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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 some steps we can take to get our landscapes ready for when we’re on vacation. Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JiC1RavU3kk Skip to what you want to know: 00:30 – Welcome, Ken and Emily! 01:45 – What kind of gardens do we have? 04:30 – What should we be thinking about when planning our gardens and vacations? 08:27 – Getting plants water 11:22 – How can we prepare our potted plants? 14:05 – How does Emily ensure plants are getting water? 17:32 – How do you ‘train’ someone looking after your garden? 23:36 – What can we do about pests, diseases, and weeds before we leave? 27:10 – Vacation vs. leaving for a few months 28:30 – Getting your lawn ready 30:50 – Taking equipment in for maintenance while you’re gone 33:04 – Preparing houseplants for vacation 37:15 – Be careful of too much water 38:42 – Wrap-up, thank yous, what’s up next week, and goodbye! How Should I Water My Plants blog post: https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2017-10-11-how-should-i-water-my-plants How to hand water your landscape plants Gardenbite: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUwhrFc0kkM Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Emily Swihart: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribe Any products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies. --You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

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 beginning of the growing season might not be doing anything to help. Nick Frillman talks about calcium, tomatoes, and the best advice to prevent blossom end rot.Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribeAny products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies.--You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us

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, Energy, and Environment educator with University of Illinois Extension who is a wealth of knowledge on native grasses and all things native plants! We dive into how these grasses function in a prairie and how that translates to your yard. Plus suggestions for what native grasses might work best to transform your landscape!Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/EaFf5zziNiQSkip to what you want to know:0:31 Hey Ken! Remembering cicada pizza and growing sedges from seed.5:01 Welcome Erin! Superman Festival in Metropolis, Illinois. Cicadas are LOUD!8:43 The role of grasses in prairie.12:57 Are native grasses different from the ornamental grasses we plant in our yards?15:20 Seems like a lot of non-native lawn grasses are cool-season grass. Do we have any native cool-season grasses?16:53 What are the benefits of growing native grasses?19:12 Are there any drawbacks to using native plants in the landscape?22:16 What species of native grasses are recommended for the home landscape?28:03 When planting native grasses with flowers, does it help to plant the flowers first and then later the grasses? Plus talking seed ratios of grasses and forbs (wildflowers)30:13 Buffalograss is a native grass that grows low and is used for lawns in some areas. Is buffalograss a good lawn alternative in Illinois?34:21 Fun with nimblewill36:57 What tips does Erin have for creating backyard meadows or prairies?44:18 Where can people go to find out more information about native grasses?46:55 Thank yous and coming up next week.Illinois Extension Grasses Website https://extension.illinois.edu/grassesGrasses at a Glance Video Series https://go.illinois.edu/GrassVideosGrasses at a Glance blog https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/grasses-glanceSpotlight on Natural Resources Podcast https://extension.illinois.edu/podcasts/spotlight-natural-resourcesContact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Erin Garrett [email protected] out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribeAny products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies.--You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us

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 them as food for birds and small mammals, humans can eat them too. Check out this week’s Good Growing Podcast to learn how you can get in on the cicada-eating action. From Pesto Pizza to Cicada Sundaes, we’ve got you covered on how to collect, prepare, and enjoy periodical cicadas. Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/U_0K70ajACM Skip to what you want to know: 00:35 – Welcome, Ken! We are excited about eating cicadas! 02:00 – Welcome, Kristin and Kacie! 03:07 – How to collect periodical cicadas for eating. 06:35 – Any considerations or things to look out for when collecting periodical cicadas for eating? 08:25 – Kristin, any hesitations, and how did you come up with the recipes? 11:00 – Periodical Pesto Pizz-zz-zz-za 13:02 – Eating the blanched cicadas, what did they taste like? 14:25 – More on the Periodical Pesto Pizz-zz-zz-za 15:05 – Battered Cicadas with Spicy Lime Aioli 17:37 – Cicada Sundae’s 18:45 – Roasting cicadas 20:02 – What we’re our favorite recipes? 24:02 – Are there any benefits to eating insects? 26:37 – Are periodical cicadas a practical food source? What insects are? 29:10 – Where are insects eaten around the world? Getting over the cultural stigma of eating insects. 34:10 – How would we rate the meal? 36:48 – Wrap-up, thank yous, what’s up next week, and goodbye! Cicada recipes: https://go.illinois.edu/CicadaRecipes Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Kristin Bogdonas: [email protected] Kacie Athey: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribe Any products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies. --You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

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 University of Georgia. We learn some hard truths and ask do the monarch butterflies really need to be saved? What roles should humans have in monarch butterfly protection? All this and more (like cicadas and Joro spiders) in this week’s Good Growing podcast. Plus check out Brodie Dunn’s newest podcast Voice of the Wild. Brodie plays us short clips of recorded wildlife sounds and talks about what we are hearing. Voice of the Wild covers mostly birds, but Brodie’s latest episode is about the American sycamore tree. https://extension.illinois.edu/podcasts/voice-wildDr. Davis’ blog https://www.monarchscience.org/Engage with monarch scientists on the Thoughtful Monarch Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/565065511941624 Skip to what you want to know:0:35 Hey Ken! Latest cicada report. What's happening in Jacksonville?2:05 Brodie Dunn's new podcast, Voice of the Wild2:49 Welcome Dr. Andy Davis3:51 The Thoughtful Monarch Facebook page6:17 Andy's background8:15 Will we see fewer monarchs this summer in the US and Canada because of the low overwintering counts in Mexico?16:00 What about the possibility of monarch butterflies being listed as an endangered species?19:36 The problem with rearing monarchs.31:08 www.monarchscience.org32:15 The gap between science and the public.33:54 What about rearing monarchs in schools to teach kids about insects?38:57 What are some of the issues with growing tropical milkweed?46:20 What can people do if they stop rearing monarchs and planting tropical milkweed? How can they redirect their energy into something that may benefit monarch butterflies?48:18 Some interesting behavior of the non-native Joro spider and monarch butterflies.52:42 Once Joro spiders get to Illinois will they cause ecological havoc?Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribeAny products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies.--You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us

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 go down when the forsythia bloom? And more!Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/ZM0sWiPKlTsSkip to what you want to know:0:50 Hey Ken! What's bocce ball?1:54 Weather and garden updates5:57 Good Growing Grow Along update. Seeds are on the way!6:44 Time to talk about lawns7:07 If you mow lower, does that mean you mow less often?8:28 How high should we mow our cool-season lawns?11:22 Can fertilizer help recover from mowing stress? But what exactly IS fertilizer to plants?12:41 The one-third rule of mowing.14:43 Why don't more people bag their clippings to reduce thatch?18:24 Should we apply our spring weed'n'feed when the forsythia blooms?24:31 How do I get grass to grow in the shade of a tree?24:31 I keep planting Kentucky 31 bluegrass, but it looks terrible. What do I need to do differently, to make it grow well?Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribeAny products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies.--You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us

