rules he's set up for himself with regards to roses. There are supposedly “indestructible” roses. Is that true?  We highlight it. Do the pollinators see red? How about hummingbirds?  The McFarland's suggest plant materials that will attract your polliniferous pals. Japanese quince, honeysuckle, and DOGWOOD. Many dogwood have the most glorious red bark that look glorious in the winter months. With the topic being “red” the trio discuss tomatoes and the blossom end rot affecting many of the tomatoes growing across the GTA. How do you battle blossom end rot?  Lynne discusses. 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. 

"The world is a wondrous place.Filled with sights, sounds and imagination. Childhood innocence gives way to our adult realities. Do not adjust your podcast, join The Growing Season for strange, BUT true."The Growing Season ventures into the wonderful world of weird and The McFarlands are on-board. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland offer some insight into an interesting idea that they came up with over the winter months.  Ants, Tamarisk, Belladonna and Coal are all seemingly innocent parts of our lives but they all come with spoonfuls of strange.  Its Unsolved Mysteries meets Nat Geo...Are diamonds just an over compressed lump coal?What is a salt cedar and why aren't they used any more?Is there a vine/plant creeping around your flower bed that is capable of killing a human with its on-board defences?   Yes!  And you've seen this plant before.Why are ants so prolific this year?You'll come away learning some wonderful facts you can lay on your fellow campers whilst sitting around the fire...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. 

Cue "Holiday Road" by Lindsay Buckingham...  You know the song - from the Vacation Movies.I found out long ago(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)It's a long way down the Holiday Road(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)Holiday Road...Holiday Road....BUT THEN DISASTER STRIKES!Mosquitos, wasps, hornets, ants, flys, poison ivy, poison sumac and poison oak are just some of the things that can ruin a rendezvous with Christie Brinkley in her Ferrari 308 GTS Quattrovalvole (WHAT. A. CAR!). Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland break down the horticultural hazards that can make your vacay go sideways on this week's episode of The Growing Season.  Jack McFarland has completed his course of radiation and updates the listeners on his health.  Spiders...AHHHHH.  Why are they necessary?  How to rid yourself of wasps and mosquitos can be easy if you know what to do.   The trio outline the steps you need to take.Can your pets get poison ivy AND can a human develop a tolerance to it?The most deadly insect?  You'd be surprised to learn...Do flys pollinate and what exactly is purpose of an ant?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.  

Accelerate your post-production career: https://mixinglight.comFull episode notes and additional links: https://mixinglight.com/color-grading-tutorials/matt-mcfarland-mastering-colorist-interview-color_timer_podcast/Buy the Color Timer Shirt, now for sale: https://vincenttaylorcolor.myshopify.com/===Matt McFarland is a Digital Intermediate & Mastering Colorist at ColorTime based in Los Angeles.In this episode of The Color Timer Podcast, we have a wonderful conversation that delves into the world of remastering classic films from days gone by, cult films, and those that turned into classics almost right after they were released.I had briefly considered listing Todd's films, but honestly, the list is so massive that the following shortlist misses out on so many amazing films that he has worked on. So definitely check out his IMDB, and you'll see exactly the films that Matt has been involved with. Here are a few highlights to whet your appetite:- Mad Max: Fury Road – Mastering Colorist: Special Edition- Pacific Rim – DI Color Assist- Flight – Colorist- Up In The Air – Colorist- Revolutionary Road – Colorist- Hustle & Flow – Colorist- Matchstick Men – Remastering ColoristYou'll soon see that there are more variables to manage than you might have imagined when bringing these films back to life. It's inspiring to hear Matt's combination of grading and analytical skills to achieve a result that not only pleases the filmmakers but also delights the fans! You'll quickly see why Matt's unofficial job description is that of a ‘forensic colorist'.- - -Editor: Rich RoddmanExecutive Producer: https://mixinglight.comPodcast Home: https://colortimerpodcast.mixinglight.com (00:00) - - Introduction (01:55) - - Matt's Career Journey (03:28) - - How the Re-mastering process begins (04:41) - - Being a Forensic Colorist (06:02) - - Does Matt reference the original prints? (06:52) - - Fixing mistakes vs original intent (09:32) - - Directors, when remastering to HDR (11:00) - - Studio motivations for remastering (12:09) - - Remastering Wayne's World (12:50) - - Remastering King Creole (14:22) - - What is actually being Archived? (16:35) - - ACES and the future of remastering (20:40) - - Matt's top three favorite films (21:30) - - Conclusion

They're one of the most asked about plant materials on sites and designs and The McFarlands spend 54 minutes discussing them on this week's episode of The Growing Season.  Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland spend close to an hour on hydrangeas.  From 5-10 classic varieties to dozens upon dozens of variations of the flowering shrub the hydrangea has bloomed in popularity.  Oakleaf, big leaf, smooth, french, panicle and climbers are all discussed alongside how and what to design in with them.  Is it true that hydrangeas can take dense shade?   Yes and no.  The trio explain.  How do you prune hydrangeas?   That's where things get interesting.  Matt explains in heavy detail how and when to prune the various varieties of hydrangeas.  It can be overwhelming. Are there reblooming hydrangeas?   If so, how would one get them to rebloom?What about ever bloomers?  Is there such a thing.  The McFarlands discuss hydrangea trees and how to design with them.  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.

