Humans aren't the only ones that have to adapt to a colder climate during the winter months. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland track the migration patterns of Canada geese. Why do they fly south for the winter. "Whiffing" is a landing maneuver used by geese. What is it used for? Matt talks about his love of the film "Predator: Badlands." Go and see it. Down jackets worn by birds in the winter is a real thing. Birds have remarkable winter adaptations.&nbs...
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Humans aren't the only ones that have to adapt to a colder climate during the winter months. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland track the migration patterns of Canada geese. Why do they fly south for the winter. "Whiffing" is a landing maneuver used by geese. What is it used for? Matt talks about his love of the film "Predator: Badlands." Go and see it. Down jackets worn by birds in the winter is a real thing. Birds have remarkable winter adaptations.&nbs...
The Growing Season, Sept. 27, 2025 - Teeny, Tiny Plants
The Growing Season
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The Growing Season, Sept. 27, 2025 - Teeny, Tiny Plants
Good things come in small packages. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland chat all things small on this week's episode of The Growing Season. Take the full-sized version of a large plant and miniaturize it and that's what we're talking about. The differences between full-sized, semi-dwarf and dwarf kick off the show. Espaliers are the first out of the gate. Squirrels and apple trees are a highlight. Baseball and apples. What!? Blueberries have been tough for The Growin...
The Growing Season
Humans aren't the only ones that have to adapt to a colder climate during the winter months. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland track the migration patterns of Canada geese. Why do they fly south for the winter. "Whiffing" is a landing maneuver used by geese. What is it used for? Matt talks about his love of the film "Predator: Badlands." Go and see it. Down jackets worn by birds in the winter is a real thing. Birds have remarkable winter adaptations.&nbs...
