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Ep. 239 Seasonal Affective Disorder: More than the winter blues | #GoodGrowing
Episode 280
Feeling a little low this winter? You’re not alone. This week on the Good Growing Podcast, Family Life Educator Tessa Hobbs‑Curley joins us to discus…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Gardenbite: How Trees Survive Cold Winters | #GoodGrowing
How do trees survive freezing temperatures without turning into popsicles? Well, they do kind of turn into popsicles, but they control which part fre…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Ep. 238 Exploring Ficus: More than the houseplant in the corner | #GoodGrowing
Episode 279
You’ve probably seen Ficus in living rooms, lobbies, or maybe even grown one yourself, but how much do you really know about these iconic houseplants…
5 months ago
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 …
5 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…
5 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,…
5 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…
6 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 …
6 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…
6 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…
6 months, 4 weeks ago