Children of the wind, rejoice! Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland unearth the secrets of ornamental grasses on this week's episode of The Growing Season.  All grasses can be linked back to something called "The Timothy Grass."   What's the history of said grass?   How does the lineage work?What about grasses in shade?   They exist and THEY ARE WONDERFUL!Matt tells a story about lilac's pollinating and by-law officers.  Not kidding.Forest grass, festuca, Red Baron grass, ribbon grass, zebra grass and sedges all come into focus. Jack explains how to transplant your potted grasses and keep them for the winter to include in your gardening adventures next season. Why are grasses so prominent in modern landscapes?How do you prune ornamental grasses?  Lynne explains. 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.

You'd be amazed at how many horticultural organisms have cancer fighting elements built in. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland base this week's episode of The Growing Season on Jack's recovery from cancer. Jack details his stay at the Princess Margaret Cancer Lodge and how The Growing Season can get involved in the gardens there. Black Walnut, maple, pines are just some of the plants that are discussed. BUT!  Insects. Insects come into focus. Ants are being used to “sniff out” cancer tumours. Studies are being conducted but the early results are interesting. Wasps and dogs are also known to be used to fight cancer. Thyme can be used for many an application but it's effect on cancer is discussed.  How about maple syrup. Good for pancakes AND for cancer. Jack licks toads or at least Matt imagines he should. Lynne details a cancer treatment using almonds that was prominent decades ago. 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.

So they're not as much work as everyone says!ROSES.  Years ago this word struck fear into the hearts of many a gardener.  Roses, renown for their beautiful blooms and fragrance BUT along with that comes disease, fungus and insects.  Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland cautiously guide this week's episode of The Growing Season into the world of roses.  Matt rants - which is becoming commonplace.  The correlation between pollinators and roses starts the show.  The history of the rose, the cultivation methods and the various sub-groups of these lovely plants are highlighted.  The latest "tech" in roses is discussed.  What are the newest varieties on the market and how do they differ from the classic varietals?Are there roses geared for ultra cold climates?   Reblooming, ever-blooming and pruning of roses is heavily discussed. 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. 

"Splish splash I was taking a bath...."One of the most maintenance heavy features for your garden takes centre stage on this week's episode of The Growing Season.  Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland uncover the ins and outs of installing a water feature.Matt discusses why he moved away from installing the outdoor water holes and what drove him to get back into it.  Has the technology changed since he was away?   What is new and exciting? Leaking used to be a real issue but there have been developments in the tech to remedy that situation.   How do you make the waterfall look "natural?"   What location on your property serves the feature best?The McFarlands detail the construction of their new waterfall and how that dovetails into builds brought to you by The Growing Season. 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.

The GTA has had record levels of rainfall over the last 6-8 weeks. What does that mean for gardeners. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland open this week's episode of The Growing Season with a rant from Matt. Matt is offended! Fear does all this rain mean for the growth of your plant material outside of rapid growth? Disease and fungus can be exacerbated by rain. What should you look out for when it comes to moisture and disease. The trio chat about pruning at this time of year. “Windowing” is discussed and Matt explains why it's necessary. Amending with much isn't essential and the McFarlands explain why. 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. 

LLLLLEEEETTSS GET READY TO RRRRRUUUUUMMMMBBBBLLLLEEE!In what will be called the greatest battle horticulture has ever seen The Growing Season has ringside seats in the fight between annuals and perennials.Which will come out victorious?  Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland weigh in on the debate on this week's show?  Aren't annuals more financially feasible?   Why choose perennials?  What is an annual?   Is a Butterfly Bush an annual?  For The Growing Season it kinda is! Dahlias - are they annuals? Kinda. The McFarland's chat about how to pick an annual at the nursery.  What is the most popular annual for 2024?AND THEN PERENNIALS!  Tickseed, Blanket Flower, Black Eyed Susie, Helenium, Echinacea, Ligularia, Asters and more are the plants that feature in this week's show.An update on Jack's health is broadcasted. 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. 

Follow my lead!   Green is all you need.  In some cases, the statement above is correct.  Horticulturally, green is used to keep your plant pals growing strong.  But what about colour?   Is it possible to have all that green hold hands with some prolonged colour over the course of the spring, summer and  fall?Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland talk about long bloomers on this week's episode of The Growing Season.What is a long bloomer?   How long is long in a bloomer?  The McFarland's reveal a little about how they design with prolonged flowerers. Monarda, Roses, Goldenrod, Japanese Kerria, hostas, Coreopsis, Rozanne Geranium, Phlox, Lilac and the new Bloomerang Lilac come into focus. Is the reblooming weigela?   Yup!   Its really cool!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. 