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 back Bruce Black to talk about how we can grow fruit in containers, what fruit works best in containers, and more. Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Khh6gbA5-yM Skip to what you want to know: 00:32 – Welcome, Ken! Update on Cicada Watch 2024. 02:30 – Welcome, Bruce! Sauk Valley Community College partnership and Gardening in the Air 07:35 – What are some advantages of growing fruit in containers? 10:28 – Can we plant ‘normal’ sized fruit plants in pots? 13:27 – Ballerina (columnar) apple trees 15:45 – What other fruits can we grow in containers? 18:14 – Container fruit cultivars 18:25 – Apples 20:37 – Blueberries and brambles (raspberries and blackberries) 24:55 – Strawberries and pineberries 27:30 – What type of container should we use? What are chilling hours? 31:15 – Where should we place our container fruit? Winter protection. 35:36 – What should we fill our pots with? Fertilizing, watering, and lowering pH for blueberries. 41:30 – Pest management for container fruits 43:40 – Final recommendations, pollination, and resources 48:20 – Wrap-up, thank yous, what’s up next week, and goodbye! Gardening in the Air: https://extension.illinois.edu/plants/gardening-air Container Gardening infosheet: https://extension.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/how_to_grow_fruits_vegetables_herbs_in_containers.pdf Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Bruce Black: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribe Any products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies. --You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

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 defenses to protect his newly planted baby trees. What do you need to know about the upcoming emergence of periodical cicadas? While our established trees will be okay, Ken and Chris will talk about how to protect our smaller newly planted trees from cicada egg laying. Plus, everyone seems to highlight the potential damage to woody plants, but a periodical cicada emergence is truly a sight to behold. Ken tells us the benefits of having billions, if not trillions, of cicadas pop out of the ground.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RADnUB7GXXISkip to what you want to know:0:35 Hey Ken! How's the garden coming along this spring?3:40 What's the difference between a periodical cicada and an annual cicada?7:40 When will it be peak cicada? Will it be earlier than expected with our mild winter?10:31 Does double brood emergence mean double the cicadas in one area?12:04 Do periodical cicadas occur in other places in the world?13:07 How many cicadas should we expect in a given area?15:39 Do cicadas eat anything after they emerge as adults? Is there anything we need to protect from them?17:09 Cicada egg-laying damages our trees.26:28 Is there any benefit to periodical cicadas?30:00 If all these animals can eat cicadas, can humans eat them too?Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribeAny products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies.--You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us

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-blooming plants that can be incorporated into a ‘night/moon’ garden, landscape lighting, insects that come out at night, and more! Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xWbZlTZbgPI Skip to what you want to know: 00:28 – Welcome, Ken! Enjoying the unseasonably warm weather? 03:15 – Gardening by the moon, does it work? 06:55 – What are some plants can be grown for ‘night’ or ‘moon’ gardens? 07:52 – Flowering tobacco 08:40 – Dragon fruit and night-blooming cereus 09:36 – What is pollinating these flowers? 11:00 – More plants for the night 11:00 – Angel’s trumpet 14:35 – Evening-primrose (Oenothera ) 16:38 – Four o’clock 18:10 – Caladium 18:46 – Brunnera ‘Jack Frost’ 19:26 – Dusty miller 20:05 – Moonflower 23:46 – Incorporating landscape lighting 26:56 – Some drawbacks of lights at night 31:00 – Insects at night 34:18 – Wrap-up, thank yous, what’s up next week, and goodbye! Talking Bats in Illinois with Dr. Joy O'Keefe: https://youtu.be/9fLLNtNHkpI Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribe Any products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies. --You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

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 specifically at aerators in ponds, duckweed, and having taller vegetation around ponds and in the drainage channels leading into the pond. You can find the entire episode at the following link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gt4E6uke72E Watch this on YouTube https://youtu.be/SFNec6M8J-wSkip to what you want to know:1:20 Aerators in ponds. Do they work? What about aerating ponds during the winter?4:18 Can you prevent duckweed from returning to your pond year after year? 7:27 What about using vegetation to improve water quality for ponds?

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 lifecycle of bagworms and how we can manage them, including how planting flowers can help.Want to see pictures? Check out the YouTube version: https://youtu.be/kZNKiu-x7rk USA National Phenological Network: https://www.usanpn.org/data/maps/forecasts/bagwormConservation biological control in urban landscapes: Manipulating parasitoids of bagworm (Lepidoptera: Psychidae) with flowering forbs: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1049964405000733 Photo Credits:Bagworms on defoliated plant: "Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis" by Adam Kranz is marked with CC0 1.0.Bagworm eggs: "Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis" by askalotl is marked with CC0 1.0.Bagworm on broadleaf plant: "Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis" by Daniel Estabrooks is marked with CC0 1.0.Female bagworm moth: Lacy L. Hyche, Auburn University, Bugwood.orgMale bagworm moth: "Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis" by Chrissy McClarren and Andy Reago is marked with CC0 1.0.Bagworm moths mating: Jerry A. Payne, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.orgBagworm eggs: "Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis" by Adam Kranz is marked with CC0 1.0.Parasitoid wasp: Gerald J. Lenhard, Louisiana State University, Bugwood.org Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribe Any products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies. --You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

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 match with each crop and we describe those during our first crop, asparagus! We also chat about rhubarb, artichoke, chives, and horseradish. Are there others? What perennial veggies do you grow?Learn more about growing veggies at our website: https://extension.illinois.edu/gardeningPrevious episode on growing horseradish: https://youtu.be/PXKp-MLkHAk Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/Q9PYXesCPXESkip to what you want to know:0:27 Hey Ken!4:14 Diving into perennial vegetables4:44 Asparagus - What do we like about asparagus? Smelly pee and astronauts.6:19 What do you get when you order asparagus? Seed vs. living crowns8:13 Preparing a site for planting asparagus.12:51 How to plant asparagus.14:04 When can you start harvesting asparagus?17:15 Should you cut or break the asparagus spears when harvesting?18:32 Weed control in asparagus (and pretty all other types of perennial vegetables)21:21 Asparagus fall color.21:57 Asparagus pests23:04 Asparagus cultivars24:57 Rhubarb27:07 Rhubarb care29:05 Should you remove the rhubarb flowers31:55 Can you eat rhubarb after a frost?34:07 Artichoke39:27 Chives40:56 Horseradish45:48 What perennial veggies did we miss? Thank you's and coming up next weekContact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribeAny products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies.--You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

