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Ep. 259 Summertime garden Q&A | #GoodGrowing
Episode 300
Summer is in full swing, and with the heat comes plenty of garden and lawn questions! Join us as we tackle some of the most common summertime issues,…
2 months, 1 week ago
Gardenbite: Color Theory in the Garden | #GoodGrowing
Take your landscape from random to remarkable. In this Gardenbite episode, Illinois Extension horticulture educator Emily Swihart explores how color …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Gardenbite: Containing the Uncontainable: Managing Bamboo | #GoodGrowing
How far can running bamboo run?
Bamboo may look exotic and tropical, but did you know some species can thrive right here in Illinois? In this Gardenbi…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Gardenbite: Weird looking coneflower flowers: Aster yellows and rosette mites | #GoodGrowing
Coneflowers are beloved native plants, but sometimes you may end up with strange-looking flowers. Check out this week's Good Growing Podcast to learn…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Ep. 258 Gardens of the Founding Fathers |#GoodGrowing
Episode 299
As Americans prepare to celebrate the July 4th weekend, Good Growing takes a look at the Founding Fathers as gardeners. In this episode, we explore t…
3 months ago
Ep. 257 Design principles and plants for edible landscapes | #GoodGrowing
Episode 298
In this episode of the Good Growing podcast, we explore the concept of edible landscaping, where ornamental plants double as food sources.
Emily, Ken,…
3 months, 1 week ago
Ep. 256 From mild to wild: Exploring hot peppers | #GoodGrowing
Episode 297
Love them or fear them, hot peppers bring the heat to gardens and kitchens alike. Join us as we dive into the spicy world of peppers with Dr. Jack Mc…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Ep. 255 Big bluestem in the garden | #GoodGrowing
Episode 296
Big bluestem is one of the iconic grasses of the tallgrass prairie, and it's having a moment as this year's Perennial Plant of the Year! Check out th…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Gardenbite: How to Keep Tomatoes Healthy in Summer Heat: Pruning, Support, and Mulch | #GoodGrowing
In this Gardenbite episode of the Good Growing podcast, we dig into essential early summer tomato care to help keep your plants healthy, productive, …
4 months ago
Ep. 254 How We Became Horticulturists: Real Stories & Career Paths in Plant Science | #GoodGrowing
Episode 295
How do you actually become a horticulturist? Is it a straight path—or a winding trail full of unexpected turns?
In this episode of the Good Growing Po…
4 months, 1 week ago