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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.
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Ken Johnson: kjohnso@illinois.edu
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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:
00:30 – Welcome, Ken
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
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Chris Enroth: cenroth@illinois.edu
Ken Johnson: kjohnso@illinois.edu
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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
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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
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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=271
9:30 - Have tomatoes been delayed this year?
11:13 - Recording this year’s garden crops for rotating next year
12:25 – 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 kale
16:10 – A hack for labeling your seed starts
17:52 – Using pelleted seeds for tiny seeds and seeders
18:55 – Using seed tape of making your own for tiny seeds
19:30 – Carrots are tricky to germinate. Here are some tips.
20:09 – Starting spinach indoors
21:11 – Sowing turnips in the garden
21:49 – Cover crops for the fall
25:05 – 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 Illinois
27:31 – Storing garlic for the winter
29:12 – 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 winter
Build 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 week
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Ken Johnson: kjohnso@illinois.edu
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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
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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
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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.
0:36 Hey Ken!
2:05 Welcome Emily!
3:20 Recounting the Iowa derecho
8:01 What happened during the most recent July 2023 Illinois derecho
10:42 Tornadoes vs. derechos
14:07 Ken defines a derecho
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/misc/AbtDerechos/derechofacts.htm
17:08 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 arborist
26:09 Things to look for when hiring an arborist
30:32 Long-term management to prepare trees to withstand wind storms; Prevention is the best medicine
33:04 Make sure the tree has adequate space for root development
38:40 Problematic trees
40:32 Angle of branching equals strength
41:25 Observe remaining tree after a major wind storm
42:27 How a changed landscape impacts remaining trees
43:34 How many derechos can we expect in the future?
44:35 Extreme loss of trees and its impact on people
Radar recording of the derecho moving across Illinois https://www.weather.gov/ilx/june29_derecho
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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
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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
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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
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On this week's Good Growing Podcast, Ken Johnson discusses fireflies. Learn about fireflies in Illinois, the threats to their populations, and how you can help conserve them in your own landscape.
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This week for the Good Growing podcast we have a gardenbite episode that dives into the basics of how to water your landscape and garden plants. While some may have built-in irrigation systems, many gardeners must reach for the hose to hand-water when times get dry, and right now times are VERY dry in central Illinois. Chris shows how to water and gives some great tips to know if you are irrigating enough or should be applying more water!
Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/kUwhrFc0kkM
Stay up to date on drought conditions with the U.S. Drought Monitor website https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/
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On this week’s Good Growing podcast, we discuss the dry, hot weather we’ve been having recently. We discuss Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford’s recent blog post on the Increased Risk of Drought Conditions in Illinois, providing water to our plants, how you can help monitor drought conditions in your area, and more! Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RI4_daRf1O0Skip to what you want to know: 00:25 – Welcome, Ken, how much have we been watering lately? 02:00 – What has the weather been like and what does the future hold? 03:12 – Trent Ford’s blog post (Increased Risk of Drought Conditions in Illinois) 03:55 – Rainfall in Illinois the past 30 days 04:30 – Multi-sensor Precipitation map (precent of normal rainfall) 07:24 – Soil moisture levels 08:10 – Why should we be concerned about dry, hot weather? 11:30 – Watering the lawn, trees, and other plants and the benefits of mulching 20:20 – Reporting weather conditions 21:00 - National Drought Mitigation Center’s Condition Monitoring Observer Reporting (CMOR) 26:00 – Wrap-up, thank you’s, what’s up next week, and goodbye! Check out Trent Ford’s blog post: https://stateclimatologist.web.illinois.edu/2023/05/23/increased-risk-of-drought-conditions-in-illinois/ The National Drought Mitigation Center’s Condition Monitoring Observer Reporting (CMOR): https://droughtimpacts.unl.edu/Tools/ConditionMonitoringObservations.aspx Contact us! Chris Enroth: cenroth@illinois.eduKen Johnson: kjohnso@illinois.edu 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 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 sit down with Illinois Extension communications specialist and first-time homeowner Emily Steele and walk through some of the basic To-Dos for a new yard/first-time yard owner. We dive into various topics from what to look for at house showings in the landscape to how to avoid termites and much more!Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/9Q-WiIYGjeMSkip to what you want to know: 0:35 Hey Ken! Summer beards and podcast camera angles 2:48 Welcome Emily, our first-time homeowner! 5:24 Before buying a house, what are some things to look for in the landscape? 9:30 What apps or tips can you use to identify a tree? 12:05 Setting the stage – What type of yard does Emily now have? 12:51 Why should we care about landscaping? What is the value of investing in landscaping? 17:54 How long should we wait before getting plants in the ground and changing the landscaping for new homeowners? 23:24 What about planting fruit trees? Does that need to be done ASAP? 24:26 What are things we can do landscaping-wise to prevent termites? 28:35 Is it essential to call for a utility locate? What do we do with that information? 34:21 For first-time homeowners starting from scratch, what tools should they prioritize getting now? What are some “would be nice to have” tools? Check out our recent garden tools podcast https://go.illinois.edu/GardenTool 41:14 How important is it to check ordinances or HOA guidelines? 44:46 How far away should you plant landscaping from a house? 48:27 Is it good to call in an arborist to evaluate the trees? How do you find a certified arborist? https://www.treesaregood.org/ https://illinoisarborist.org/ 50:39 How do people decide what lawn care is best for them? Plus some lawn care tips! 56:57 No mow lawns – what are they? Will they work in Illinois? University of Minnesota Extension Bee lawns https://extension.umn.edu/landscape-design/planting-and-maintaining-bee-lawn More links mentioned during the showhttps://go.illinois.edu/GardenHosehttps://go.illinois.edu/ToolMaintenancehttps://go.illinois.edu/GardenToolContact us! Chris Enroth: cenroth@illinois.eduKen Johnson: kjohnso@illinois.edu 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 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 talk with horticulture educator Ryan Pankau about the new University of Illinois Extension pollinator website, Illinois Pollinators. Learn about how this website came together, the information it covers, including different pollinators we find in Illinois, the importance of pollinators, plants pollinators use, pollinator habitat design, community science and education, pollinator research, and more!Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/894qscZJthk Skip to what you want to know: 00:35 – Welcome, Ken, and what have we been up to? 02:00 – Welcome, Ryan! 03:00 – Why was this website created? What was the catalyst? Website sections: 06:00 – What are pollinators? 11:00 – Importance of pollinators and what can you do to help them. 14:55 – Plants pollinators use 23:45 – Pollinator habitat design, design suggestions, and starting pollinator habitat 29:40 – No Mow May tangent 32:55 – Community science and education 34:55 – Pollinator research at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 38:15 – Future plans for the website 47:30 – Wrap-up, thank you’s, what’s up next week, and goodbye! Visit the Illinois Pollinators website! https://illinoispollinators.org Contact us! Ryan Pankau: rcpankau@illinois.edu Chris Enroth: cenroth@illinois.eduKen Johnson: kjohnso@illinois.edu 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 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 Ken and Chris have compiled several homeowner questions all about soil testing. We share lots of resources to help the gardener and landscaper determine the status of their soils and eliminate the guessing game of soil management. Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EztIDdWY6QwIllinois Extension's one-stop website for soils including a list of soil testing labs: https://extension.illinois.edu/soil Check out these videos: How to Take a Soil Sample https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv7iocI90os How to Understand Test Results https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK_L6xVAw_ASkip to what you want to know:Contact us! Chris Enroth: cenroth@illinois.eduKen Johnson: kjohnso@illinois.edu Check out the Good Growing Blog: htps://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 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, Ken Johnson talks about what we can do for our spring blooming bulbs to ensure a colorful display again next year.Check out the Good Growing Blog: go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: 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 @user-555304573iTunes podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good…ng/id1446630377Stitcher www.stitcher.com/show/good-growingTunein tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/…d-Growing-p1187964/Spotify open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCRVurbl vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/Listen notes www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-g…th-cHLPMWpvEOG/Ivy ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902Castbox castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growin…d4302614?country=usGoogle podcasts bit.ly/3AiYjTD
