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Ep. 253 Garden Q&A: Is it Poison Hemlock? Weird Pepper Myths, Bluebird Drama, and more! | #GoodGrowing
Episode 294
Got weird plants in your yard? Strange damage on your trees? Or birds attacking your truck? You’re not alone! In this Good Growing Podcast Q&A episod…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep. 252 Growing together: Three Sisters gardening | #GoodGrowing
Episode 293
This week on the Good Growing Podcast, we dig into the Three Sisters gardening method, an Indigenous planting system that brings corn, beans, and sq…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Ep. 251 Celebrating the Year of the Azalea and Talking How to Grow Them | #GoodGrowing
Episode 292
The National Garden Bureau has named 2026 the Year of the Azalea! Ken, Emily, and Chris are digging into what makes these colorful (and sometimes fin…
5 months ago
Ep. 250 Tree care pet peeves | #GoodGrowing
Episode 291
Long-time listeners know that Ken, Chris, and Emily are passionate about proper plant care practices. On this week’s podcast, the team discusses six …
5 months, 1 week ago
Ep. 249 Common Tree Diseases and Insect Pests in Illinois and What to Do About Them | #GoodGrowing
Episode 290
As we reach Arbor Day this month of April, the Good Growing team dives into the biotic world of tree pests and diseases, breaking down what’s really …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
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…
5 months, 3 weeks 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—…
6 months 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…
6 months, 1 week 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…
6 months, 1 week 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…
6 months, 2 weeks ago