The Good Growing Podcast from University of Illinois Extension helps gardeners grow with confidence. Each episode features research-based advice, practical gardening tips, and engaging conversations on plants, landscapes, ecology, and seasonal garden challenges. Whether you're a beginner gardener or a seasoned plant enthusiast, Good Growing offers timely information to help you create healthier, more successful gardens and landscapes.
Latest Episodes
Ep. 274 Sweet, mild, and famous: Inside the world of Vidalia onions | #GoodGrowing
Why are Vidalia onions so sweet, and what makes them different from every other onion in the grocery store? Check out this week's Good Growing Podcast as we travel to ...
Ep. 273 Plant Problem Diagnostics: the Investigation Process | #GoodGrowing
When plants are having problems, we want to know the cause and how best to help our plants. In this episode, we are joined by Kate Kammler, Field Specialist with the ...
Ep. 272 From Sunlight to Cotton Candy: The Sweet Science of Sugar | #GoodGrowing
It's the annual Good Growing Halloween Spooktacular, and this year's costumes are as sweet as the topic. Join Chris the Chloroplast, Emily as Rosie the Riveter, and Ke...
Ep. 271 From forest to ballpark: The trees behind baseball bats | #GoodGrowing
Baseball bats are such a familiar part of the game that we rarely stop to think about where they come from. Check out this week’s Good Growing Podcast as we explore th...
Ep. 270: Falling for Apples | #GoodGrowing
Fall is the perfect time to focus on apples. In this week’s episode of Good Growing, Ken Johnson and Emily Swihart are joined by Illinois Extension Local Foods and Sma...