On this week’s Good Growing podcast we talk with Illinois Extension local foods educator Nick Frillman about growing gourmet shiitake mushrooms in your own backyard. Nick shows us the tools and methods used to turn fresh cut logs of white oak and sugar maple into inoculated “bolts” that will yield delicious shiitake mushrooms. Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/MuP9exnHmaQSkip to what you want to know0:43 Hey Ken! New haircuts; frosty nights; Who likes mushrooms?3:06 Welcome Nick!4:30 What are shiitake mushrooms?6:19 Can anyone grow shiitake mushrooms at home?7:33 What equipment is necessary to grow mushrooms?-8:04 Low tech-13:25 High tech18:06 What species of logs do we use for growing shiitake?21:07 Is there a benefit to using plug spawn vs. sawdust spawn? And what’s the techniques for drilling and inoculating?24:17 Do they sell adapters for angle grinders if you already have one?24:52 Where do you keep your inoculated log (bolt) to grow mushrooms?29:49 Do you need to seal the ends of the logs?34:06 How do you stack multiple logs? 36:12 How do we harvest the mushrooms?42:00 How long do the mushroom logs last?44:42 What does a shiitake mushroom look like?46:20 What does a mushroom bolt look like?51:30 Where do we find mushroom growing supplies?More resourcesCornell Extension Mushroom Resources https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/projects/mushrooms/Shiitake Mushroom Log-Growing Guide – Vermont Extension https://www.uvm.edu/sites/default/files/media/ShiitakeGuide.pdfGrow your favorite fungus at home: How to cultivate shiitake mushrooms https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/flowers-fruits-and-frass/2023-03-31-grow-your-favorite-fungus-home-how-cultivate-shiitakeContact us! Chris Enroth: cenroth@illinois.eduKen Johnson: kjohnso@illinois.edu Nick Frillman: frillma2@illinois.eduCheck out the Good Growing Blog: htps://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 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 have a discussion about garden tools and gadgets. Learn about what we should be doing to get our tools ready for use this spring, some of our favorite garden tools, and more!Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GXD12sUiI8w Skip to what you want to know: 00:25 – Welcome, Ken, and what have we been up to in the garden? 02:15 – Don’t put your tomatoes out yet! 03:10 – Gardening needs patience 04:10 – What should we do to get our tools ready for the gardening season? 07:58 – Anything we should be doing for tools with small engines like lawnmowers? 11:10 – Sharpening lawnmower blades 12:45 – Make sure you put your tools away 14:40 – Some of our favorite tools 15:00 – hori-hori 17:50 – hand pruners 21:50 – knives 22:50 – folding saw and reciprocating saw 24:25 – weeding and cultivating in the garden 25:00 – stirrup/scuffle hoe 26:10 – collinear hoe 27:04 – keeping up with weeding 30:15 – Rotary cultivator and hoes 32:05 – wire weeder 33:35 – What are the bare minimum tools you need for a garden? 36:25 – Wrap-up, thank you’s, what’s up next week, and goodbye! Contact us! Chris Enroth: cenroth@illinois.eduKen Johnson: kjohnso@illinois.edu Check out the Good Growing Blog: htps://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 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 dive into the world of soil and compost. Ken and Chris answer your questions asked by actual home gardeners. Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/KR9CLt2izW4Skip to what you want to know:Hey Ken! Spring, weather, and our new intro musicAmending Soil Questions -3:09 Can you recommend a user-friendly home soil test for me to buy that will guide me through the amendment process? -6:33 How to amend heavy clay soil? -8:29 What kind of sand is best to add to a small garden? -9:41 When is the best time to add manure or other fertilizers? -12:15 How deeply should we mix in organic matter like manure? -13:26 Is it harmful to have too much organic matter? Like over 5%? -15:00 Are coffee grounds good to put in the garden, if so, how much? -17:20 Is Calcium from eggshells is that a good source and how to make it readily available?Composting -18:29 Can I put kitchen scraps directly into the garden, or does it need to sit in a composter for a little while before it goes into the garden? -20:35 How long do you compost table scraps in leaves before introducing them to garden soil? Old potting soil -21:48 What do you do with the used soil from pots? -24:39 Perlite is often used as a soil medium in transplant containers. But since it is not biodegradable, is this bad for our garden soil? -26:24 Can you plant directing in the bags that soil comes in?? -29:29 Should we bother with cover crops in raised beds/container gardens? Soil Testing video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv7iocI90osIllinois Extension Soil Testing website https://extension.illinois.edu/soil/soil-testingContact us! Chris Enroth: cenroth@illinois.eduKen Johnson: kjohnso@illinois.edu 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 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 certain plants grow better together? While the research may be out for many claims of companion planting, some tried and true methods of vegetable garden plant combinations have worked for generations. Listen as local foods educator Nick Frillman gives some background on companion planting.Contact us!Nick Frillman: frillma2@illinois.eduChris Enroth: cenroth@illinois.eduKen Johnson: kjohnso@illinois.eduCheck out the Good Growing Blog: htps://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: 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 @user-555304573iTunes podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good…ng/id1446630377Stitcher www.stitcher.com/show/good-growingTunein tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/…d-Growing-p1187964/Spotify open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCRVurbl vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/Listen notes www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-g…th-cHLPMWpvEOG/Ivy ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902Castbox castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growin…d4302614?country=usGoogle podcasts bit.ly/3AiYjTD
On this week’s Good Growing podcast, Chris and Ken sit down to go through some more spring gardening questions about seed starting, planting outdoors, planting in pots, and more!Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iWCVq7QALCE Skip to what you want to know: 00:30 – Welcome Ken, and be on the lookout for Callery pear and honeysuckle 02:05 – Why is Chris sad? 04:09 – How many seeds per cell do you recommend for vegetable plants to get seed starts? 08:25 – Thinning seedlings 09:50 - Do we need any special lights for seed starting? 13:50 - Are there any fruits or vegetables that you should not plant close to each other? Or in the place of something else was grown somewhere last season? 17:50 - How should plants be planted in Illinois? Should the rows run North to South or East to West? 20:15 - How do we prepare soil in pots for the next year? 23:50 - What should we put in pots? Can I dig up soil from my garden and put it in the pot? 27:50 - Should we be testing our container/potting soil? 29:57 - Wrap-up, thank you’s, what’s up next week, and goodbye!Greenhouse Media Testing: https://extension.illinois.edu/soil/greenhouse-media-testing University of Illinois Extension Soils page: https://extension.illinois.edu/soil Contact us! Chris Enroth: cenroth@illinois.eduKen Johnson: kjohnso@illinois.edu Check out the Good Growing Blog: htps://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 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
Never be without a vase full of flowers after listening to this episode of the Good Growing podcast. This week Ken and Chris chat with Chris Lueking, Illinois Extension horticulture educator, and owner of her own successful cut flower farm. Chris describes how she got started, things to consider when growing cut flowers, her top five go-to cut flowers, and more!Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/lYpBehI4Tqg0:26 - Hey Ken3:20 - Introducing Chris Lueking!4:20 - How did Chris get started in farming cut flowers?6:45 - Talking the EQIP loan to get farm resources and conservation planning through NRCS9:32 - What equipment or special considerations do we need when starting a cut flower farm?15:17 - What cut flowers does Chris grow outside and what does she grow in the high tunnel?16:14 - How late can you produce cut flowers? All the way into the winter?17:25 - What are Chris' 5 favorite cut flowers? 17:55 - Zinnia 19:03 - Sunflowers 20:05 - Cosmos 20:50 - Gomphrena 21:30 - Celosia22:35 - How does Chris start her seeds for cut flowers?24:07 - Tips on how to handle pests and spraying pesticides in cut flowers production28:19 - What's happening right now in the cut flower garden? (March 22, 2023)31:19 - What foliage plants does Chris grow?33:32 - Growing eucalyptus in Illinois37:31 - Experimenting with weird stuff like tea, cotton, and tobacco38:58 - Is Chris trying anything new for 2023?Contact us! Chris Enroth: cenroth@illinois.eduKen Johnson: kjohnso@illinois.edu Check out the Good Growing Blog: htps://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 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 Chris and Ken sit down to go through our piles of early spring gardening questions about frost dates, seed starting, and more. Plus, we warn our listeners and viewers to be careful when getting out into the garden too soon! Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/kDjPF-UYDKQSkip to what you want to know:00:36 – Hey Ken, what’s going on in our gardens?1:56 - We may not be done with winter just yet. Remembering spring snow in April 20223:39 - What the difference between frost free and average last frost dates?7:08 – Are Farmer's Almanac dates good to go by or not?8:55 - Does the planting date differ depending on whether you plant seeds or a small plant?10:49 - When starting seeds indoors, should grow lights be turned on as soon as the seeds are planted or not until they sprout? Would window light be enough for germination?14:22 - Confused by planting depth, twice the width? If the seed was shaped like a coin, what is the width? 15:37 – Thank you and what’s coming up next weekContact us! Chris Enroth: cenroth@illinois.eduKen Johnson: kjohnso@illinois.edu Check out the Good Growing Blog: htps://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 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, Ken Johnson talks about growing asparagus, including what type you should grow, how to plant, weed control, and fertilizing and harvesting.Check out the Good Growing Blog: go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: 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 @user-555304573iTunes podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good…ng/id1446630377Stitcher www.stitcher.com/show/good-growingTunein tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/…d-Growing-p1187964/Spotify open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCRVurbl vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/Listen notes www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-g…th-cHLPMWpvEOG/Ivy ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902Castbox castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growin…d4302614?country=usGoogle podcasts bit.ly/3AiYjTD
This week Nick Frillman takes us on a journey of our local foods system through his very own kitchen and a single loaf of bread. Listen in to learn how you can support a local food system with your food dollars.