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 seeds, where to start them, the equipment you’ll need, how we can reduce the amount of plastic we use to start seeds, troubleshooting, and more! Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lNCwDYkdS50 Skip to what you want to know: 00:28 – Welcome, Ken! Have we started our seeds? 01:50 – What are people searching for on social media when it comes to seed starting? 05:00 – Why would we want to start our own seed? 09:50 – Where should we start seeds? 14:55 – What materials will we need to start seeds? 15:10 – Containers 18:20 – Humidity domes? 19:55 – Fans? 21:30 – Heat mats? 24:00 – Lighting 31:00 – Growing media, peat, coconut coir, etc. 36:30 – Ways to reduce the amount of plastic in seed starting. Soil blockers, peat and paper pots, etc. 50:15 – Problems that arise with seed starting. Leggy plants, damping-off, fungus gnats, and algae 59:00 – Wrap-up, thank yous, what’s up next week, and goodbye! When should I start my seeds?: https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2023-02-10-when-should-i-start-my-seeds Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribe Any products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies. --You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

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 popularity of incorporating native plants, trying to make our landscapes more biodiverse, and also just plain fun horticulture trends like colors and using our gardens at night. Skip to what you want to know:17:06 The trend of eco-optimism.18:44 The trend of native plants.20:40 The trend of densely planted landscape beds.24:41 Chris attempts to start a trend.25:25 The trend of improving our urban forests and putting a stop to the maple trend.29:17 The trend of environmental justice.32:19 The trend of the color of the year – chartreuse. 37:19 The trend of the gothic garden (dark colors).42:36 The trend of cemeteries as a park-like space for the public to gather.45:52 The trend of nighttime gardens. Night-flowering plants and night lighting.49:49 The trends we want to let go.54:58 Thank yous and coming up next week.Cicada Article https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2024-02-22-cicadas-are-coming-periodical-cicadas-illinois-2024Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Emily Swihart: [email protected] out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribeAny products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies.--You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

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 landscape, from the types of plants, habitat for nesting and egg-laying, pest management, and more! Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribe Any products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies. --You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

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 plants. We asked each one to come up with their top three favorites. In this clip, retired Illinois Extension educator Martha Smith showcases her three favorite native plants that she has growing in her yard. Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/58IDd070g-QSkip to what you want to know:1:22 American fringetree (Chionanthus virginicus) a.k.a White fringetree4:50 Black tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) a.k.a. Blackgum8:17 Butterfly milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa)11:57 Discussion on Martha's picks including: -Butterfly milkweeds performance in hellstrips -EAB on fringetree -How the container size and shape can influence the success of planting butterfly milkweedSee this episode in its entirety which includes Layne's and Austin's favorite natives: https://youtu.be/UqvnZc_Y7rYContact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Emily Swihart: [email protected] out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribeAny products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies.--You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

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 Along. We’ve selected six new plants/cultivars to grow in our gardens, and you can grow them along with us. We also discuss some new plants that have been in the news lately. Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sUH6D73-fFg Skip to what you want to know: 00:30 – Welcome, Ken and Emily! 01:45 – What’s new in the plant world in 2024? – glowing petunias 06:50 – What’s new in the plant world in 2024? – purple tomatoes 13:00 – Is there a benefit to growing new things in the garden? 18:03 – Introducing the Good Growing Grow Along! 22:00 – Runner Bean ‘Black Knight’ 23:50 – Okra ‘Candle Fire’ 27:45 – Mizuna ‘Japanese Pink’ 30:45 – Acorn Squash ‘Honey Bun’ 33:20 – Cucumber ‘Lemon Cuke’ 37:05 – Southern Pea (Cow Pea) ‘Hog Brain’ 41:20 – How do I participate in the Good Growing Grow Along? 47:00 – Wrap-up, thank yous, what’s up next week, and goodbye! Join us for the Good Growing Grow Along: https://go.illinois.edu/GrowAlong Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Emily Swihart: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribe Any products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies. --You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

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 and gardeners can use to avoid growing in contaminated soils. We also dive into the importance of soil testing and how to pick a soil lab and use the results to guide your amendment decisions. Throughout this process, Zack keeps bringing up the key point that often we can overdo it with amendments. He mentions how compost can become a major water polluter if used too ambitiously. Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/wY4MmIUjftA Skip to what you want to know:0:55 What materials do you use to cap and fill on top of contaminated soil? - Landscape fabric, woodchips, 50/50 soil/compost mix5:30 Based on the budget and scale of your site, how do you approach contaminated soils?6:27 What options are available when considering cap and fill. 7:29 Diagrams of cap and fill techniques.9:11 Issue of the use of compost and nutrient runoff concerns. 14:15 Soil testing - where can people go to learn about soil testing and how to do it. https://extension.illinois.edu/soil/soil-testing17:47 Importance of soil testing and how we use it to manage soil fertility and reduce pollution. 23:41 Applying scientific research to the varying agricultural systems.27:49 Take-home message covering the past two episodes.29:34 Thank yous and coming up next week. Big surprise!Soil Scientist, Andrew McQuire's Blog recommended by Zack https://extension.wsu.edu/grant/andrew-mcguires-homepage/Check out SoSuCo’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sosuco_urban_ag/SoSuCo YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYr1qobBXdo&list=PLffsjFIQsK0ZG_Sx29hoGsrVlzh_IxzB_Is there lead in your soil? New Chicago-area map tells you https://extension.illinois.edu/news-releases/there-lead-your-soil-new-chicago-area-map-tells-youContact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribeAny products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies.--You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us

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. Zack describes what it's like to grow in urban conditions and how we inevitably encounter soil contamination. Plus we dive into his research on soil lead contamination and what contamination levels look like across Cook County. Check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ugAPOKIcr7wSkip to what you want to know:0:28 - Hey Ken! What type of soils are we dealing with at our homes? Could it be contaminated?3:10 – Welcome Zack Grant! Zack’s Extension demo site SoSuCo (Southside Suburban Cook County). What type of soil does Zack grow in Cook County? 8:44 – What is urban agriculture and what type of crops are grown in these environments?11:04 - Getting to know SoSuCo. The different demonstration plots and seeing what Zack grows there.17:56 – Zack’s vlog Urban Ag Connect and the challenges of trying to get research-based info out in the social media world.20:58 – How do urban soils differ from other soils? What is the primary concern?26:58 – What about arsenic in rural areas?30:24 – Talking about on-site (in situ) remediation of cap and fill31:44 – Bioremediation, does it work to use plants to remove heavy metals from soil?33:43 – Talking about Zack's soil lead contamination project with Dr. Andrew Margenot. How they used a portable x-ray device to scan soils to determine chemical composition and contamination levels.40:15 – Results of lead soil testing in Cook County. And what thresholds of lead are okay to work in?44:09 – What are the risks when growing in contaminated soil? What are the pathways for exposure?45:34 – What are best practices to minimize exposure?46:22 – Are there other datasets for other soil contaminates?Check out SoSuCo’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sosuco_urban_ag/SoSuCo YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYr1qobBXdo&list=PLffsjFIQsK0ZG_Sx29hoGsrVlzh_IxzB_Is there lead in your soil? New Chicago-area map tells you https://extension.illinois.edu/news-releases/there-lead-your-soil-new-chicago-area-map-tells-youContact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribeAny products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies.--You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us

