DON'T EAT THOSE CHOCOLATE RAISINS.

Its that time of year that chocolate raisins, aka Bunny Poop, comes into focus horticulturally. The largest bunny of them all appears this weekend - The EASTER BUNNY.

Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland detail what Easter means to their family. Jack and Lynne have an especially important event tied to the Easter weekend.

The tree that gives chocolate is the first in line at the horticultural party. The TGS trio highlight its history.

The "midge fly" has a major role in chocolate and Matt asserts that Easter's prototypical creature needs to be reassessed.

Easter and Australia is discussed. What is a Nelly White? Why are we talking about Komodo dragons?

Where are Easter Lily's grown? How do you care for them when they find their way into your home? Lynne details the how-to.

A brand new gadget could be the key to perfect tropical plant watering.

Lynne eats. Matt vomits.

Forced air and radiators in homes tie into the care of your Easter plants.

Chrysanthemum, poinsettias, deciduous trees and soya beans factor into a discussion.

A brand new hydrangea variety is created on the fly. Speaking of hydrangeas, getting all sciency with their bloom colour caps the show off.

How do you "harden off" an easter hydrangea to allow it to be transplanted into your flower beds.

Can you plant dahlia bulbs right now?

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No! It's not Halloween yet.

But, "THEY'RE HERE!" That famous line uttered in Steven Spielberg's 1982 classic "Poltergeist" becomes the jumping off point for this week's episode of The Growing Season.

Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland dive into all the horticultural items that are current emerging at this time of the year.

"This is not the time to be out on job sites..." We know, its a downer BUT that doesn't mean we can't talk about what's to come...

Movie trivia kicks the show off. With the amount of snow and cold that gripped the GTA this winter passed are we to expect a reduced amount of Japanese Beetles this season? The McFarlands discuss.

Matt has some news with regards to Humber College.

What pollinators emerge first? You'd be surprised to learn.

Matt discusses "No Mow May" and its pros and cons. Trilliums and ants. There's a link. Let's uncover it.

Tundra Swans. WHAT? Some birds make a 90,000km trip to return to our borders in the spring. Why do certain birds migrate and others don't?

Why does Daylight Savings Time exist? Why is it still being used?

Migration is driven by nature, not by bird feeders.

Which birds return to our trees first in the earliest parts of the spring?

Ravens are remarkably intelligent.

Plants that "bloom on old wood" need to be pruned at a specific time. The McFarlands discuss.

The trio's favourite flowering spring plants are revealed.

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Jack McFarland is built to survive!

Jack calls in for the final time from Sunnybrook's St. John's rehab facility for final time on this week's episode of The Growing Season.

Jack, Lynne and Matt highlight the plants that can tolerate the wild swings in weather and temperature that are common at this time of the year.

There are so many that respond with "is that all you got?" whilst raging at Mother Nature.

The time of year makes the clients go squirrely and Matt has to talk them into a peaceful mindset.

Snow is an insulator. What happens when it recedes and the temperature drops? How do emerging plants survive this?

Mosses are able to engage in reproduction while being covered in a blanket of snow.

Snow mould and its effect on allergy sufferers.

The resin in evergreens creates a wonderful defence against cold. Speaking of evergreens, the giant coastal redwoods feature prominently on todays show.

Matt highlights a few movies you should spend some time with.

What are the "White Mountains?" Jurupa Oaks - the oldest oak on earth. You'd be surprised to know how long these trees can live.

The longest living flowering tree is revealed. Its 2000 years old.

Bleeding Hearts, Hostas, Sedum, Yarrow, Echinacea and Russian Sage are built to survive.

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