On this week's Good Growing podcast, we welcome back horticulture educator Emily Swihart to finally talk about sunflowers! We discuss the history of sunflowers, some of their benefits to the environment and bees, what sunflowers we’ll be growing this year, and more. Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YLlwBnHp4qA Skip to what you want to know: 00:40 – Welcome Ken, and why isn’t Chris in Macomb? 01:45 – Welcome Emily 02:45 – An overview of sunflowers 04:00 – Sunflowers as food and a quick history of sunflowers 11:19 – Sunflower pollen benefits for bumble bees 12:50 – Effectiveness of honey bees and bumble bees on sunflowers 14:00 – Sunflowers as hyper accumulators (heavy metals) 17:45 – What do we need to think about when growing sunflowers? 22:20 – Do you grow sunflowers for cut flowers? 24:23 – What sunflowers were we growing at the Lukeman Garden and Education Center in Jacksonville? 25:40 – What sunflowers will Emily be growing in 2023? 26:45 – Sunrich Summer Provence 27:55 – ProCut White Nite and ProCut White Lite 29:25 – What sunflowers will Ken be growing in 2023? 30:55 – Short - Sunray yellow 31:11 – Medium – Soluna lemon, Gold & Silver, Italian white, Lemon queen, Evening sun, Seneca 32:23 – Giant - Arikara and Kong 34:00 – What site conditions do sunflowers need? Fertilizer? How to plant and dealing with critters 39:50 – More sunflowers Emily is growing in 2023 40:30 – Starburst Greenburst 41:30 – Goldy Double 42:40 – Strawberry blonde 43:20 – ProCut Plum 43:40 - Shock-O-Lat 44:15 – SunFil Purple 45:30 – Hopi black dye 47:13 – Are there fragrant sunflowers? 48:58 – Sunflowers are heliotropic 50:12 – Where is Chris planting sunflowers this year? 50:40 – A few problems in sunflowers 52:38 – Wrap-up, thank you’s, what’s up next week, and goodbye! What new vegetables are we growing in 2023 - https://youtu.be/hww7vEXP3_0 What new flowers are we growing in 2023 - https://youtu.be/q_HGNwhTvqE Contact us! Chris Enroth: cenroth@illinois.eduKen Johnson: kjohnso@illinois.edu Emily Swihart: eswihart@illinois.edu Check out the Good Growing Blog: htps://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 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 horticulture educator Emily Swihart to share the new and strange seed we have ordered for our flower gardens for the 2023 growing season. We tease talking about sunflowers for the yard, but we don't get to them this week. So, look for that episode next week (we promise!).Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/q_HGNwhTvqE Skip to what you want to know: 00:35 – Welcome Ken, and has Chris bought his seeds? 01:08 – What seeds has Ken started? 01:55 – Welcome Emily, has she started seeds? 02:25 – Has Chris been keeping up with his New Year’s Resolution?What are we growing this year? 04:05 – Ken – Cupid’s dart 05:50 – Emily – Calendula 09:40 – Chris – Sedges 14:40 – Poppies and flowering tobacco 17:25 – Emily – Snapdragons and supporting cut flowers 22:45 – Chris – Mayapple 25:40 – Ken – African daisy, Hibiscus, Cardinal climber, Stock 27:52 – Emily – Strawflower, Gomphrena 31:10 – Weird-shaped flowers, Amaranth and Celosia 33:16 – Chris – Rudbeckia 'American Gold Rush' (Black-eyed Susan) 36:12 – Ken – Cotton, snapdragon, cosmos, zinnia, sunflower, and more 38:06 – saving zinnia seeds 39:15 – Emily’s zinnias 39:55 – Cosmos 41:55 – Emily – Mrs. Burns' Lemon basil and ageratum 43:35 – Chris – Lungwort 45:38 – Chris - Lipstick Blonde Hosta 47:55 – Asking questions about our gardens 48:33 – Wrap-up, thank yous, and good bye! Stay tuned for our show where we talk about sunflowers for 2023.What new vegetables are we growing in 2023 - https://soundcloud.com/user-555304573/new-veggies-for-2023-goodgrowingContact us! Chris Enroth: cenroth@illinois.eduKen Johnson: kjohnso@illinois.edu Emily Swihart: eswihart@illinois.edu Check out the Good Growing Blog: htps://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 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 horticulture educator Emily Swihart to share the new and strange seed we have ordered for our vegetable gardens for the 2023 growing season. Plus, Chris has a monumental task of narrowing down his list of shade trees to only one for his front yard. We tease talking about sunflowers and ornamentals for the yard, but we don't get to them this week. So look for that episode next week.Watch us on YouTube! https://youtu.be/hww7vEXP3_0Skip to what you want to know:0:20 Hey Ken1:20 Welcome Emily - lamenting on the warm winter weather (mud)2:11 Ken taps his silver maple for maple syrup3:27 What are we growing this year?4:30 Ken - Shiso6:40 Emily - Porcelain Doll Pumpkin8:51 Chris - German Butterball Potato11:21 Ken - Cardoon 12:39 Emily - Heirloom Tomato Collection (Brandywine, Striped German, Cherokee purple, Amish paste) plus a hybrid slicer tomato (Mountain Merit)16:16 Chris - Sikkim Cucumber18:40 Ken - Parsnip, and lots of different lettuce types - red iceberg, Blackhawk, Red Sails, Continuity, Devil's Tongue, Deer Tongue, Drunken Woman Frizzy20:48 Emily - Chamomile and celery (Kelvin)23:39 Chris - Poblano peppers (Trident and Capitan) and Chris' rant about green peppers26:03 Ken - Corn (Hooker's Sweet, Painted Mountain, Painted Hill, Silverqueen - for the corn smut)29:39 Emily - Artisan tomatoes (Blush, Gold Nugget, Indigo Cherry Drops)31:27 Chris' shade tree decision to replace an ash tree (Black gum, Kentucky Coffeetree, hackberry, or tulip poplar?)40:12 Thank yous and so long!Stay tuned for our show where we select flowering and ornamental plants for 2023.Contact us! Chris Enroth: cenroth@illinois.eduKen Johnson: kjohnso@illinois.edu Emily Swihart: eswihart@illinois.edu Check out the Good Growing Blog: htps://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 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 finish our conversation on growing ginger, turmeric, and galangal. Last week we got through pre-sprouting indoors, this episode we dive into getting your sprouted rhizomes planted, growing, and then harvested. We take you through a growing season with these tropical spices in Illinois. Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/mGrZgSxOXJkSkip to what you want to know:0:44 Hey Ken!1:26 Hey Nick!1:48 Recapping last week2:40 Planting sprouted rhizomes – What does fertility look like when presprouting for so long?5:50 Preparing beds for planting in the ground in a caterpillar tunnel; digging a trench, fertility, compost, spacing, mulch8:27 Watering with drip irrigation (or Kitty litter buckets in Ken’s case)10:10 What role does fertility play in developing rhizomes? Any fertilizer recommendations?14:04 Fertilizing during the growing season and hilling ginger (turmeric and galangal are not hilled)17:34 Does planting depth impact hilling?20:20 What type of timeline are we talking about for growing a harvestable rhizome?23:40 Reminder when to start presprouting.24:56 Managing temperature: If we can’t build a high tunnel in the backyard, what are the season extension options for home gardeners?30:05 What does the harvest and processing look like for these three crops?35:48 What are some marketplaces that ginger, turmeric, and galangal growers are selling?39:52 How do we use these crops in our kitchens?42:10 Growers and consumers take our ginger, turmeric, and galangal survey at go.illinois.edu/ginger 43:00 Growing tropical spices in Illinois can help in many different ways.44:36 Thanks and Goodbyes!How to build a low tunnel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nln3DVuwQXY Take the ginger survey! https://go.illinois.edu/ginger Presprouting ginger video: https://youtu.be/aGNlrOF9J3Y Growing and Harvesting Ginger in Illinois https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzp0xMacTf8Contact us! Chris Enroth: cenroth@illinois.eduKen Johnson: kjohnso@illinois.edu Nick Frillman: frillma2@illinois.edu Check out the Good Growing Blog: htps://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 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 have the long-awaited, often teased episode on growing ginger, turmeric, and galangal in Illinois! We discuss what they are, why you may want to grow them, where to grow them, presprouting, and more.Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1V121FzkJus Skip to what you want to know: 00:40 – Welcome Ken and Nick 02:05 – Why would I want to grow ginger, turmeric, and/or galangal? 05:50 – What are the monetary and other incentives for growing these spices? 11:00 – What plant family do these spices belong to? What are the disease implications of this? 18:50 – How do turmeric and galangal compare to growing tomatoes and cucumbers in high tunnels? 