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Ep. 243 Looking toward spring: Our favorite spring flowers | #GoodGrowing
Episode 284
Spring is on the horizon—even if the weather can’t quite make up its mind. In this episode of the Good Growing Podcast, Chris and Ken do a little spr…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Ep. 242 The big, colorful world of Crocus | #GoodGrowing
Episode 283
Crocuses may be small, but their world is anything but simple! Check out this week’s Good Growing Podcast, as we dive into the big, colorful world of…
7 months ago
Ep. 241 Kicking Off the 2026 Grow Along: What We’re Growing and How to Join | #GoodGrowing
Episode 282
Get ready to kick off the 2026 gardening season with the Good Growing team as we unveil this year’s Grow Along plant list. In this episode, Universit…
7 months, 1 week ago
Ep. 240 Beyond the usual: Exploring some lesser‑known fruits for the garden | #GoodGrowing
Episode 281
Curious about adding something a little different to your backyard orchard? On this week’s Good Growing Podcast, we dive into the flavorful world of …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Gardenbite: Boost Prairie Wildflowers with Winter Overseeding | #GoodGrowing
Join University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Chris Enroth on a winter walk through the prairie as he demonstrates how to overseed an e…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
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…
8 months 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…
8 months, 1 week 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…
8 months, 2 weeks 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 …
8 months, 3 weeks 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…
9 months ago