The Growing Season, July 19, 2025 - July All-Stars

All stars in July aren’t only reserved for baseball!

This week on The Growing Season, Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland dive into the horticultural all stars of July. 

Nothing blooms in July says the client. LIES. 

Matt tells a swimming story. 

HERstory returns to The Growing Seasom airwaves. Lynne discusses how the month of July got its name. What are the “Dog Days” of summer? 

TONS OF THINGS ARE BLOOMING RIGHT NOW. 

Portulaca, phlox, echinacea, delphinium and many more are discussed. 

Is July too late to be planting a landscape? Even plant materials, if taken care of properly can thrive in a summer install. 

Are you going on vacation? It affects your new garden. 

“Water till the ground is shiny…” Sod watering is also touched on. 

Matt hates hosta blooms. Touch of Class Hosta gets its time in the spotlight. 

The Seven Sons tree is revealed. The trio discuss The Purple Smokebush. It’s a cool shrub. 

Serviceberry, serviceberry, serviceberry. Matt weeps about Butterfly Bush and Bloomerang Lilac. 

Hydrangea are going bonkers right now. LETS GO!!! Summersweet is underused but AWESOME.  Many haven't heard of this gloriously scented perennial. 

Pine needles are not a great solution for acidifying soil.

Rose mallow, blazing star, blanket flower, hollyhocks and lavender are all going GREAT GUNS right now.

Why did the Ivory Silk Lilac's blooms blow out so quick this year? 

Jack and Matt argue about Russian Sage. 

Matt gushes about Phlox. 

Tune in.

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