21:30 – What are turmeric and galangal? How are they used? 26:40 – Is there a market for turmeric and galangal? 30:00 – Where do I get ginger, turmeric, and galangal seeds? How do I know if a company is reputable? 34:45 – Live plants and growing seed stock 36:55 – What is the germination process for ginger, turmeric, and galangal? 45:46 – wrap-up, take the survey, what’s up next week, and goodbye!Take the ginger survey! https://go.illinois.edu/ginger Presprouting ginger video: https://youtu.be/aGNlrOF9J3Y Contact us! Chris Enroth: cenroth@illinois.eduKen Johnson: kjohnso@illinois.edu Nick Frillman: frillma2@illinois.edu Check out the Good Growing Blog: htps://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 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 look back at 2022 to review what went well in our vegetable gardens, and also some lessons learned from the struggles of growing food in Illinois. From annoying critters to the beauty provided by some of our edible crops we cover it all. Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/cmDVlZ00ecUSkip to what you want to know:0:37 Hey Ken!1:21 Our year in review of the 2022 garden2:02 Types of poblanos Chris tried in 20222:43 Raccoons had different ideas about the poblanos and how we handled them4:09 Ken's artichoke adventures - delicious and pretty6:53 Chris' Caracas Carrots - still in the ground for winter harvest and works well in heavier soils9:02 Ken grows lovely dryland rice...and then the birds showed up10:39 Tomato talk (and Chris continues to vent about the raccoons)14:10 Sweet corn struggles and a fertilizer experiment (not an official experiment or recommendation)19:20 Homegrown celery, not your normal grocery store celery21:37 Drunken Woman Frizzy head lettuce - goes to show good names sell seed23:12 Growing a monster Jarrahdale pumpkin vine, with only one pumpkin. Plus dealing with squash bugs and squash vine borer. (and pretty pictures of squash vine borer)27:23 Ken's cotton - attractive, unusual, and susceptible to lawn herbicides31:56 Maypop (Passion flower) - a native fruit with wonderful flowers and attractive to carpenter bees. Beware it does spread!33:49 Carpenter bees pollinating Maypop flower34:22 Thank yous!35:35 Coming up next week and goodbye!Jeff Gillman's article on using urine as fertilizer https://gardenprofessors.com/want-an-organic-source-of-nitrogen-that-isnt-shipped-from-halfway-across-the-world-urine-luck/A fun (and informative) video from Jeff https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR2Qu_RZmT8Contact us! Chris Enroth: cenroth@illinois.eduKen Johnson: kjohnso@illinois.edu 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 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 Chris Enroth talks about amaryllis care and how to get it to rebloom for next year's holiday season. Check out the original text by Ken Johnson https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2021-12-03-how-take-care-amaryllis-and-get-them-rebloomCheck 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 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
Garden and seed catalogs have been arriving for a while now. When flipping through catalogs, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the choices. Unfortunately, you probably don’t have room (or time) to grow everything you see, no matter how amazing it seems. So how should you go about choosing what to grow this year?
Did you put off gift-buying this year? You’re in luck! On this week’s Good Growing Podcast, we’re talking about last-minute gifts for gardeners. Get some ideas for gifts for the gardener in your life. We also take a look back on 2022’s podcasts and look forward to what the new year is bringing. Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wO41vGCKKnw Skip to what you want to know: 00:40 – What’s the plan for winter break? 03:05 – A look back at 2022 08:10 – Last-minute gift ideas for gardeners 16:20 – What is coming up in 2023 24:05 – Wrap-up, thank you, what’s up next, and goodbye!Listen to our 100th podcast episode – https://youtu.be/-QGw9P12KNk Episode with Joy O’Keefe on bats – https://youtu.be/9fLLNtNHkpI Episodes with Trent Ford on climate and plants - https://youtu.be/G65eStr_RLA & https://youtu.be/4IwiQJPveeA Making Terrarium Ornaments with Moss, Succulents, and Air Plants - https://youtu.be/2-uuOwERDK0Making Christmas Tree Toppers Using Materials Found in Nature - https://youtu.be/2mCv8_m9y68 Twig Ornaments - https://youtu.be/tdKu-u_NO38 How to Make Kissing Balls - https://youtu.be/wjENt9UexwMHow to Make an Evergreen Gnome Using a Tomato Cage - https://youtu.be/6LyF0c24uNQHow to Make a Holiday Wreath - https://youtu.be/n54smtCYIls How to make homemade seed cards - https://youtu.be/szCjGLMt7ck Growing Great Vegetables - https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=26788 From Food to Flowers: Everything Local conference - https://www.specialtygrowers.org/everythinglocal.html Southern Illinois Fruit and Vegetable School - https://extension.illinois.edu/events/2023-02-08-2023-southern-il-fruit-vegetable-school Tree Fruit School - https://extension.illinois.edu/events/2023-02-09-2023-southwestern-illinois-commercial-tree-fruit-school Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference - https://extension.illinois.edu/events/2023-02-06-stateline-fruit-and-vegetable-growers-conference Contact us! Chris Enroth: cenroth@illinois.eduKen Johnson: kjohnso@illinois.edu 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 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 local foods educator Nick Frillman examines the impacts of tilling the soil and alternatives to lessen the damage tilling can have.Check out The Vegetable Beet podcast on reducing tillage when growing vegetables https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reducing-tillage-in-vegetable-production-an/id1511218540?i=1000583310715Low and No-Till Gardening UNH document https://extension.unh.edu/blog/2020/10/low-no-till-gardeningContact us! Chris Enroth: cenroth@illinois.eduKen Johnson: kjohnso@illinois.edu Nick Frillman: frillma2@illinois.eduCheck 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 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 clip from a webinar about wildlife damage in the landscape. In this clip Illinois Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson talks about the different species of squirrel that can be found in Illinois, identifying their damage and what to do to manage squirrels from damaging your home and garden.Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/DjAM9YFgRqkContact us! Chris Enroth: cenroth@illinois.eduKen Johnson: kjohnso@illinois.edu 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 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 talking Christmas trees. We discuss some of the different types of trees you can find, which are more sustainable cut or fake trees, potted Christmas trees, as well as some alternatives to the typical evergreen tree. Watch us on YouTube: youtu.be/1Ask9-9KcPoSkip to what you want to know: 00:31 – How was your Thanksgiving? 01:45 – Christmas trees, what type do we have? 04:23 – What’s the best type of cut Christmas tree? 07:20 – Good species for aroma 07:55 – Not all evergreens smell good… 08:50 – Fake/synthetic trees 10:15 – What is more sustainable, cut or fake Christmas trees? 14:30 – Renting a live Christmas tree? 16:37 – Caring for potted Christmas trees 20:25 – What are some alternatives to typical evergreens? 26:55 – Critters coming in on live Christmas trees 28:35 – Wrap-up, thank you, what’s up next week, and goodbye!Interview with Robert Richardson, President of the Illinois Christmas Tree Growers Association – https://youtu.be/Z7D5ckMCEX8 Consumer Reports article – https://www.consumerreports.org/home-garden/have-you-ever-heard-of-a-potted-christmas-tree-a7784784473/ Contact us! Chris Enroth: cenroth@illinois.eduKen Johnson: kjohnso@illinois.edu 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 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 a new podcast contributor, Nick Frillman! Nick is a local food system and small farms educator with University of Illinois Extension based in the Bloomington/Normal area. This week Nick, Ken, and Chris talk about the local Thanksgiving Challenge, which is sourcing items for the Thanksgiving meal from a local grower or market. Nick gives us some tips on what may be available locally and lets us know that local food at Thanksgiving doesn't have to be the entire meal.
