Chris Enroth
University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator serving Henderson, Knox, McDonough, and Warren Counties
Appears in 278 Episodes
Gardenbite: Blossom End Rot in Tomatoes, Cause and PREVENTION | #GoodGrowing
This week on the Good Growing podcast we bring you a short gardenbite explaining what causes blossom end rot and why throwing eggshells in the planting hole at the beg...
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 ...
