Emily Swihart
University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator serving Henry, Mercer, Rock Island, and Stark Counties
Appears in 17 Episodes
Ep. 199 The return of the Grow Along | #GoodGrowing
Looking to try something new in the garden this year? You’re in luck because, back by popular demand, the Good Growing Grow Along returns with a fresh lineup of unique...
Ep. 195 Community Tree Care Series: Online learning for those who care for and about trees | #GoodGrowing
Illinois Extension's core mission is to be a source of research-based knowledge that helps community members solve challenges and improve their lives. On this week’s G...
Ep. 193 Our Favorite Gardening Books for Winter Reading, Gifts, or Anytime of Year | #GoodGrowing
This week on the Good Growing Podcast, Emily Swihart joins Ken and Chris to discuss our favorite gardening and landscaping books. We discuss reference books, fiction a...
Gardenbite: Windbreaks - the history, function, and benefits of diminished wind speeds
Windbreaks, also known as shelter belts, play a crucial role in protecting the land from powerful Midwestern winds. Traditionally used on rural lands, windbreaks are l...
Good Growing Grow Along final check-in for 2024 | #GoodGrowing
It’s time for our last Grow Along check-in for 2024. Each year we at Good Growing decide to try growing some new (to us) vegetables. This year we invited you to grow a...
Gardenbite: Toothache plant: What is it and how to grow it | #GoodGrowing
This week on the Good Growing Podcast, we’re trying something new: toothache plant. Learn more about this interesting plant, what happens when you eat it, and how you ...
Good Growing Grow Along second check-in
It’s time for another Grow Along check-in. Each year we at Good Growing decide to try growing some new (to us) vegetables. This year we invited you to grow along with ...
Gardenbite: Fall Tree Planting | #GoodGrowing
Many of us skipped planting trees this spring to avoid damage from periodical cicadas. But now that we’re approaching fall, we have an opportunity to plant some trees....
Ep. 179 Plants we wouldn’t plant or would think twice about before planting again| #GoodGrowing
While we tend to focus on the positives of plants, not all plants work well in all gardens or for all gardens. Whether they are too aggressive, require too much time a...
Ep. 177 Getting your garden ready for vacation | #GoodGrowing
Have you ever gone on vacation only to come back to an out-of-control landscape or, even worse, dead plants? Check out this week’s Good Growing Podcast to learn about ...
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. 152 Creating a water-conscious landscape | #GoodGrowing
On this week’s Good Growing podcast, we welcome Emily Swihart back to talk about water-conscious landscaping! Learn why planning our landscapes with water in mind is i...
Ep. 149 All About Mulch: Lay it on thick and keep it chunky | #GoodGrowing
On this week’s Good Growing Podcast, we welcome Emily Swihart back to talk about mulch! Learn about what mulch is, what it’s good for, what mulches we should avoid usi...
Ep. 144 Derechos & Tree Damage | #GoodGrowing
This week on the Good Growing podcast we relive the recent derecho with horticulture educator Emily Swihart. Emily and Chris swap stories about their experiences with ...
Ep. 132 Sunflowers for 2023 | #GoodGrowing
On this week's Good Growing podcast, we welcome back horticulture educator Emily Swihart to finally talk about sunflowers! We discuss the history of sunflowers, some o...
Ep. 131 New Flowers for 2023 | #GoodGrowing
On this week's Good Growing podcast, we welcome horticulture educator Emily Swihart to share the new and strange seed we have ordered for our flower gardens for the 20...
Ep. 130 New Veggies for 2023 | #GoodGrowing
On this week's Good Growing podcast, we welcome horticulture educator Emily Swihart to share the new and strange seed we have ordered for our vegetable gardens for the...
