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Gardenbite: The Science of Backyard Bird Care | #GoodGrowing
Episode 278
Welcome back to the Good Growing Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re sharing a special throwback conversation with Dr. Michael Ward, ornithologist at …
2 months, 1 week ago
Ep. 237 Looking back on 2025 and looking forward to 2026 | #GoodGrowing
Episode 277
It’s a new year, which means a new gardening season will be here before we know it. Check out this week’s Good Growing Podcast as we look back on our…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep. 236 Persimmon Growing Facts & Folklore | #GoodGrowing
Episode 275
Join us for a deep dive into the fascinating world of American persimmons (Diospyros virginiana)! In this episode of the Good Growing Podcast, Chris,…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Ep. 235 Evergreen Extravaganza: From pines to cedars and beyond | #GoodGrowing
Episode 276
From pines and spruces to firs and cedars, evergreens are an important part of many landscapes in Illinois. Join us as we explore what makes these pl…
3 months, 1 week ago
Ep. 234 Persimmon: Growing and Eating Illinois' Sweetest Fruit | #GoodGrowing
Episode 274
Persimmons are sweet, native to Illinois, and sometimes astringent! In this episode of Good Growing, Chris Enroth and Ken Johnson sit down with Nick …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep. 233 Deck the halls with holly: Growing and enjoying Ilex spp. | #GoodGrowing
Episode 273
Holly isn’t just a festive decoration; it’s a plant with a rich history that can be incorporated into almost any garden. Check out this week’s Good G…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Gardenbite: Cut Stump Herbicide Treatment to Control Bush Honeysuckle | #GoodGrowing
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, if you’re battling invasive bush honeysuckle! In this Garden Bite, Chris from the Good Growing podcast wal…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Gardenbite: Tips for overwintering potted perennials | #GoodGrowing
Have you ever had a container planter with perennials and excitedly waited for them to resume growth in the spring, but it never happened? Perennials…
4 months ago
Ep. 232 The Cranberry Story: Native Roots and Modern Agriculture | #Good Growing
Episode 271
Discover the fascinating world of cranberries in this episode of Good Growing. Horticulture educators Chris Enroth and Ken Johnson explore the histor…
4 months, 1 week ago
Ep. 231 New Additions to Illinois’ Invasive Species List | #GoodGrowing
Episode 270
In this episode of Good Growing, horticulture educators Chris Enroth and Ken Johnson dive into the latest updates to the Illinois Exotic Weed Act, wh…
4 months, 2 weeks ago