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0:15 Hey Ken! 1:24 Welcome Nick! 4:54 The tradition of Thanksgiving, celebrating the harvest, and local community food systems 7:48 The Local Thanksgiving Challenge - reconnecting with your local food system 9:14 What are some of the different things we could find at local markets this time of year? 10:31 Finding a local market near you at www.ilfma.org/find-a-market 11:34 What are some simple options for providing maybe a few local ingredients in a holiday meal? 15:33 Are there benefits to using locally grown food? 17:24 Is there a definition of what constitutes local food? Talking about foodsheds 21:36 Let's talk money and costs of local food plus the higher costs of food in general 26:14 How are we planning to support local this holiday season 29:40 What do Good Growing listeners do to support locally grown or made products? 30:20 Thank you's and Happy Thanksgiving!
Choose local foods with Extension this Thanksgiving, Flowers Fruits and Frass Blog: https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/flowers-fruits-and-frass/2021-10-26-choose-local-foods-thanksgiving
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The holidays are coming up, which means cranberries will be on many of our menus. Learn more about growing and harvesting these popular native fruits.
This week on the Good Growing podcast we talk all about black walnut. This episode is full of information on black walnut from growing it to eating it. We start with learning to identify black walnut and where we would typically find it in the wild. Watch out for the tree of heaven as this non-native can be misidentified as black walnut. Then we welcome our special guest, Illinois Extension nutrition and wellness educator Jenna Smith. Jenna describes how we can harvest, store, and use black walnut in the kitchen as an ingredient packed with protein, antioxidants, vitamins, and healthy fats.
Jenna's blog - Simply Nutritious, Quick and Delicious https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/simply-nutritious-quick-and-delicious
Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/yq_D4w0H86I
Skip to what you want to know: 0:31 Hi Ken; winter is coming 1:19 Introducing the black walnut and its relative the Persian (English) walnut 2:57 Black walnut, where does this native tree grow? 5:24 Squirrels and black walnut 6:15 Using black walnut as managed woodland for timber harvest 9:03 The dreaded juglone! Does black walnut kill other plants with chemical warfare? 14:55 Identifying black walnuts - the nut 15:36 The leaf 15:56 The chambered pith of the stem 16:16 The leaf scar (winter ID) 16:57 Look-a-like tree of heaven (invasive) 18:29 Taking black walnut seeds and planting them to grow more black walnut; seed stratification and sourcing 20:12 Time to talk about eating black walnuts 21:33 Welcome Jenna! 22:31 What's the best way to get the black walnut out of the husk and shell? 25:19 How does black walnut compare to English walnut in flavor and size? 26:36 What are the nutritional and health benefits of eating black walnuts? 30:57 How do you store black walnuts long-term? 33:10 What are some uses for black walnut in cooking? Does Jenna have a favorite recipe? 35:19 Why is black walnut so underutilized? 37:33 Farewells and coming up next week
Blog: Crack open black walnuts for a delicious treat https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/simply-nutritious-quick-and-delicious/2021-10-29-crack-open-black-walnuts-nutritious-treat
Do Black Walnuts have Allelopathic Effects on Other Plants? by Linda Chalker-Scott https://www.researchgate.net/publication/333516407_DO_BLACK_WALNUT_TREES_HAVE_ALLELOPATHIC_EFFECTS_ON_OTHER_PLANTS_HOME_GARDEN_SERIES
Juglone and Allelopathy https://www.allelopathyjournal.com/Journal_Articles/AJ%207%20(1)%20January,%202000%20(1-55).pdf
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On this week’s Good Growing Podcast, we talk with Illinois Extension Forestry Specialist Chris Evans and Media Communications Coordinator Emily Steele about garlic mustard. This invasive plant can be found in forested areas throughout the state of Illinois. Learn about why we should care about garlic mustard, how to identify and manage it as well as some research updates!
See our smiling faces and garlic mustard pictures on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8LS9gLiT5uM
00:30 – Ginger, turmeric, and galangal harvest time! What are we doing with it? 01:20 – Have we planted garlic yet? 02:34 – Welcome Chris and Emily! 03:40 – Defining invasive species 05:00 – How extensive are invasive plants? 05:44 – Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference 06:58 – Why are you interested in garlic mustard Emily? 08:38 – What does garlic mustard look like? 11:23 – How many seeds can garlic mustard produce? 12:00 – How long do garlic mustard seeds survive in the soil? 12:26 – Why should we care about garlic mustard? 16:31 – Is it true garlic mustard will ‘go away’ on its own? 18:13 – Natural area restorations 21:43 – Is garlic mustard a listed/regulated invasive species in Illinois? 25:25 – How did garlic mustard get here? 27:30 – What are some ways garlic mustard gets spread? 29:30 – How can we manage garlic mustard? 31:42 – Are control burns effective for managing garlic mustard? 32:44 – Can you eat garlic mustard? 35:00 – Garlic mustard website and research updates 39:37 – Can goats be used to manage garlic mustard? 40:58 – Is there a difference in herbicide concentration you use when treating garlic mustard? 43:15 – Wrap-up, thank you, what’s up next week, and goodbye!
Illinois Extension garlic mustard website: https://go.illinois.edu/garlicmustard
Management of Invasive Plants and Pests of Illinois: https://extension.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/management_of_invasive_plants_and_pests_of_illinois.pdf
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What do an ant and a rubber tree have to say about toxic plants? Apparently, more than one would think! This week Ken and Chris dress up in celebration of Halloween and talk about plants that could make you sick or gulp kill you!
Did somebody eat something they shouldn't? Contact the Poison Control Hotline at (800) 222-1222
Those experiencing symptoms after eating a toxic substance should contact their physician, go to the emergency room, or call 911.
See us all dressed up in our "costumes" on YouTube https://youtu.be/gNpuJnoHmqM
Skip to what you want to know: 0:33 Hello Ant-man and rubber tree 2:02 We are not people doctors - this is not medical advice! 3:15 How plants use chemicals to protect themselves 6:17 First deadly plant Doll's Eyes 9:18 Daffodils - not so deadly but can hurt you 11:53 Deadly nightshade aka Devil's cherries aka belladonna 15:18 Azalea and rhododendrons 20:04 Giant Hogweed 23:54 Caster bean plant and poison hemlock 25:19 The Manchineel Tree 30:55 Thanks and what's coming up next week
Read the doctor's account of poisoning from the Manchineel tree https://www.bmj.com/content/321/7258/428
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This week for the Good Growing podcast we throw it back to 2021 when Visiting Outreach Associate Layne Knoche gives his three favorite native plants to include in a home landscape setting. Of course, Layne has many more natives he would like to include, but we were mean and only let him give his top three!
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1:24 Slender mountain mint (Pycnanthemum tenuifolium) 5:14 Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) 9:01 Red Chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia)
Watch the entire episode where we hear Martha and Austin's favorite native plants https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqvnZc_Y7rY
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On this week’s Good Growing Podcast, we continue our discussion on problematic plants in the landscape by getting into some invasive plants we have in Illinois. We discuss invasive bush honeysuckle, oriental bittersweet, teasel, and purple loosestrife. These plants are having negative impacts in many different environments across Illinois. Learn more about these invasive species, how we can control them as well as some alternative plants we can plant instead!
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00:35 – Enjoying the rainy weather? 02:00 – Invasive vs. species of concern 03:50 – Invasive bush honeysuckle 04:15 – Why was it originally introduced? 05:00 – What does it look like? 07:25 – Are they good bird food? 08:35 – How can we control bush honeysuckle? 11:55 – Problems that bush honeysuckles cause 13:20 – More on honeysuckle control 13:45 – Hand-pulling and cutting 15:35 – Cut-stump and herbicides 18:05 – What about fire? 19:10 – Helicopters 21:30 – Alternatives to bush honeysuckle 23:23 – Oriental bittersweet and problems it causes 25:20 – Native bittersweet 27:00 – Oriental bittersweet control 29:30 – Online purchases 30:37 – Alternatives to oriental bittersweet 31:35 – Teasel 33:10 – How does it spread? 34:05 – Control of teasel 37:01 – Online purchases 37:33 – Purple loosestrife 38:17 – How can it spread? 40:38 – Biological control of purple loosestrife 41:25 – Herbicide control 42:50 – Sterile purple loosestrife? 43:20 – Fall invasive plant and weed management 44:44 – Purple loosestrife alternatives 46:31 – Wrap-up, thank you, what’s up next week, and goodbye!