It's been called the greatest wealth transfer in history - It is estimated that $84 trillion in assets is set to change hands over the next 20 years. Not surprisingly, real estate accounts for the vast percentage of this wealth.  The Delaware Statutory Trust can be a great tool for helping investors preserve their wealth and pass their assets to the next generation. Kay Properties & Investments senior vice presidents Alex Madden and Matt McFarland explain exactly how Delaware Statutory Trusts can help investors with wealth preservation. 

Easy now!   There's no reason to get upset.Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland dive into trees that tear tirelessly.  They WEEP!    You get it? The various organisms that are pendulous in nature become the focus of this week's episode of The Growing Season.  "Pleaching" is discussed but Matt has no idea what it is.Weeping beech, weeping willow, weeping redbud, weeping Japanese maple and the HOLY GRAIL of weepers - The Camperdown Elm are just some of focus. This is flowering cherry season!   Many cherry trees weep so why not chat about it? CRABAPPLES!   Friend or foe? A new variety of Goldenrod is fawned over. 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. 

Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland steer this week's episode of The Growing Season into all things Yellow. The Growing Season's Colour Series continues with a colour that tends to be a divisive topic amongst gardeners.Are you a fan of the colour yellow?   Do you dislike it?   If so, why?Many of the heavy hitters in a yellow variety feature:  Dandelions, witch hazel, forsythia, daylily, tickseed, black eyed susie.Matt detests forsythia and he explains why.The trio discuss the loveliness of Japanese Kerria.  IT IS THE BEST. Yellow hostas are a subject of discussion to great effect. Matt plays "imagine, if you will" with Jack.  They step back in the mid 1980's. 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. 

"Coming up we'll talk to you about edible herbs and how they can be considered 'sage advice!'"  [BA DUM CHING!]Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland celebrate Earth Day in style with a 54 minute discussion on plants that produce fruit, berries and nuts. EDIBLES - not marijuana, but plants that produce stuff that can be eaten...Apple trees, specifically espaliers, are highlighted.  Its a case of making lemons out of lemonade, so to speak. Blueberries, raspberries, currents, strawberries are subjects of discourse to the surprise of absolutely no one. How do you prune fruiting plant materials?   There are simple rules that will steer you away from trouble. Is there a pruning method that will help to increase yield when it comes to fruiters.  YUP!   And we guide you through it!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. 

Bunnies, bulbs and bougainvillea!  We'll, not the last one but it started with “B” so it fit. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland continue to celebrate spring on The Growing Season. McFarland Park is about to undergo an expansion. The trio detail the new elements to be installed. Jack and Lynne offer an update that may impact the show slightly over the next few months. We'd love your positive thoughts and energy. Onto horticulture!  Being that it's Easter weekend why not focus on Hydrangeas and Easter Lilles. How do you care for these little plants indoors?  How do you transfer them outdoors and have them survive? Matt talks about plant field trips. Battling chinch and Japanese beetle naturally is discussed. Avoiding stepping on emerging plants Cole's into focus. Matt hates bulbs. He explains why. Why perennials should you be splitting at this time of year?  What perennials shouldn't be split right now?  What perennials should not be split EVER?Spring fertilizer is discussed. 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. 

Lets get down to some horticultural history.Gardens through time are the focus of this week's episode of The Growing Season.  The Aztecs, The Myans, The Romans, The French, The Indians and The Japanese come into focus as some of the innovators in garden tech.  The French, in particular, have some sordid history intertwined with their horticulture. THEY HAD THEIR CAKE AND ATE AND ATE AND ATE!Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland meander through the history books and uncover some of the most discussed horticultural spaces that have ever graced a landscape.  Matt also details The Growing Season's new position featuring in horticultural segments on The Weather Network.  Being so close to St. Patrick's Day the trio discuss the ins and outs of how horticulture intersect with Green Beer Day. What was the main cause of the potato famine in Ireland?   How does this tie into St. Patrick's Day. All that and more...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. 

