Podcast Episodes

Ep. 222 Monarch Butterfly Conservation: Should You Rear Them Indoors? | #GoodGrowing

Episode 260

In this episode of the Good Growing Podcast, horticulture educator Chris Enroth from University of Illinois Extension explores the adversaries of the monarch butterfly, including the controversial pr…

Published on 4 hours ago

Ep. 221 Compost your way: Passive and active composting styles | #GoodGrowing

Episode 259

In this episode, Chris and Ken delve into the complex world of composting. From their passive piles that simply sit and rot (no judgment!) to active setups that require thermometers, turning, and pos…

Published on 1 week ago

Ep. 220 From the ground up: How to create and care for raised bed gardens | #GoodGrowing

Episode 258

Thinking about building raised beds, but not sure where to start? Check out this week’s Good Growing Podcast as we discuss the benefits and challenges of raised bed gardening. From building materials…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Ep. 219 Tree identification: Learning to name the trees around you | #GoodGrowing

Episode 257

Ever wondered how to tell one tree from another—or why it even matters? Check out this week’s Good Growing podcast, where we dive into the magical world of tree identification with horticulture educa…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Ep. 218 Midsummer Lessons: What’s Growing (and Dying) in Our Yards | #GoodGrowing

Episode 256

In this candid and photo-filled episode of the Good Growing Podcast, horticulture educators Chris Enroth and Ken Johnson take you on a tour of their own backyards. You will see the good, bad, and pre…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Gardenbite: Wasps, the unsung heroes of our gardens | #GoodGrowing

Wasps often get a bad reputation for being aggressive and painful pests. However, they play important roles in our gardens. From pollination to pest control, wasps are more helpful than many people r…

Published on 1 month ago

Ep. 217 Agroforestry: Blending trees, crops, ecology, and economy| #GoodGrowing

Episode 255

Have you ever wondered if trees and crops can grow together and actually benefit each other? Or maybe you've heard the term "agroforestry" and aren't quite sure what it means. Check out this week's G…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Gardenbite: Spigelia a native plant for your landscape | #GoodGrowing

In this Gardenbite episode of the Good Growing Podcast, Chris Enroth kicks back over the Fourth of July weekend to flash back to a 2021 chat with Extension educator Elizabeth Wahle, who declares Spig…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gardenbite: Dispelling Myths and Telling the Itchy Truth About Chiggers | #GoodGrowing

In this itchy edition of the Good Growing podcast, horticulture educator Chris Enroth shares his annual run-in with one of summer’s most irritating pests—chiggers. Just in time for the Fourth of July…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ep. 216 Chemical Trespass in Illinois: How Herbicides Are Impacting Native Trees and Ecosystems | #GoodGrowing

Episode 254

In this episode of the Good Growing Podcast, hosts Chris Enroth and Emily Swihart are joined by horticulture educator Ryan Pankau to unpack a 2024 study from the Illinois Natural History Survey. The …

Published on 2 months ago