The Growing Season, July 12, 2025 - Lilies

Currently blooming in a garden near you! 

The Growing Season highlights Lilies on this week’s episode. 

Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland discuss the little blooming bombs that are currently visible in your garden. 

What makes a lily a lily? Are they native to Canada? 

What does Clint Eastwood have to do with Day Lilies? There is a correlation. 

They’re called Daylilies because they only bloom for a single day. Seriously. The trio discuss. 

Spider mite is discussed.  The name “Stella” is used continuously throughout the show. 

The McFarlands discuss their most used perennials. The blooming cycle of a rebloomer comes into focus. 

Daylilies, asiatic, calla, canna, sword lily and “ditch” lilies all share the spotlight. 

“Die-back” perennials become a focus. 

Matt loses his way. Well-behaved plants helps him find his way back. 

DARNED BLEEDING HEARTS. 

Tender bulbed varieties of Lilies are mentioned. 

Matt shies away from using delphiniums and gladiolus. Why?

What is a “Turk’s Cap?”

Epsom salts and Lilies are discussed. 

Companion plants for your Lillie’s are introduced. 

Tune in.

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