Miss part of our discussion on good and bad plants? Part 1 (wintercreeper and Japanese barberry) – https://soundcloud.com/user-555304573/ep-118-good-plant-bad-plant-part-1-goodgrowing Part 2 (Callery pear and burning bush) - https://soundcloud.com/user-555304573/kill-your-callery-pear-burning-bush-and-plant-these-instead-goodgrowing
Invasive shrubs increase spread of tick-borne disease - https://news.wisc.edu/invasive-shrubs-increase-spread-of-tick-borne-disease/
Management of Invasive Plants and Pests of Illinois: https://extension.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/management_of_invasive_plants_and_pests_of_illinois.pdf
Purple loosestrife, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/aquaticplants/purpleloosestrife/index.html
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Are they invasive? Not legally in the state of Illinois. (Yet!) But we are seeing Callery pear and burning bush escape from our yards into natural areas across the state. Today Ken and Chris talk about these two plants, give some background, and then what we can plant instead of these baddies!
Watch us and see some pictures of the plants we mention on YouTube https://youtu.be/NcI0Q11AD0o
Check out this article from Arnold Arboretum on the history and spread of Callery pear tree https://arboretum.harvard.edu/stories/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-ornamental-callery-pear-tree/
Skip to what you want to know: 0:30 Hey Ken! Here comes the first freeze of 2022 2:22 The difference between invasive and aggressive and are plants really bad? 4:00 Kicking things off with the naughty Callery pear (aka Bradford pear or ornamental pear) and all the reasons you should kill yours! 5:45 A history of Callery pear, how it got here, and how it spread everywhere 17:54 Callery pear alternatives 18:20 Flowering dogwood 19:17 Serviceberry 19:49 Redbud 21:42 White fringetree 22:30 Hawthorns 23:31 Wild plum and crabapples 26:08 White fringetree and EAB 27:09 The second BAD plant for this week - Burning Bush 30:10 Chris' burning bush conundrum 32:30 First time Chris realized burning bush was a problem 34:09 Alternatives to burning bush 34:30 American hazelnut 36:01 Arrowwood Viburnum 'Chicago Lustre' 36:45 Doublefile viburnum 'Opening Day' (may be invasive in your area) 38:04 Buttonbush 39:17 Mophead hydrangea (arborescens) 40:10 Pannicle hydrangea (paniculate) 40:47 Oakleaf hydrangea (quercifolia) 41:25 Ninebark 42:15 Fothergilla 43:10 Virginia sweetspire 43:53 Highbush blueberry 46:33 Answering a comment on photos from last week 47:51 Farewells and thank yous 48:47 Coming up next week!
Management of Invasive Plants and Pests of Illinois: https://extension.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/management_of_invasive_plants_and_pests_of_illinois.pdf
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On this week’s Good Growing Podcast, we talk about some problematic plants in the landscape, wintercreeper and Japanese barberry, They have been widely planted, but in many places, they have escaped cultivation and are now causing problems in natural areas. Learn more about these troublesome plants and some alternative plants we can plant instead!
Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-06EunFV3Gk
00:27 – Ready for colder weather and moving plants indoors 01:32 – Keeping cats out of potted plants 03:12 – Can plants be good or bad? 04:26 – What does invasive mean? 08:00 – “Bad plant” #1 – Wintercreeper 10:36 – Managing wintercreeper 13:18 – Wintercreeper alternatives 14:12 – Wild ginger 14:55 – Barren strawberry 15:40 – Ferns 16:14 – Sedges 16:47 – A few more groundcovers 17:42 – Vining alternatives, Virginia creeper and passionflower*c 20:07 – Mayapple (groundcover) and other spring ephemerals 22:44 – “Bad plant” #2 – Japanese barberry 26:14 – Managing barberry 28:55 – Barberry alternatives 29:07 – Hydrangeas, Little Quick Fire 29:44 – Boxwood 30:39 – Winterberry holly, Berry Poppins 32:35 – Inkberry holly 33:42 – Aronia, Low Scape mound chokeberry 35:34 – Fothergilla 36:42 – Ninebark 38:15 – Knock out rose 39:05 – Red and yellow twig dogwood 40:32 – Wrap-up, thank you, what’s up next week, and good-bye!
Management of Invasive Plants and Pests of Illinois: https://extension.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/management_of_invasive_plants_and_pests_of_illinois.pdf
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On this week's Good Growing podcast Ken and Chris chat with Illinois Extension small farms and local foods educator Grant McCarty. First, we dive into the odd crops we grew this year and then Grant talks about his latest research project on growing strawberries...for the FALL! In October, no greenhouse is needed to get a freshly picked strawberry in Illinois when you use day-neutral types. You may have a new crop to add to the garden after this.
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Skip to what you want to know 0:31 Hey Ken! 2:16 Welcome back Grant! 2:42 What unique crops did Grant grow this year? 5:44 A discussion on dahlias 11:38 Ken's rice and cotton crops 15:06 Chris' jarrahdale pumpkins, African eggplant, and Victorian lemon 19:22 A perplexed gardener. Strawberries are in bloom at different times of the year. Are there different types of strawberries? 24:10 Learning about Grant's research on fall strawberries (day-neutral types). What are the possibilities with a fall strawberry crop? 31:09 Since these are grown as annuals how much more will it cost than a perennial June-bearing strawberry? 33:10 Do these different types of strawberries taste different? 35:05 Preparation of fall strawberries is the same as June-bearing? 36:09 How do fall strawberries handle pest pressure? 38:48 If they are grown as annuals, what happens if you try to grow these as perennials? 41:31 Photos taking us through an entire growing season of fall strawberries 49:09 Growing strawberries hydroponically and in caterpillar tunnels 51:27 Does weed management vary between day-neutral and June-bearing strawberries? 54:13 Thank you and goodbye!
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As we approach fall, chrysanthemums, aka mums, start appearing in nurseries and garden centers. They are a staple in many landscapes and can provide some much-needed color to our landscapes when many other garden plants are starting to decline. However, many people struggle to get mums to survive through the winter. So, what can be done to help mums survive in our landscapes?
This week on Good Growing we take an excerpt from our webinar on gardening myths to see if these are the best practices or not! In this video horticulture educator, Chris Enroth gives the scoop on the long-term effects on your garden when using landscape fabric.
Watch the entire webinar on landscaping myths https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL2-Xs_Ji1c
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Trees are one of the biggest investments we have in our landscapes. On this week’s Good Growing Podcast, we talk with University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Emily Swihart about tree planting and care. We discuss how to plant and care for trees, some good trees for fall color, getting trees ready for winter, and more!
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00:20 – Welcome Ken and artichoke flowers 01:50 – Why is Chris so itchy? 02:45 – Welcome Emily 05:59 – We commonly hear fall is a good time to plant trees. Is this true? Why or why not? 08:32 – Watering trees in fall 09:51 – What are some things we need to consider when planting trees? 12:48 – Importance of trees to wildlife 14:40 – What are some good trees for fall color other than maples? 15:58 – Oaks 16:50 – Black tupelo 17:22 – River birch 18:05 – Ginkgo 20:12 – Flowering dogwood, redbud 21:01 – Bald cypress, sweetgum 22:08 – What do we mean by a tree is planted too deep? 24:20 – Should we amend the planting hole? Digging the planting hole. 27:11 – Should burlap and wire cages be removed from ball and burlap trees? 30:24 – Should newly planted trees be staked? 35:41 – After planting care 37:45 – Soft landings 38:52 – What should we be doing now (late summer and fall) for our trees and shrubs? 41:58 – Emily, what is your favorite tree and why? 43:54 – Under the Canopy brochure/poster 44:47 – Wrap-up, thank you, what’s coming up, and goodbye!
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This week on the Good Growing podcast we chat with Brodie Dunn about the recent listing of the monarch butterfly as an endangered species by the IUCN. What does that mean for us in Illinois where monarchs spend their summers? We dive into the most recent scientific publications to determine how the monarch population is doing according to Community Science data. Plus, practices to help monarch butterflies. Is it all helpful? Or could some of it be detrimental? All this, plus information on a group of community science initiatives coordinated by Brodie called I-Pollinate. Learn how you can get involved in saving our pollinators.
