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Ep. 223 Preparing for Fall Drought in the Garden and Landscape | #GoodGrowing
Episode 262
In this episode of Good Growing, horticulture educators Chris Enroth and Ken Johnson dive into the challenges of gardening during Central and Souther…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Gardenbite: Teasel - An invasive species coming to a roadside near you? | #GoodGrowing
Episode 261
If you’ve driven along any interstates or highways in Illinois, there’s a good chance you’ve seen tall plants with spiky flower heads. Teasels have b…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Ep. 222 Monarch Butterfly Conservation: Should You Rear Them Indoors? | #GoodGrowing
Episode 260
In this episode of the Good Growing Podcast, horticulture educator Chris Enroth from University of Illinois Extension explores the adversaries of the…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Ep. 221 Compost your way: Passive and active composting styles | #GoodGrowing
Episode 259
In this episode, Chris and Ken delve into the complex world of composting. From their passive piles that simply sit and rot (no judgment!) to active …
10 months ago
Ep. 220 From the ground up: How to create and care for raised bed gardens | #GoodGrowing
Episode 258
Thinking about building raised beds, but not sure where to start? Check out this week’s Good Growing Podcast as we discuss the benefits and challenge…
10 months, 1 week ago
Ep. 219 Tree identification: Learning to name the trees around you | #GoodGrowing
Episode 257
Ever wondered how to tell one tree from another—or why it even matters? Check out this week’s Good Growing podcast, where we dive into the magical wo…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep. 218 Midsummer Lessons: What’s Growing (and Dying) in Our Yards | #GoodGrowing
Episode 256
In this candid and photo-filled episode of the Good Growing Podcast, horticulture educators Chris Enroth and Ken Johnson take you on a tour of their …
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Gardenbite: Wasps, the unsung heroes of our gardens | #GoodGrowing
Wasps often get a bad reputation for being aggressive and painful pests. However, they play important roles in our gardens. From pollination to pest …
11 months ago
Ep. 217 Agroforestry: Blending trees, crops, ecology, and economy | #GoodGrowing
Episode 255
Have you ever wondered if trees and crops can grow together and actually benefit each other? Or maybe you've heard the term "agroforestry" and aren't…
11 months, 1 week ago
Gardenbite: Spigelia a native plant for your landscape | #GoodGrowing
In this Gardenbite episode of the Good Growing Podcast, Chris Enroth kicks back over the Fourth of July weekend to flash back to a 2021 chat with Ext…
11 months, 2 weeks ago