Podcast Episodes

Ep. 207 Bee Conservation: Honeybees, Native Bees, and Their Roles | #GoodGrowing

Episode 243

Join us on the Good Growing podcast as we dive into the fascinating world of bees with horticulture educators Chris Enroth and Ken Johnson. In this episode, we explore the differences between honeybe…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ep. 206 Answering your spring gardening questions | #GoodGrowing

Episode 242

Spring has arrived, which means the gardening questions have started coming into Extension offices. Tune in to this week’s Good Growing Podcast as we answer some of the questions that have come into …

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep. 205 Spring Ephemerals: Discovering Hidden Woodland Treasures | #GoodGrowing

Episode 241

Welcome to another episode of the Good Growing podcast! Join horticulture educators Chris Enroth and Ken Johnson as they dive into the fascinating world of spring ephemerals. These early bloomers eme…

Published on 5 months ago

Ep. 204 Decoding Soil Test Results: What those numbers really mean | #GoodGrowing

Episode 240

Welcome to the Good Growing Podcast! In this episode, horticulture educators Chris Enroth and Ken Johnson dive deep into the world of soil testing. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Ep. 203 Native grasses and pollinators: The overlooked role of native grasses in supporting pollinators | #GoodGrowing

Episode 239

Native grasses are often overlooked when it comes to pollinators, but they can play a crucial role in supporting many different types of pollinators. Tune in to this week’s Good Growing Podcast to di…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ep. 202 The Humble Garden Pea: History and How to Grow Them | #GoodGrowing

Episode 238

Welcome to another episode of the Good Growing Podcast! Join horticulture educators Chris Enroth and Ken Johnson as they delve into the fascinating world of garden peas, Pisum sativum. Explore the ri…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep. 201 Chamomile: Discover 2025's herb of the year | #GoodGrowing

Episode 237

Join horticulture educators Chris Enroth and Ken Johnson from the University of Illinois Extension as they delve into the fascinating world of chamomile, the 2025 Herb of the Year. In this episode, C…

Published on 6 months ago

Ep. 200 Monstera: From the rainforest to must-have houseplant | #GoodGrowing

Episode 236

Have you joined the Monstera craze? With their unique leaves and forms, Monsteras have become popular houseplants. Check out this week’s Good Growing Podcast to learn about Monstera plants, including…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Gardenbite: Tree Topping - A result of chainsaws and bad decisions | #GoodGrowing

In this episode of the Good Growing podcast, horticulture educator Chris Enroth with University of Illinois Extension takes us on a deep dive into the controversial practice of tree topping. Often re…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ep. 199 The return of the Grow Along | #GoodGrowing

Episode 235

Looking to try something new in the garden this year? You’re in luck because, back by popular demand, the Good Growing Grow Along returns with a fresh lineup of unique and beautiful plants for 2025. …

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago