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Ep. 215 Get to Know Asclepias (Milkweed) 2025 plant of the year | #GoodGrowing
Episode 252
In this episode of the Good Growing Podcast, horticulture educators Chris Enroth and Ken Johnson dive deep into the fascinating world of milkweed—als…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep. 214 Backyard grapes: From vine to wine, juice, or snack | #GoodGrowing
Episode 251
Have you ever dreamed of harvesting your own grapes right from your backyard? Or maybe you have a grape plant or two and are unsure of how to care fo…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Ep. 213 Summer Mosquito Control: What Really Works to Keep Bites Away |#GoodGrowing
Episode 250
Tired of being a mosquito magnet? In this episode of the Good Growing podcast, horticulture educators Chris Enroth and Ken Johnson bust common mosqui…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Ep. 212 Peonies: Beauty, history, and backyard blooms | #GoodGrowing
Episode 249
Peonies are a springtime showstopper, fragrant, full, and beloved in gardens across the world. Check out this week’s Good Growing Podcast and explore…
10 months ago
Gardenbite: The life and bites of buffalo gnats | #GoodGrowing
It’s late spring, which means buffalo gnats are back and biting. This week on the Good Growing Podcast, we take a look at buffalo gnats, where they l…
10 months, 1 week ago
Ep. 211 Gardening Tips for Spring: Hardening Off Plants and Managing Pests | #GoodGrowing
Episode 247
Join Chris Enroth and Ken Johnson, horticulture educators with University of Illinois Extension, as they dive into the most pressing spring gardening…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep. 210 No Mow May: What is it and does it work in Illinois | #GoodGrowing
Episode 246
The calendar has turned to May, which means it’s time for No Mow May. No Mow May was started to help pollinators, but does No Mow May work well in Il…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Ep. 209 Vegetable gardening in small spaces | #GoodGrowing
Episode 245
From getting exercise to growing your own food to a sense of accomplishment, there are many benefits to having a vegetable garden. However, sometimes…
11 months ago
Ep. 208 IPM: Techniques, Tools, and Tips for a Healthier Garden | #GoodGrowing
Episode 244
Join Chris Enroth and Ken Johnson on the Good Growing podcast as they dive into the world of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). In this episode, they …
11 months, 1 week ago
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 e…
11 months, 2 weeks ago