Working on real estate investments is challenging enough but what if you are operating a business of owning and managing rental properties with your spouse or life partner?This episode covers so much from tips on what not to do and tips on how to do this work better.And let's face it, much of this information is common sense and many of us already know it…but we may not be doing it.We polled our favorite husband and wife real estate investment teams and got their take and best advice on what it takes to work with your significant other and they did not disappoint!So, whether you are already married and investing with your spouse or you hope to do so one day, this is a great episode to listen to. LINKS

Kay Properties & Investments Betty Friant, Managing Director and Executive Vice President and Matt McFarland, Senior Vice President discuss in detail two current debt-free DST offerings from Kay Properties & Investments.  Debt-Free DST Offering Number One: The first offering is for a Pepsi Distribution DST 64. This Net Lease Distribution DST is located in Frankfort, NY and is a 61,000 square foot industrial building with brand new construction. This asset has a current 10 year net lease on the property and is eligible for a 721 Exchange Rollup as a potential exit strategy.  Debt-Free DST Offering Number Two:  The second offering is for Florida Net Lease 72 DST. This asset currently has a new 20-year net lease in place that is corporately guaranteed with annual rental increases. Located in the Miami MSA, this net lease is for a Guidepost Montessori school. 

We know, we know, you're ACHING to get out into your garden and start the wheels in motion.  Can you do ANYTHING in the garden right now?   How about pruning?  Is it too early to prune?   Many of us would like to get a head start on gardening activities so this week's topic dovetails perfectly.Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland dive into the topic of dormancy pruning and why/when it can be done.  The various types of pruning are discussed and when they are to be used. New wood, old wood and all the in-betweens are explored on this week's episode of The Growing Season. What if you've had ice damage on a tree?  Do you prune now or do you have to wait?  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. 

Soooo, how exactly does that dandelion grown AND THRIVE in the asphalt on the 401?Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland discuss extremes and how horticultural organisms have adapted to exist in such environments.  Alpine areas, extreme cold, extreme heat, lack of oxygen and many locations come into focus on this episode of The Growing Season. How exactly do they grow plant materials on the space station?   What measures are taken to ensure success?The adaptations of plants growing in extremely moist areas is an interesting topic. To make a long story short, these plants grow in the most inhospitable environments imaginable and The McFarland's uncover it. 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. 

Knickers made of nettles?   Wouldn't that hurt?This week Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland discuss how horticulture and textiles converge.  The Growing Season tackles the putting on of your plants, as in how textiles are created using plants in an effort to increase sustainability. Athletic supports, dresses, tops, bottoms, hand bags and many more garments are all being made using materials like potato skins, pineapple parts and apples.  Can you get high if your hemp hoodie burns?   The trio pontificate. Matt rants on organic farming.  Parblex... Popular in Ireland AND during the Superbowl.   You'll find out what we're talking about. 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.  

Let's gather around the Yohimbe tree and get frisky! Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland guide The Growing Season into all things planted and sexy on this week's episode. In honour of Valentines Day the trio discuss the upcoming plants that put a tilt in your kilt. Is there any truth to the rumour of aphrodisiacs being a part of certain plants' operating system?  Which profession gets the most action? You'll be surprised to learn. Onions, garlic, chocolate,  Spanish fly, nettles and ants are linked to arousal. Yes. Nettles. Will honey get your honey in the mood. Yes. Listen in to find out how. Bananas and pomegranate. Stock up. Pansies, violas and morning glories are also known to start engines. 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. 

Life finds a way…Matt McFarland's love of Jurassic Park takes centre stage on this week's episode of The Growing Season. Are there any prehistoric plants still around in present day?  You'll be surprised to learn that the answer is resounding yes. A breakdown of the lifecycle of the Gingko tree is tasked on the trio. Trees the size of skyscrapers, bees changing size, and volcanic soil all fit into the McFarland's trip into prehistoric plants. A group of super secret pines in Australia is discussed. Is black pepper prehistoric? Is it possible to bring prehistoric plants via cloning a la Jurassic Park. Let's find out. 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. 

At the time of recording, the Greater Toronto Area has seen 30 hours of clear skies, so far, this winter.  WHAT!?   Yeah.  Its been THAT dreary.With that, Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland guide The Growing Season into a chat about low light houseplants.  You can't get your gardening fix outdoors?  No matter, lets move things inside.  Are there any easy tips to ensure vitality for indoor plants?  Are they easier or tougher to care for in comparison to their outdoor counterparts. Using snow and rain as a water source is discussed.  What about tap water?   How is that for the watering of plants? Indoor plants and your pets becomes a topic.Croton, Snake plant, Schefflera, Money Plant, Jade Plant, Spider Plants, Aloe Veras, Bamboo Plants and many more are discussed.  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. 

Kay Properties and Investment's Delaware Statutory Trust experts, Matt McFarland and Alex Madden examine the mechanisms for using Delaware Statutory Trusts as a debt replacement strategy for 1031 exchanges. 

Listen to Steve Haskell and Matt McFarland, two Senior Vice Presidents with Kay Properties as they discus the dangers of over-concentration in real estate investing, and how Delaware Statutory Trusts can help investors potentially create a potentially more diversfied real estate portfolio. While diversification does not guarantee profits or protects agains losses, being able to establish a portfolio with multiple asset classes across multiple geographic regions is one of the benefits associated with Delaware Statutory Trusts.