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Ep. 269 Sedums: Tough, Diverse, and Complicated | #GoodGrowing
Episode 310
Sedums are some of the toughest and most versatile plants in the garden, but they're also at the center of a botanical identity crisis. This week on …
6 hours ago
Ep. 268 Tornadoes, rain, and El Niño: Looking back and ahead at Illinois weather in 2026 | #GoodGrowing
Episode 309
Illinois has experienced no shortage of weather headlines this year. Check out this week's Good Growing Podcast as we talk with Illinois State Climat…
1 week ago
Ep. 267 Growing on rocks: Exploring gravel gardens | #GoodGrowing
Episode 308
Gravel gardens are a new approach to gardening that utilizes a deep layer of gravel and deep-rooted plants to create a low-maintenance landscape. In …
2 weeks ago
Ep. 266 Lesser-Known Minor Bulbs That Shine in Spring | #GoodGrowing
Episode 307
Planning for spring starts in fall! In this episode of the Good Growing Podcast, we venture beyond tulips and daffodils to explore the world of minor…
3 weeks ago
Ep. 265 Insects in the fall and what we can do to help them | #GoodGrowing
Episode 306
As summer gives way to fall, insects are busy preparing for winter in a variety of ways. Tune in to this week’s Good Growing Podcast as we explore wh…
4 weeks ago
Ep. 264 Goldenrod for every garden | #GoodGrowing
Episode 305
As autumn approaches, one of the standout flowers that is beginning to bloom is goldenrod. Dozens of species are native to the Midwest, and more than…
1 month ago
Ep. 263 It's Not a Disease! Common Tomato Fruit Problems You Can't Spray Away | #GoodGrowing
Episode 304
Tomatoes may be the most popular garden crop, but they can also be the most frustrating. If your tomatoes are cracking, developing black spots on the…
1 month, 1 week ago
Ep. 262 Growing orchids at home: Easier than you think | #GoodGrowing
Episode 303
Orchids have a reputation for being difficult to grow, but they may be easier than you think! Check out this week’s Good Growing Podcast, where we ar…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Ep. 261 Horticultural rules of thumb | #GoodGrowing
Episode 302
This week’s Good Growing Podcast explores some common horticultural “rules of thumb” that might make garden and landscape care easier and more succes…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Ep. 260 Managing Stormwater with Rain Gardens | #GoodGrowing
Episode 301
Rain gardens are one of the most effective tools homeowners can use to manage stormwater, reduce runoff, and add beauty to the landscape. In this epi…
2 months ago