Brodie Dunn is a visiting outreach associate specializing in pollinators and beneficial insects. Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/dmqQlyPY1TA
Skip to what you want to know: 0:16 Hi Ken! 1:40 Welcome Brodie! 3:30 Why do monarchs captivate us? What is unique about their lifecycle? 5:50 What are the specific needs of monarch butterflies? What is missing to cause such alarm? 7:26 What are some of the driving factors of habitat loss causing the decline of monarch butterflies? 8:38 What about factors like disease and car strikes? are they causing widespread population decline? 11:29 The IUCN has declared the monarch butterfly an endangered species. What does this mean? 14:23 What would happen if the monarch butterfly was listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act? 16:55 Just a few before the IUCN announcement another paper made headlines that the monarch butterfly was thriving. Why such conflicting information? Let's set the record straight! 21:00 Are monarch butterflies okay? 24:28 Scientists are discouraging indoor rearing of monarchs. Why? 31:54 What are some things we can do to help monarchs if rearing them indoors is not recommended? 33:43 Does helping monarchs help other pollinators? What is the best first step for helping all pollinators? 36:39 Community Science helps to inform scientists studying pollinators. How you can help using the I-Pollinate program. 42:20 Thank you, farewells, and coming up next week
I-Pollinate Program https://ipollinate.illinois.edu/
"Monarch butterflies are thriving study" - actually named "Opposing global change drivers counterbalance trends in breeding North American monarch butterflies" https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/gcb.16282
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We’re heading towards fall, which means it’s time for our third wave of blooming plants. On this week’s Good Growing Podcast, we talk about some of our favorite late summer and fall looming plants. We also discuss some of our favorite grasses, which can also provide some color to our landscapes in the fall and more!
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2:08 – Black-eyed Susan 3:38 – Disease-resistant black-eyed Susan cultivar 4:35 – Purple coneflower 5:02 – Aster yellows 7:00 – Coneflower cultivars? 9:02 – Ironweed 11:31 – Rattlesnake master 13:25 – Dry weather we’re having 14:52 – False sunflower 17:01 – Annual sunflowers 18:05 – Mexican sunflower/Tithonia 20:40 – More on sunflowers 22:51 – Goldenrods 23:15 – Do goldenrods cause hay fever? 24:08 – Goldenrod qualms 26:04 – Types of goldenrod 26:30 – Wrinkled leaf goldenrod 27:09 – Zigzag goldenrod 29:18 – Showy goldenrod 31:00 – Obedient plant 32:56 – Asters 34:58 – Grasses 35:16 – Little bluestem 37:17 – Northern sea oats 38:45 – Sideoats grama 39:44 – Switchgrass 40:42 – Prairie dropseed 41:47 – Big blue stem 42:38 – Insect overwintering 43:46 – Wrap-up, thank you, what’s up next week, and good-bye!
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It may be hard to believe, but as we enjoy fresh tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, zucchini, and other vegetables from our garden this summer, it's also time to start planting our fall vegetable gardens. Many vegetables that we grow in the spring can also be planted in late summer or early fall.
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On this week’s Good Growing Podcast, we talk about horseradish with commercial agriculture educator Elizabeth Wahle. We discuss where it’s grown commercially, how to grow it at home, our favorite ways to use horseradish, and more!
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00:28 – Where has Ken been? 03:10 – Welcome Elizabeth 4:45 – What is horseradish? An herb, spice, vegetable? 5:36 – Where is horseradish grown commercially 6:40 – Why is Illinois the largest producer? 7:50 – Can we grow it at home? What are the growing requirements? 11:06 – If we want to grow horseradish, what should we look for? 14:50 – Are there any pests we should be aware of? 16:00 – Any diseases? 17:35 – Is weed control important? 18:43 – Is it true that horseradish is hard to get rid of? 20:45 – Can horseradish be grown in containers? 22:20 – When do you know when to harvest? 23:36 – How would you store indoors? 25:20 – If you leave horseradish in the ground and don’t harvest it, does the root keep getting bigger? 26:20 – Do we need to worry about flowering and seed production? 27:52 – Is this the same species as broccoli, turnip, Brussels sprouts, etc.? 28:30 - What characteristics are breeders looking for? 30:47 – How do you use horseradish? 35:00 – 2022 Illinois Pumpkin Field Day 36:15 – Thank you’s, what’s coming up, and goodbye
Pumpkin Field Day - https://extension.illinois.edu/events/2022-09-01-pumpkin-field-day-2022
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Ack! What happened to the tomato plant!? Have you ever walked out to the garden to find out a hungry hungry caterpillar has stripped the leaves off your tomato plant? These are known as tomato hornworms. And in this week's Gardenbite, Ken Johnson describes the hornworm, a super neat way to find them, and how to control them. These are also pollinators, so if you prefer to give them a home Ken also has got you covered!
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Summertime is insect time! As our days warm up so do our insect populations. While most are beneficial, we have a small number of pest insects that plague us every year in the garden and landscape! This week Ken and Chris chat about the most common ones we face every summer.
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Skip to what you want to know: 0:21 - Hi Ken! Wait where’s Katie? 2:06 - Japanese beetles…again 7:04 - Protecting shade trees from Japanese beetles 10:20 - Is this a Japanese beetle? The green June beetle. 11:46 - Squash bugs are awful! 15:36 – Insecticide sprays and timing with cucurbits 18:27 - What’s that pretty moth?
Check out Ken’s article on squash vine borer at https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2022-07-15-managing-squash-vine-borer-garden
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We're heading into the heart of harvest season! Illinois Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson talks about how and when to harvest vegetables, so they are at their peak.
Read the blog post: https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2020-07-15-harvesting-garden-vegetables
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As we enter the thick of the summer growing season, you may be noticing some pests and diseases problems. Listen in as we revisit Ken Johnson's article on Scouting in the Garden https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2019-06-24-scouting-garden to effectively identify any pests or diseases you might be experiencing.
On this week’s Good Growing podcast we are celebrating National Pollinator Week! We give helpful tips for helping out pollinators plus our favorite pollinator plants. Plus, tons of resources if you’re looking to include pollinator habitat in your landscape.
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0:26 - Hi Katie! 0:36 - Those Darn Racoons 2:25 - Hi Ken! 4:11 - What are pollinators? 8:10 - Tips for helping pollinators 8:51 - Reduce pesticide use and minimize pollinator exposure if spraying 12:18 - Create nesting habitat 15:26 - Protect existing habitat 17:16 - Plant more flowers 18:59 - Utilize different blossom shapes 21:51 - Advice for designing a pollinator garden 27:51 - Favorite plants 28:08 - Ken: Purple coneflower, butterfly milkweed, rattlesnake master, blanket flower, sunflowers, grey-headed coneflower, obedient plant 29:46 - Katie: Beebalm (Monarda), lantana, beardtongue 31:34 - Chris: Zinnia, parsley, Autumn Joy sedum, giant alliums 34:40 - Resources for those wanting more - Pollinator Pockets https://extension.illinois.edu/cfiv/pollinator-pockets - Illinois Extension Pollinator Website – coming soon! - Pollinator partnership https://www.pollinator.org/ - Xerces society https://www.xerces.org/ - Monarch Waystation Project https://monarchwatch.org/waystations/ - Indiana/Illinois Sea Grant Pollinator Garden brochures https://iiseagrant.org/resources/publications-products/results/?_sft_creator=c-eliana-brown - Become an Illinois Master Naturalist https://extension.illinois.edu/mn - iPollinate https://ipollinate.illinois.edu/ -- 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.
It's getting hot! On this week's Good Growing podcast, we discuss gardening when the weather gets hot and tips to get you and your garden through the hot weather.
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Skip to what you want to know: 02:30 - Strawberry moon 03:20 - How are your strawberries doing? 06:10 - Staying safe while gardening in the heat 09:45 - Watering when it's hot 12:40 - Cool-season plants and the heat 14:00 - How will hot weather affect tomatoes? 15:25 - How will hot weather affect sweet corn? 18:35 - Our plans to get our gardens through the hot weather 21:20 - Thank yous, what's coming up next week, and goodbye
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On this week's gardenbite, Katie shares a blog post written by Ken Johnson about the Spotted lanternfly. The Spotted lanternfly is an invasive species with the potential to become a serious pest in the United States. Listen in to learn how it could become an issue and how to identify this pest.
On this week's Good Growing podcast we chat with small farms and local foods educator Nick Frillman about getting our tomatoes and pepper off on the right foot (root?) this growing season. We chat about best practices for getting these very popular garden veggies growing. Plus dealing with the common hurdles of blossom end rot and cracking of the tomato skin. As a bonus, Nick asks us about our favorite tomato and pepper varieties at the end of the show. Time to take some notes for next year!