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 Extension horticulture educator Brittnay Haag joins us to talk about different garden and nature activities we can do with our kids, both indoors and out. Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vn8HDTxy8DM Skip to what you want to know: 00:45 – Welcome, Ken, what’s the strange orange ball in the sky? 02:50 – Welcome, Brittnay. What does Chris think of when he hears McLean County? 04:20 – Why is it important for kids to go outside? 06:08 – Getting kids to help in the garden. 08:14 – Gardening activities for the indoors during the winter 13:20 – What about outdoors? Outdoor winter activities for kids. 20:45 – Valentine's Day is coming up: gift ideas that kids can make. 27:20 – Fun with birds! Observing and feeding 33:00 - Wrap-up, thank yous, what’s up next week, and goodbye! How to make homemade seed cards: https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2021-02-11-how-make-homemade-seed-cards-valentines-day Great Backyard Bird Count: https://www.birdcount.org/ Create a Winter Bird Haven: https://youtu.be/_yLih1FYRfM Make a toilet paper roll bird feeder: https://youtu.be/EQcbfivmyvQHow to Make a Bird Food Garland with Popcorn, Cranberries, and More: https://youtu.be/IyozQ-KuCVAMake your own suet log bird feeder: https://youtu.be/3Rr0ZssYbBM Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribe Any products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies. --You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

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 project on bee hotels that includes a citizen science component. Brodie and Timo share their insights on what they hope to discover through this scientific endeavor, and whether bee hotels are beneficial or detrimental to bees. Tune in to learn how you can contribute to this scientific cause and become a citizen scientist.Skip to what you want to know:0:28 Hey Ken! Bugs are cool now and what kind of bee hotels do we have?2:48 Welcome Timo and Brodie from the most podcast-y location we've ever had on the show!4:07 What drew Timo to studying insects?7:10 What are bee hotels and how do the help bees?11:44 Do only bees use bee hotels? What about wasps and other insects?Problems with bees hotels. 13:34 Predation from natural enemies if bees and wasps like the cuckoo wasp (cleptoparasites). 15:19 Diseases showing up in bee hotels. 16:40 What about invasive bees using bee hotels? 19:10 How much research is out there regarding bee hotels?27:31 How do bees utilize bee hotels?30:06 Is there a recommendation on where to put a bee hotel in the landscape?31:32 How do the bee babies get out of the galleries drilled into the wood?34:11 What could someone look for when buying a bee hotel? Should people buy bee hotels!?35:22 Talking about the bee hotel research. How can Illinoisians contribute to increasing our knowledge?44:29 How can people learn more about this project or contact Timo?go.Illinois.edu/BeeHotelUrban environments have species-specific associations with invasive insect herbivores https://doi.org/10.1093/jue/juac011 Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribeAny products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies.--You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

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, how to prepare the growing media and food, how to harvest your worm compost, and more!Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribe Any products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies. --You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

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 with rock salt, tips for using deicers, and much more. Tune in to the Good Growing Podcast to learn more about how to protect your plants from the winter weather. Thank you for listening!Skip to what you want to know:0:34 Hey Ken! Winter has finally arrived in Illinois. Are we ready for the upcoming cold snap?1:51 How do we handle ice and snow weighing down tree limbs?4:35 What trees are better adapted to dealing with ice and snow? Needled evergreens vs. deciduous.6:07 Talking how branch angles influence the strength of limbs. What branch angle is best?8:02 Protecting columnar, upright trees and shrubs.9:20 Where is the best spot to place piles of shoveled/plowed snow?11:48 The pitfall of shoveling salt-laden snow into one spot.12:11 Talking deicing salts. What are they and how it can damage plants.13:35 Salt’s effect on soils.15:58 Salt spray and how plants near roads are often affected.17:58 Discussion of salt tolerant plant lists.19:22 Alternative to rock salt (sodium chloride).24:20 Tips on using deicing salts.27:15 The benefits of snow.31:00 Thank you’s, goodbye, and coming up next week.Salt Tolerant Plant List https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0145/8808/4272/files/A3877.pdfContact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribeAny products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies.--You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

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 yearly pruning, the same can’t be said for fruit trees. Learn about why we should prune fruit trees yearly, the different types of pruning cuts we use, and more! Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribe Any products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies. --You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

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 cut Christmas tree and the city will pick it up and turn it into woodchips. However, there are other ways to give your tree a second life. Chris discusses how to create a shelter for birds, turn the cut tree into food for wildlife, use cut evergreen branches as winter mulch to protect herbaceous perennials, and more!Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribeAny products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies.--You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

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, you will learn about the origins of nutmeg, cinnamon, clove, peppermint, allspice, and ginger, and how they made their way to our spice cabinets. You will also discover what parts of the plants are harvested to produce these spices. And, if you’re a fan of the Spice Girls, you won’t want to miss Chris’s attempt to name them all!Skip to what you want to know:0:35 Hey Ken, Spice Girls and how Taylor Swift impacted the Christmas tree grower industry3:13 What’s the difference between a spice and an herb?4:27 The history of the Spice Trade.8:19 Nutmeg, what is it, where was it found, how is it used? 9:19 Nutmeg vs. mace 11:48 Harvesting nutmeg 14:40 The history of what the Dutch did to the people of the Banda Islands in the name of nutmeg16:50 Cinnamon, what is it, where does it come from? 19:00 The different types of cinnamon 21:30 The human labor involved in getting cinnamon to the table. 22:50 Can we grow any cinnamon tree in Illinois?24:08 Cloves, what is it and where does it come from? 26:15 How are cloves harvested and processed? 29:11 What is an orange pomanders? And other historic clove uses. 32:47 Allspice, what is it and where does it come from? 35:18 What is allspice used for in cooking? Cincinnati-style chili? 36:48 Harvesting and processing of allspice. 37:37 Growing allspice and the other spices we’ve talked about so far at home. 39:34 Peppermint, how is this different from other mints? 42:33 A cautionary tale of growing mints in the ground.45:11 Ginger, both a spice and an herb! 47:00 Ken’s experience growing ginger this past year and what how he uses it in the kitchen.48:25 The commercial growing of ginger and the process of growing it in Illinois vs. the tropics.51:35 Thank yous, happy spicey holidays, and coming up next week.Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribeAny products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies.--You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

