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Ep. 248 Favorite trees for spring: Trees we look forward to every year | #GoodGrowing
Episode 289
Spring has sprung! This week on the Good Growing Podcast, we continue our Arbor Month conversation by sharing our favorite trees for spring, includin…
2 months, 1 week ago
Ep. 247 Planting with Purpose: Tree Equity and Our Communities | #GoodGrowing
Episode 288
In this Arbor Month episode of Good Growing, horticulture educators Chris Enroth, Ken Johnson, and Emily Swihart dig into the concept of tree equity—…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep. 246 From Ancient Crop to Modern Gardens: The Fascinating Story of Figs | #GoodGrowing
Episode 287
Can you really grow edible figs in Illinois—or anywhere in the Midwest? In this episode of the Good Growing Podcast, horticulture educators Chris Enr…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Ep. 245 Growing something new: Plants we’re trying in 2026 | #GoodGrowing
Episode 286
Curious about trying something new in your garden this year? This week on the Good Growing Podcast, we share the unique and unusual plants we’re addi…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Ep. 244 Spring Garden Problem‑Solving: Weeds, Water, Pests, and Cold Snaps | #GoodGrowing
Episode 285
Early spring in the Midwest means unpredictable weather—and plenty of garden questions. After bouncing from 80-degree days to single-digit temperatur…
3 months ago
Ep. 243 Looking toward spring: Our favorite spring flowers | #GoodGrowing
Episode 284
Spring is on the horizon—even if the weather can’t quite make up its mind. In this episode of the Good Growing Podcast, Chris and Ken do a little spr…
3 months, 1 week ago
Ep. 242 The big, colorful world of Crocus | #GoodGrowing
Episode 283
Crocuses may be small, but their world is anything but simple! Check out this week’s Good Growing Podcast, as we dive into the big, colorful world of…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep. 241 Kicking Off the 2026 Grow Along: What We’re Growing and How to Join | #GoodGrowing
Episode 282
Get ready to kick off the 2026 gardening season with the Good Growing team as we unveil this year’s Grow Along plant list. In this episode, Universit…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Ep. 240 Beyond the usual: Exploring some lesser‑known fruits for the garden | #GoodGrowing
Episode 281
Curious about adding something a little different to your backyard orchard? On this week’s Good Growing Podcast, we dive into the flavorful world of …
4 months ago
Gardenbite: Boost Prairie Wildflowers with Winter Overseeding | #GoodGrowing
Join University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Chris Enroth on a winter walk through the prairie as he demonstrates how to overseed an e…
4 months, 1 week ago