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Ep. 176 Native Grasses in the Prairie and Your Yard | #GoodGrowing
This week on the Good Growing podcast Ken and Chris chat with Erin Garrett about native grasses and how to use them in our landscapes. Erin is a Natural Resources, Ene...
Ep. 175 Eating periodical cicadas | #GoodGrowing
Are you an adventurous eater or interested in eating insects? You’re in luck! Many places in Illinois are awash in periodical cicadas, and while we usually think of th...
Ep. 174 Monarch Butterfly Science w/ Dr. Andy Davis | #GoodGrowing
This week on the Good Growing podcast we learn about monarch butterfly science from a leading scientist in the field of monarch butterflies, Dr. Andy Davis from Univer...
Ep. 173 Answering Common Lawn Questions | #GoodGrowing
This week on the Good Growing podcast Ken and Chris look at some common lawncare questions. What can you do about growing grass in the shade? Does crabgrass preventer ...
Ep. 172 Growing fruit in containers | #GoodGrowing
Do you want to grow your own fruit but have limited space? Growing fruit in a container may be the solution for you! On this week’s Good Growing Podcast, we welcome ba...
Ep. 171 Periodical Cicada Preparation, Protecting our baby trees! | #GoodGrowing
This week on the Good Growing Podcast Ken has to work hard to contain his excitement for the upcoming periodical cicada emergence. Meanwhile, Chris has been building d...
Ep. 170 Gardening at night: Creating gardens to enjoy at night | #GoodGrowing
Do you enjoy spending your evenings outdoors? On this week’s Good Growing Podcast, we talk about how you can create a garden to be enjoyed at night. Learn about night-...
April is Pond Management Time! Talking aerators, duckweed, and vegetated buffers | #GoodGrowing
This week on the Good Growing Podcast we rewind back to when we sat down in person with Duane Friend to discuss pond management. For this Gardenbite episode, we look s...
Gardenbite: Managing bagworms at home | #GoodGrowing
Have you had problems with bagworms in your landscape? Bagworms are troublesome insects that can make evergreens and other plants rather unsightly. Learn about the lif...
Ep. 169 Growing Perennial Vegetables, Asparagus, Rhubarb & More | #GoodGrowing
This week on the Good Growing Podcast Ken and Chris talk about perennial vegetables that we can grow here in Illinois. Many of the preparation and care instructions ma...
Ep. 168 Starting seeds at home | #GoodGrowing
Have you started your seeds yet? On this week’s Good Growing Podcast, we talk about how you can start your own seeds. Learn about the benefits of starting your own see...
Ep. 167 Garden Trends for 2024 | #GoodGrowing
This week on the Good Growing podcast we chat with horticulture educator Emily Swihart about garden trends to be on the lookout for in 2024. We talk about the rise in ...
Gardenbite: Creating pollinator habitat at home| #GoodGrowing
Has the warm weather got you thinking about gardening, perhaps gardening for pollinators? Learn about how you can create a habitat for pollinators in your own landscap...
Gardenbite: Martha's Picks: Three native plants for your yard | #GoodGrowing
This week we take a look at a clip from 2021 when the Good Growing team sat down with three horticulturists/landscape designers to learn about their favorite native pl...
Ep. 166 Grow something new with us: Good Growing Grow Along | #GoodGrowing
Do you like growing new things in the garden? Then come grow along with us! On this week’s Good Growing Podcast, we roll out our newest project, the Good Growing Grow ...
Ep. 165 Strategies for farming in contaminated soil Part II | #GoodGrowing
This week is the second half of our conversation with Zack Grant about urban farming and dealing with contaminated soils. Zack details techniques that urban farmers an...
Ep. 164 Urban Agriculture & Soil Contamination with Zack Grant Part I | #GoodGrowing
This week on the Good Growing podcast Ken and Chris chat with local foods and small farms educator Zack Grant about urban farming and dealing with contaminated soils. ...
Ep. 163 Winter kids activities for both indoors and out | #GoodGrowing
Have you been stuck indoors with children this winter? Are they driving you crazy? You’re in luck! On this week’s Good Growing Podcast, University of Illinois Extensio...
Ep. 162 The science behind bee hotels | #GoodGrowing
This week’s episode of the Good Growing Podcast features Ken and Chris in conversation with Brodie Dunn and Timo Wayman. The discussion revolves around a new research ...
Gardenbite: Composting with worms indoors | #GoodGrowing
Have you been longing to get outside and play in the dirt? Then vermicomposting may be for you! Learn about how to compost indoors with worms, from containers to use, ...
Ep. 161 Winter Weather and How to Protect Your Plants | #GoodGrowing
This week’s episode of the Good Growing Podcast is all about snow and ice. Ken and Chris discuss how to deal with snow and ice on trees and shrubs, problems to avoid w...
Gardenbite: Pruning backyard fruit trees | #GoodGrowing
It’s that time of year - time to start thinking about pruning your deciduous trees and shrubs. While many of our landscape trees and shrubs don’t necessarily need year...
Gardenbite: A second life to your cut Christmas tree | #GoodGrowing
In this Gardenbite, Chris explores the various ways to recycle your cut Christmas tree. Many Illinoisians have a Christmas tree disposal day where they can throw out a...
Ep. 160 Spice up your holiday with these holiday spices | #GoodGrowing
Join Ken and Chris on a journey around the world as they explore the fascinating history of quintessential holiday spices. In this episode of the Good Growing Podcast,...
Ep. 159 Mistletoe Show: Learn about this holiday parasitic plant | #GoodGrowing
Join us on a horticultural journey through the world of mistletoe. In this episode, we explore the fascinating history and cultural significance of this parasitic plan...
Ep. 158 All about Poinsettias: Myths, legends, how they’re grown, and more | #GoodGrowing
On this week’s Good Growing Podcast, we’re taking a closer look at a holiday staple, the poinsettia. Join us as we discuss the myths and legends that surround the poin...
Ep. 157 All About Bed Bugs with Entomologist Dr. Kacie Athey | #GoodGrowing
In this episode, Ken and Chris explore a timely and concerning topic—the resurgence of bed bugs making headlines globally! Join us as we delve into the pressing issue ...
Gardenbite: Growing Christmas trees | #GoodGrowing
Thanksgiving is over, which means many of us will be going out to pick out our Christmas trees. On this week’s Good Growing Podcast, we’re taking a trip back to 2020 w...
Gardenbite Turkey Talk: Tips for growing your own turkey | #GoodGrowing
This week the Good Growing podcast rewinds to when we chatted with local foods educator James Thueri all about turkeys. James talks about how the commercial producers ...
Ep. 156 Fall garden Q&A and garden updates | #GoodGrowing
On this week’s Good Growing Podcast, we’re answering some of your fall gardening questions. Learn about overwintering mum and dahlias, white pines dropping needles, ke...