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 plant. From its unique biology to its horticultural applications, we cover everything you need to know about mistletoe. We also discuss the plant’s role in the ecosystem and where you can find it in Illinois and beyond. Tune in to discover why mistletoe is more than just a holiday decoration!Skip to what you want to know:0:29 Hey Ken2:18 Digging into the legends behind mistletoe. Druids, Vikings, and other symbolism.7:30 Where do you find mistletoe? What are the differences?9:40 Mistletoe in Illinois and North America12:02 What does mistletoe translate to mean?12:36 What is mistletoe? Is mistletoe a parasite? How does it grow?18:16 How does mistletoe interact with the environment. Is mistletoe good for the ecology of a site?25:43 How do you control mistletoe if you don’t want it in your tree? 28:55 Chris learns about kissing under the mistletoe and how it’d done.30:28 Is mistletoe used for anything besides kissing random people?32:36 Where does mistletoe sold in stores come from?33:19 Thank yous and coming up next week!Check out this article on Mistletoe: Pathology, systematics, ecology, and management https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/epdf/10.1094/PDIS-92-7-0988Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribe Any products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies. --You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

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 poinsettia, where they come from, how they’re grown, and more! Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0jY1dNYQG5Y Skip to what you want to know: 00:30 – Welcome, Ken, and what kind of Christmas tree does Chris have? 02:50 – How do you pronounce poinsettia? 04:20 – Where do poinsettias come from? What are some other names it goes by? 06:40 – How did they get the name poinsettia? 07:45 – The complicated legacy of Joel Roberts Poinsett 13:40 – What do poinsettias look like in their native habitat, and how have they changed in cultivation? 16:50 – The poinsettia market 20:20 – What does it take to get a poinsettia to flower? 24:26 – How should poinsettias be transported from the store to your home? 27:55 – What should you do once you get your poinsettia home? 30:05 – How do they keep poinsettias so compact? 34:00 – Are poinsettias poisonous? 36:41 – What other colored poinsettias are out there besides red? 39:45 - Wrap-up, thank yous, what’s up next week, and goodbye! Poinsettia Care Guide - https://extension.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/poinsettia_infosheet.pdf Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribe Any products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies. --You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

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 of bed bugs seemingly spiraling out of control. Are these tiny pests staging a global takeover once again? Our special guest, entomologist Dr. Kacie Athey, joins the conversation to address our lingering questions about bed bugs. From tips on avoiding these unwelcome companions during your travels to guidance on handling a bed bug discovery in your home, we cover it all. Tune in to the latest episode of the Good Growing Podcast for an informative discussion on bed bugs!Skip to what you want to know:0:41 Hey Ken! Are we ready for winter?3:36 Welcome back Kacie! What is Dr. Athey’s experience with bed bugs?6:25 What is going on in the world with bed bugs all over the news?10:00 Why are we concerned about bed bugs? Do bed bugs spread disease? What are their bites like?14:19 What about the stigma and anxiety associated with bed bugs? How do we tell the difference between actual bed bugs and the anxiety that causes phantom itching? In some cases, a serious mental health issue is known as delusionary parasitosis.18:12 Why are bed bugs so difficult to control now? And why are we seeing cases of bed bugs today?21:11 Where do we look for bed bugs whether in our home or a hotel?25:36 What do we do with our luggage at a hotel?28:07 What is the recommended treatment to get rid of bed bugs? Heat vs. insecticides Diatomaceous earth Clean the clutter!31:07 What about clothing and bedding items? Will cold temperatures work just as well as heat?33:30 Have bed bugs always been part of human society? What’s the history?34:50 Bed bugs have been with us a long time. We list some fun bed bug names.37:00 What do we expect to see for bed bug populations in the future?38:21 What are bat bugs?40:28 What can we do to avoid bringing bed bugs home when we travel?42:20 Dr. Athey’s PSA – Be skeptical when a person posts a blurry picture on social media and claims it is a bed bug!43:40 All done this week! Thank you’s and next week.Resources:Using Heat to Kill Bed Bugs https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/pdf/bb-heat1.pdfThe History of Bed Bug Management: With lesson from the past https://agresearch.montana.edu/wtarc/producerinfo/entomology-insect-ecology/BedBugs/BedbugsMangement.pdfContact us! Dr. Athey’s email [email protected] Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribeAny products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies.--You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

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 when we talked with Robert Richardson with the Illinois Christmas Tree Association. Learn about the process of growing Christmas trees from when they go in the ground until you pick one out. Want to see or listen to the entire show? Watch this episode on YouTube or listen on our website.YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z7D5ckMCEX8 Good Growing Podcast: https://extension.illinois.edu/podcasts/good-growing/ep-48-talking-christmas-trees-robert-richardson Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribe Any products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies. --You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

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 get the turkey from egg to plate. Plus, James gives tips if for those interested in raising their own heritage breeds in their own backyard.Listen to the entire podcast https://extension.illinois.edu/podcasts/good-growing/ep-46-talking-turkey-and-backyard-livestock-james-theuriSkip to what you want to know: Skip to what you want to know: 1:30 James warns against doing a rabbit program near Easter2:59 Are most turkey growers making all their money just from Thanksgiving?4:45 How long does it take to grow a turkey?6:36 How far apart is the value of heritage turkeys versus commercial breeds?8:56 What is the main commercially bred meat-producing turkey sold in grocery stores?11:05 Are the larger meat birds too large to naturally breed? Do they need artificial insemination?11:37 Chickens have a problem with predators. Can turkeys defend themselves? 14:46 If a person would like to grow their own Thanksgiving turkey, is this something we can do on our own? What space does a turkey need?16:36 How do you care for turkey poults (babies) when they arrive?19:00 What breeds of turkey would a homeowner want to raise? Bourbon red 21:00 Bronze 21:50 Royal Palm 23:15 Slate24:48 Is it better to order poults or hatch your own poults?27:02 Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribeAny products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies.--You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

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, keeping feral cats out of gardens, and more! We also give an update on what’s going on with the leaves in our yards and how our gardens fared this year. Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BXgo-nq9KNo Skip to what you want to know: 00:30 – Welcome, Ken, and what’s up with the weather? 01:15 – Leaf report from our yards and what we are doing with them 06:50 – How did our gardens fare this year? 15:05 – I didn’t get my mums planted; can I overwinter them? 16:43 – Should I worry about white pines dropping needles? Will spraying an anti-desiccant help? 20:55 – How can I overwinter dahlias? 23:42 – Toads coming in with potted plants 25:06 – What can I do to keep feral cats out of my garden? 29:52 – What are the black and orange bugs all over the place? 34:32 - Wrap-up, thank yous, what’s up next week, and goodbye! What new vegetables are we growing in 2023 (and a shade tree) - https://youtu.be/hww7vEXP3_0What new flowers are we growing in 2023 - https://youtu.be/q_HGNwhTvqE Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribe Any products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies. --You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

