The Growing Season, Aug 22, 2026 - Hostas 2026

“Questions, concerns, queries?” Lets chat! Does having Hostas in your garden “devalue” its aesthetic? Some of Matt McFarland’s clients think so. Hostas get their time in the shade on this week’s episode of The Growing Season. A ditch in Jack and Lynne McFarland’s neighbourhood kicks the show off. It’s an interesting conversation. Bylaws, bees and blowing wind feature prominently. “Hostas are the queen of the shade”. Slugs lurk in the shadows and are the main enem...