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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,…
9 months, 1 week 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…
9 months, 3 weeks 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 …
9 months, 4 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…
10 months 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…
10 months, 1 week ago
Gardenbite: Tips for overwintering potted perennials | #GoodGrowing
Have you ever had a container planter with perennials and excitedly waited for them to resume growth in the spring, but it never happened? Perennials…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep. 232 The Cranberry Story: Native Roots and Modern Agriculture | #Good Growing
Episode 271
Discover the fascinating world of cranberries in this episode of Good Growing. Horticulture educators Chris Enroth and Ken Johnson explore the histor…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Ep. 231 New Additions to Illinois’ Invasive Species List | #GoodGrowing
Episode 270
In this episode of Good Growing, horticulture educators Chris Enroth and Ken Johnson dive into the latest updates to the Illinois Exotic Weed Act, wh…
11 months ago
Ep. 230 From alien wasps to zombie ants, parasites are all around | #GoodGrowing
Episode 269
It’s a Halloween Spooktacular! While they are usually overlooked, parasites are all around us. Check out this week’s Good Growing Podcast as we explo…
11 months, 1 week ago
Ep. 229 Why Leaves Change in the Fall and Which Trees Do It Best | #Good Growing
Episode 268
In this episode of Good Growing, Chris Enroth and Ken Johnson dive into the science and spectacle of fall foliage. From the pigments behind the seaso…
11 months, 2 weeks ago