This week on the Good Growing podcast Chris and Ken chat with horticulture educator Sarah Vogel and horticulture program coordinator Jenny Lee promoting an upcoming series for tree care professionals called the Community Tree Care Series. During the online webinar participants will go from basics to more complex topics in tree care. It is a great opportunity for Illinois arborists needing CEUs or training staff who maintain trees. Register for the online Community Tree Care Series at https://go.illinois.edu/treecareseriesSkip to what you want to know:0:28 - Hey Ken! Are we ready for the first big freeze?3:46 - Welcome Sarah and Jenny!4:22 - What is the Community Tree Care Series and how did it get started?7:09 - Is this course all online or is it in-person?9:50 - The difference between forestry and community forestry (urban forestry)11:23 - Who should sign up for the Community Tree Care Series?13:09 - What can I expect to learn from the three webinars? Session 1 15:11 - Session 2 17:07 - Session 319:42 - Plus there are in-person sessions to help identify needs for that local community tree population! Where will they be and what to expect from these?22:25 - How do we sign up? go.illinois.edu/TreeCareSeries23:24 - Is there a fee?24:18 - What are the most common mistakes when it comes to tree care that this series will help to eliminate?The four horsemen of tree failure (treepocolypse?)26:54 - The problem with mulch and trees28:36 - Why is it important to train tree professionals about tree care beyond cutting and removal of trees?33:55 - Thank you's and coming up next weekContact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribeAny products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies.--You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

We’re all dressed up for this week’s Good Growing podcast because it’s our Halloween Spooktacular! This year, we are joined by Dr. Chelsea Harbach to talk about some spooky plant diseases that have had some significant historical impacts. Learn about ergot, late blight, and coffee rust and how they’ve changed the course of history. Watch us, and see our costumes on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oEzbf1LuLLg Skip to what you want to know: 00:15 – Welcome, Ken and Chelsea, and what are we dressed up as this year? 04:40 – Ergot and the Salem Witch Trials 11:10 – Ergot in current times 15:35 – The Irish Potato Famine 23:20 – The start of plant pathology 24:40 – Diagnosing diseases in current times 28:00 – How did late blight get to Ireland? 30:00 – Are modern-day crops at risk? 32:33 – Coffee leaf rust 39:34 – Why do the British drink tea instead of coffee? 41:00 - Wrap-up, thank yous, what’s up next week, and goodbye! I See Dead Plants Podcast: Coffee rust - https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/podcast/episode/s1-e6-coffee-rust-the-parasite-that-wants-to-ruin-your-morning Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribe Any products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies. --You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

This week on the Good Growing Podcast Chris and Ken talk with Dr. Kacie Athey about the newest invasive insect found in Illinois, the spotted lanternfly. Even though it’s only currently in Cook County, this particular bug is likely to spread across the state and Midwest. Will spotted lanternfly devour everything in its path? Or will we barely notice its arrival? Find out this and more on this week’s podcast.Find out what you want to know:0:49 – Hey Ken. And Chris has trouble remembering what we’re talking about this week3:29 – Welcome Dr Athey! 4:24 – Will they eat everything? Who needs to be concerned about spotted lanternfly?7:48 – Where can you find spotted lanternfly as of this recording? (10/17/2023)8:46 – Where does spotted lanternfly come from?9:21 – How are they being spread?11:10 – What does a spotted lanternfly look like?14:07 – What is their lifecycle? What should we expect to see through the year?16:04 – Spotted lanternfly’s celebrity status18:36 – How do I keep them out of my yard?20:16 – What to do if you see a lanternfly?20:48 – What are ways we can manage spotted lanternfly?22:45 – Description of their egg cases23:55 – Where would you scout for adults?25:16 - Does spotted lanternfly smell bad when smashed like a brown marmorated stinkbug?27:57 – Does the bright color of the insect mean it’s dangerous?28:53 – How will the swarming behavior affect things?29:28 – Dr. Athey’s heads up about periodical cicadas coming in 2024.Report spotted lanternfly sightings at [email protected] Talking Spiders with Dr. Athey https://goodgrowing.transistor.fm/episodes/ep-41-spiders-with-dr-kacie-athey Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribeAny products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies.--You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

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 important and how we can incorporate water-conscious landscaping into our landscapes. Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hfIY5e0axak Skip to what you want to know: 00:30 – Welcome, Ken and Emily, and are our landscapes ready for frost? 06:30 – What is water-conscious landscaping? Is it just a fancy way of saying xeriscaping? 07:55 – Do we need to worry about saving water in Illinois? 11:15 - What are some ways we can incorporate water-conscious landscaping into our landscapes? 11:50 – Right plant, right place 18:05 – Mulch 22:47 – How do lawns fit in? 24:43 – Irrigation systems 31:20 – Vegetable gardens use a lot of water, how can we be water-conscious in them? 36:50 – What about harvested water? 38:32 - Now that plants are starting to lose their leaves and go dormant, do we still need to worry about watering them? 43:00 - Wrap-up, thank yous, what’s up next week, and goodbye! Check out other Good Growing Podcast episodes! 2023 weather and what to expect for the winter: https://youtu.be/RYXakCpxO2c All about mulch: https://youtu.be/sqw4Cwr7wjo Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Emily Swihart: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribe Any products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies. --You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

This week on the Good Growing Podcast, Chris and Ken talk with commercial ag educator Nathan Johanning all about pumpkins! Nathan has been researching pumpkins with University of Illinois Extension for years and is himself a pumpkin grower. This week we dive into what is a growing season like for a pumpkin farmer, what are some of their biggest pests, how to pick the perfect pumpkin, and much more!Skip to what you want to know:0:34 – Hey Ken! Have we gotten our pumpkins yet?4:46 – Welcome Nathan! Learning Nathan’s background in growing pumpkins.5:17 – How does the pumpkin crop look for 2023?9:16 – How do you deal with pumpkin viruses?11:29 – What is Nathan’s favorite pumpkin? Which one is the most popular?15:01 – What’s the process of growing a pumpkin? What is it like to be a pumpkin farmer? Ordering seed Starting seed Transplanting out to the field Scouting for disease Scouting for insect pests (namely squash bugs) Encouraging pollinators Practicing IPM Looking to harvest Protect the stem!24:46 – What is downy mildew? Is it a serious problem for pumpkins in Illinois?27:02 – Does trap cropping work to help control insect pests of pumpkins? 30:56 – What do you look for when picking out a pumpkin? And how do you store it?33:58 – How can we dispose of pumpkins?39:20 – What are everyone’s thoughts on pumpkin spice?41:42 – For those who like to eat pumpkin seeds, what’s a good cultivar for hull-less seeds?44:38 – Thank you’s and coming up next week!Find a Pumpkin Smash near youhttps://www.scarce.org/pumpkins/#locatorThe great debate! Fall Flavors: Pumpkin vs. Applehttps://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2020-09-24-fall-flavors-pumpkin-vs-apple Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribeAny products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies.--You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

This week on the Good Growing Podcast, Chris and Ken chat with state climatologist, Dr. Trent Ford. During the episode, we chat about what’s up with the weather for 2023. Soils are dry across Illinois. Is there any relief in sight? Will El Nino play a role in our weather this winter? Will it be a cold and snowy winter? Trent will share the Climate Prediction Center’s outlook for the fall and winter.Citizen Science Climate Data Collection OpportunitiesCheck out CocoRahs https://www.cocorahs.org/ Check out CMOR https://go.illinois.edu/cmor Contact Trent Ford [email protected]:31 - Hey Ken 3:16 – Welcome Trent! What’s up with the weather for 2023?8:16 – What is the report from the farmers this year? What is harvest shaping up to be?10:49 – Western Illinois seems to be in and out of drought this year. What does the US Drought Monitor show?12:46 – How is El Nino going to influence our Midwestern weather this winter?17:40 – How is reoccurring drought affecting our perennial plants like trees?20:23 – What are the fall and winter predictions for 2023 from Climate Prediction Center?23:06 – What influences our Illinois climate?23:40 – What questions about Earth’s climate keeps Trent up at night?28:55 – What is the most common question a state climatologist answers?32:42 - What are ways people can report climate data for Citizen Science efforts?37:53 – Thank yous and coming up next week!Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribe Any products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies. --You can find us on most podcast platforms. SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-555304573 iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

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 using, and why our mulch should be thick and chunky. We also dispel some common misconceptions about mulch. Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sqw4Cwr7wjo Skip to what you want to know: 00:30 – Welcome, Ken and Emily, and Chris’ existential crisis 02:45 – What is mulch, and what is it good for? 04:50 – What are our favorite types of mulch? 09:20 – Any drawback to using woodchips as mulch? 12:12 – Most effective mulch attributes 14:15 – Much repelling water 15:25 – Is rubber mulch a good choice? 18:25 – Are rocks and landscape fabric a good mulch option? 23:40 – Astroturf as a mulch? 25:25 – Is allelopathy a problem with mulch? 26:50 – Will mulch from diseased trees infect plantings? 31:06 - Will decomposing wood mulch tie up nitrogen in the soil? 32:00 – Should we or should we not use landscape fabric? 33:45 – Is there a best time of year to put mulch down in the landscape? 40:10 - Wrap-up, thank yous, what’s up next week, and goodbye! Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Emily Swihart: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribe Any products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies. --You can find us on most podcast platforms. SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-555304573 iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

Now that night temperatures are starting to cool, it’s time to start thinking about bringing houseplants back indoors for the winter. On this week's Good Growing Podcast, Ken Johnson discusses some steps we can take to successfully transition our houseplants indoors, as well as some tips on their care over the winter. Want to read more about moving houseplants indoors and houseplant pests? Check out these blog articles:Tips for moving houseplants indoors and overwinter care: https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2022-09-09-tips-moving-houseplants-indoors-and-overwinter-careHouseplant pests and how to manage them: https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2022-01-14-houseplant-pests-and-how-manage-themContact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribeAny products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies.--You can find us on most podcast platforms. SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-555304573 iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

This week on the Good Growing podcast Chris shares a Gardenbite of when retired horticulture educator Richard Hentschel visited the show in 2021 to talk about fall lawn care. During the show, Richard spoke about three things we could all do to reduce our lawn inputs. Want to see or listen to the entire show? Watch this episode on YouTube or listen on our website.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCWX2HzFpY8&t=151s Good Growing Podcast: https://extension.illinois.edu/podcasts/good-growing/ep-80-fall-lawn-care-tasks-and-tips-richard-hentschel-goodgrowing Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribeAny products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies.--You can find us on most podcast platforms. SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-555304573 iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

Fall is almost here! On this week's Good Growing Podcast, Ken talks about something we should add to our to-do list for this fall: conducting a soil test. Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribe Any products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies. --You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

On this week’s Good Growing podcast, we are answering more of your questions. We discuss the new invasive hornet that has been found in Georgia, coca mulch and worms in ponds, tree roots affecting building foundations, apple fruit rots, and more! Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fFmCDDUwXQ4 Skip to what you want to know: 00:05 – Welcome 01:20 – New invasive wasp found in Georgia, the yellow-legged hornet 07:47 – Be on the lookout for spotted lanternfly 11:10 – White “worms” in a pond after using cocoa mulch. What are they, and how do we manage them? 18:30 – Will tree roots interfere with the foundation of a home? 23:00 – Water lotus is taking of my pond, what can I do to get rid of it? 29:20 – Large black spots on my apples, what is causing it and how do I get rid of it? 34:00 - Wrap-up, thank you’s, what’s up next week, and goodbye! Photo credits:Yellow-legged hornet nest By Francis ITHURBURU - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=25339575 Yellow-legged hornet By Charles J. Sharp - Own work, from Sharp Photography, sharpphotography, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=52006827 Cheese skipper maggots by Deborah Kent Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribe Any products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies. --You can find us on most podcast platforms. SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-555304573 iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

On this week’s Good Growing podcast, we discuss fall-blooming plants. While we typically reach for mums, there are a lot of other plants we can use in our landscapes for an end-of-season flower show! Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NYmaaXnh7JY Skip to what you want to know: 00:33 – Welcome, Ken and have we followed our advice and started our fall vegetable gardens? 02:20 – Benefits of fall blooming plants for pollinators 05:05 – Goldenrods 06:25 – Solidago rugosa ‘Fireworks’ 08:00 – Zigzag goldenrod (Solidago flexicaulis) 09:02 – Stiff goldenrod (Solidago rigida) 11:10 – Managing Canadian goldenrod 12:11 – Goldenrod and allergies 13:40 – Asters 13:55 – New England aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) 16:26 – Calico aster (Symphyotrichum lateriflorum) 17:30 – Ironweed (Vernonia lettermannii) ‘Iron butterfly’ 19:25 – Black-eyed Susan ‘American GoldRush’ 21:07 – Sweet Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia subtomentosa) 22:20 – Bottle gentian (Gentiana andrewsii) 23:50 - False Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra) 'Bleeding Hearts' 25:37 - Perennial sunflowers 26:38 – Western/naked stemmed sunflower (Helianthus occidentalis) 27:10 – Swamp sunflower (Helianthus angustifolius) 28:35 – More fall-blooming plants: mums, sedum, bulbs 31:38 - Wrap-up, thank you’s, what’s up next week, and goodbye! Autumn allergies: Don’t blame goldenrod: https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2022-10-21-autumn-allergies-dont-blame-goldenrod Fall Blooming Bulbs: https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2020-09-17-theyre-not-just-spring-fall-blooming-bulbs Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribe Any products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies. --You can find us on most podcast platforms. SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-555304573 iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

It may be hot out there, but fall gardening has already started in Illinois. This week on the Good Growing Podcast Ken and Chris share how the summer veggies faired and then describe their plans for fall crops. Learn about what you can get started in August for harvest in October and even into the winter. Plus tips on gardening as the weather turns cold.Watch us on YouTube! https://youtu.be/4l3AcXRNP8c 0:39 Hey Ken!1:10 – How has the summer garden faired this year? What we grew, what worked, and what didn’t.First talking Shiso earlier in the year https://youtu.be/hww7vEXP3_0?t=2719:30 - Have tomatoes been delayed this year?11:13 - Recording this year’s garden crops for rotating next year12:25 – What are some good fall garden crops?13:50 - What might it be too late to plant for a fall garden as of the first week of August?15:28 – Chris seeds red Russian kale16:10 – A hack for labeling your seed starts17:52 – Using pelleted seeds for tiny seeds and seeders18:55 – Using seed tape of making your own for tiny seeds19:30 – Carrots are tricky to germinate. Here are some tips.20:09 – Starting spinach indoors21:11 – Sowing turnips in the garden21:49 – Cover crops for the fall25:05 – Garlic is already selling out at many seed suppliers. Time to order ASAP. If you can find it, here’s what is recommended to grow in Illinois27:31 – Storing garlic for the winter29:12 – Our preferences for starting seeds indoors or directly in the garden. 30:44 – Why do we need to plant our fall garden in the summer?32:10 – Season extension to push the garden into winterBuild your own low tunnel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nln3DVuwQXY 33:42 – If we could only pick one fall crop what would we choose?36:06 – Thank yous and coming up next weekContact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribeAny products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies.--You can find us on most podcast platforms. SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-555304573 iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

On this week’s Good Growing podcast, we discuss newly planted trees. How to pick them, take care of them, and get them ready for something we haven’t seen since 1803! Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kFzOs7a3TCo Skip to what you want to know: 00:40 – Welcome, Ken, what are we seeing for the first time since 1803? 01:35 – It’s still dry out there, and it’s getting hot…It’s been a rough year for trees. 05:32 – When should we be planting trees? 07:00 – Things to consider when planting trees 07:45 – What is an urban tree? 09:30 – What tree should I plant? 10:10 – Where should I plant my tree? 11:25 – How to select a tree, what should I be looking for? 14:35 – Getting rid of circling roots 18:15 – Taking care of trees once they’re in the ground, remember to water 21:25 – Mulching newly planted trees 24:20 – Periodical cicadas and the problems they cause on newly planted trees 28:33 – Periodical cicadas in Illinois 30:30 – Difference between periodical and annual cicadas, and cicada killer wasps 32:54 – Can we eat cicadas? 37:00 – Can I use pesticides to protect my trees? 38:47 - Wrap-up, thank you’s, what’s up next week, and goodbye! Last week’s episode on Derechos & Tree Damage: https://extension.illinois.edu/podcasts/good-growing/ep-144-derechos-tree-damage-goodgrowing Ryan Pankau’s Four Seasons Webinar on Tree Compartmentalization: https://youtu.be/cG98ED54Ctw Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribe Any products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies. --You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

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 past and present derechos. But what does all this wind do to our trees? We talk about cleaning up our trees after severe windstorms and how to prepare our trees for future wind events. Watch us on YouTube0:36 Hey Ken!2:05 Welcome Emily!3:20 Recounting the Iowa derecho8:01 What happened during the most recent July 2023 Illinois derecho10:42 Tornadoes vs. derechos14:07 Ken defines a derecho https://www.spc.noaa.gov/misc/AbtDerechos/derechofacts.htm17:08 Steps to take after a severe weather event Using chainsaws 19:25 Cutting wood under tension 21:53 Stay away from powerlines! 22:03 Hanging limbs “Widow Makers”25:20 Finding an arborist26:09 Things to look for when hiring an arborist30:32 Long-term management to prepare trees to withstand wind storms; Prevention is the best medicine33:04 Make sure the tree has adequate space for root development38:40 Problematic trees40:32 Angle of branching equals strength41:25 Observe remaining tree after a major wind storm42:27 How a changed landscape impacts remaining trees43:34 How many derechos can we expect in the future?44:35 Extreme loss of trees and its impact on peopleRadar recording of the derecho moving across Illinois https://www.weather.gov/ilx/june29_derechoContact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribeAny products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies.--You can find us on most podcast platforms. SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-555304573 iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

On this week’s Good Growing podcast, we’re answering some of your questions that have come into our offices this summer. We discuss poison hemlock, aphids, Japanese beetles, green June beetles, galls on oaks, and more! Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AGe43Ff0eL0 Skip to what you want to know: 00:25 – Welcome, Ken, vacation and pet spider 05:45 – Should I avoid eating vegetables growing near poison hemlock? 10:35 – There are red insects all over my tomatoes and sunflowers. What are they, and why are there so many? 17:55 – What pesticides can be used to protect blackberries from Japanese beetles but not make the fruit toxic? 24:35 – Why is my Christmas cactus wilted and shriveled? 27:25 – Large green beetles are flying around trees. What are they, will they kill my tree? Can I spray them? 32:10 – There are galls on the branches of my oak tree. What can I do? 36:30 – Can I still treat my ash tree for emerald ash borer in the fall? 42:02- Wrap-up, thank you’s, what’s up next week, and goodbye! Buckeye Yard & Garden onLine (BYGL) articles: Poison hemlock - https://bygl.osu.edu/node/1996 Aphids - https://bygl.osu.edu/node/2169 How to identify and care for holiday cacti and get them to rebloom: https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2022-12-09-how-identify-and-care-holiday-cacti-and-get-them-rebloom Insecticide Options for Protecting Ash Trees from Emerald Ash Borer: https://extension.entm.purdue.edu/EAB/PDF/NC-IPM.pdf Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Ken Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowing Subscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribe Any products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies. --You can find us on most podcast platforms. SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-555304573iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us Google podcasts https://bit.ly/3AiYjTD

After a few rounds of severe weather in Illinois, Chris chats about what to do with a storm-damaged tree and how to make your trees more resilient to future storms. Find a Certified Arborist https://www.treesaregood.org/findanarborist Find your local Illinois Extension office https://extension.illinois.edu/global/where-we-serve Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Ken Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: go.illinois.edu/goodgrowing Subscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribe Any products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies. -- You can find us on most podcast platforms. SoundCloud @user-555304573 iTunes podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good…ng/id1446630377 Tunein tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/…d-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-g…th-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growin…d4302614?country=us Google podcasts bit.ly/3AiYjTD

This week on the Good Growing podcast Chris tackles a question about how to hire a lawn care service when facing a list of services to choose from. How does a homeowner decide what is best for their lawn? Does the lawn care service match with university recommendations? Find out on this week’s podcast! LawnTalk website https://web.extension.illinois.edu/lawntalk/index.cfm Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Ken Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: go.illinois.edu/goodgrowing Subscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribe Any products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies. -- You can find us on most podcast platforms. SoundCloud @user-555304573 iTunes podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good…ng/id1446630377 Stitcher www.stitcher.com/show/good-growing Tunein tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/…d-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-g…th-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growin…d4302614?country=us Google podcasts bit.ly/3AiYjTD