Skip to what you want to know: 00:48 - Weekend plans and woodchips 04:09 - Hello Nick! 05:02 - Do you have the right spot for tomatoes and peppers? Site considerations. 09:50 - Preventing and dealing with leggy tomatoes 14:12 - Do we need to fertilize tomatoes and peppers? 21:12 - What is the best weed control? 28:16 - Indeterminate tomatoes strike back! Dealing with unruly tomato vines 35:02 - The best explanation of blossom end rot and how to stop it! 38:50 - My tomato skin split! Why? 42:58 - Nick asks Good Growing - What is our favorite way to control weeds? 49:15 - Talking pepper varieties. What is our favorite? 57:25 - What are our favorite tomato varieties?
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On this week’s Good Growing podcast, we discuss some of your questions on managing weeds! Learn about managing quackgrass, bamboo, violets, and more.
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Skip to what you want to know: 01:45 - Managing quackgrass in lawns 04:45 - How can I manage bamboo? 07:45 - How can I manage violets in my lawn? 09:30 - Herbicide damage complaint process 11:15 - Wrap-up, thank you's, and goodbye!
Illinois Department of Agriculture Pesticide Uses and Misuses page: https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/agr/Pesticides/Pages/Pesticides-Uses-Misuses.aspx
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This week's Good Growing looks back on a past blog post by University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Chris Enroth about jumping worms. Jumping worms is an invasive species that we are currently hearing about in the news. Listen in to learn how to identify jumping worms and what to do if you find some.
This week Good Growing looks back to our interview with Dr. John Vanek all about snakes. In this clip, John talks about ways to make our yards more snake friendly and what are some good ones to have in the garden.
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This week Illinois Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson talks about some things we can do to avoid being bitten by buffalo gnats, mosquitoes, and ticks.
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On this week’s podcast, we chat with University of Illinois Extension Marketing and Communications manager Judy Bingman. Judy shares with us all things Illinois Extension including the history, goals, and future. She also shares some personal information about what motives her. Listen in to hear more.
3:09 Welcome Judy! 13:05 How did Extension get started? 14:46 Has the goal of Illinois Extension changed from when it was first conceived to today? 18:00 How did the pandemic change the way extension worked, and were we successful? 30:15 Is there a vision for how we go into the future of Extension? 33:43 What motivates you to work so hard? 39:40 What is the one thing you want the people of Illinois to know about Illinois Extension? 41:14 Judy’s 30 second elevator speech about Illinois Extension. 43:24 Judy talks about know your why? 47:37 Judy asks Good Growing crew what they hope the world to be.
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On this week's Good Growing podcast we chat one last time with retiring horticulture educator Richard Hentschel. Richard dives into tips for spring lawn care and we get into environmentally friendly practices for our lawns and ask if they really work. Plus, Richard gives his parting tips to Katie, Ken, and Chris for their career with Illinois Extension.
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Jump to what you want to know: 03:50 Hello Richard! 04:38 How much of the US is covered in lawns? 06:35 What site conditions does it take to grow a lush lawn without inputs? 09:27 Reading the grass seed label and understanding annual rye use in Illinois 13:27 What are those key springtime lawn tasks for those in Illinois? 18:21 Is no-mow May a good idea? 22:40 Lots of people want to spray dandelions in the spring. Is this the best time for dandelion control? 24:48 Are there alternatives to conventional synthetic herbicides for lawns? 27:33 Changing gears to Richard's retirement: What's the best part of working at Illinois Extension? 29:43 For someone known for his knowledge of turfgrass, what does Richard really enjoy doing in his yard and garden? 32:06 Richard's favorite memory on the job at Illinois Extension 34:22 What is Richard's number one gardening resource on the job?
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On this week’s Good Growing Podcast, we chat with Assistant Professor and Faculty Extension Specialist Kacie Athey about climate change and insects. We discuss what impacts our changing climate may have on insects, like will we see range expansions, more generations, more plant damage, phenology, and more!
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Skip to what you want to know: 03:53 – What is phenology? 04:35 – Welcome Kacie 05:15 – Climate change research on insects and specialty crops 07:30 - With a warming environment, will we see population expansions of southern insects north to Illinois? 09:40 – Is there a possibility we will see insect ranges shrink? 11:19 – Will climate change affect disease vectors like mosquitoes? 13:58 – With warming and shorter winters and a longer growing season, will we see more insects in the summer? Will we see more generations of insects? 16:10 – We often focus on pest insects and climate change, what about beneficial insects? 18:12 – Climate models show Illinois getting wetter, how will more rainfall affect insects? 20:25 – Will we see more diseases affecting insects in a wetter environment? 21:35 – We can likely expect to see more damage to plants from pest insects, is there anything else we may see? 23:35 – After the 2012 drought, there was a drastic drop in monarch populations, could this be linked? 25:17 – Is there a chance we’ll see more insect-vectored plant diseases? 26:51 – Pest outbreaks armyworms and melonworms 29:09 – With a changing climate will phenology between insects and plants be thrown off? 31:10 – Insects are often overlooked as decomposers, will climate change affect them? 35:00 – Some insects need to be cold 35:52 – What impact do you think climate change will have on insects? 38:00 – Future specialty crop research in Illinois 40:18 – Thank yous and what’s coming up
Climate change questions? Contact Trent Ford: statecli@isws.illinois.edu
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On this week’s Good Growing podcast, we talk to Dr. Kacie Athey about biocontrols. Dr. Kacie Athey is an assistant professor and faculty extension specialist at University of Illinois and contributes much of her research into non-chemical insect control in specialty crop systems. Join us as we discuss biocontrols, where to use them, and how they work.
5:20 Welcome back Kacie! 6:28 Where are you studying biocontrols? 8:02 What are biocontrols? 15: 29 What type of results did you gather about biocontrols? 27:15 What are some things that someone trying this in their high tunnel would need to know if they were also using pesticides? 30:06 How does biological controls work outside the high tunnel? 36:00 Is there a strategy for addressing cucurbit pests with biological controls?
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On this week's Good Growing podcast we sit down to talk with Dr. Joy O'Keefe all about bats! Dr. O'Keefe is an assistant professor at University of Illinois and a wildlife specialist with Extension who studies bats and how humans can work to co-exist with our flying fellow mammals. In this show we learn about the importance of bats, how to attract them to our yards, and how to deal with a bat in the house. All this and much more!
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Skip to what you want to know: 4:11 Welcome Joy! 6:24 What's so special about bats? 9:52 How can we attract bats to our landscapes? 13:16 How can we deal with a bat in the house? 19:56 Should we be alarmed when we encounter a bat? 23:21 Handling bats and is rabies a concern? 25:19 Let's say you got bit by a bat. How soon should you get a rabies shot? 27:21 How have humans impacted bat populations? - 27:35 Habitat Loss - 29:31 Invasive Species - 30:04 White Nose Syndrome - 32:19 Wind Energy 34:20 How many bat species do we have in Illinois? 36:59 How has COVID-19 impacted bat research 39:16 Do bats prefer certain tree species for roosting? 42:07 Why do bats come out at night? 44:26 Do bats eat anything other than insects? 45:27 What is the link between Count Dracula and bats? 48:25 Why do bats swoop at our heads?
Contact Dr. O'Keefe https://nres.illinois.edu/directory/jmokeefe
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This week Illinois Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson talks about how we should approach spring garden cleanup with beneficial insects in mind.
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In this week’s podcast, University of Illinois commercial ag educator Chelsea Harbach joins the Good Growing team to discuss the historical significance of plant diseases such as the Irish Potato Famine (the Great Hunger). Listen in to hear what happened and what caused it to happen!
3: 36 Plants get sick? What do they get sick with? 8:42 Are viruses living or not living? 10:44 The History of Robigalia, when Romans made sacrifices to the god Robigus to prevent rust in wheat. 23:40 As we celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day, why are potatoes and Ireland often linked? What happened with the Irish Potato Famine? 40:49 Tulip mania is thought as the first financial bubble collapse. Lots of money was made and a lot was lost. Was this driven by disease too?
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This week Illinois Extension horticulture educator Chris Enroth dives into the world of shredded rubber mulch. He'll talk pros and cons of this automotive byproduct.
Want to learn more about mulch? Who doesn't! Chris dives into the multitude of mulches in this blog. https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2022-01-20-common-mulches-used-vegetable-garden
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In this week’s Good Growing Podcast, we talk with Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford about some of the impacts we are seeing now and how climate change will affect our landscapes and agriculture in the future. We also discuss how to engage with climate change skeptics and what people can do to try and mitigate climate change.
Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/G65eStr_RLA
Skip to what you want to know: 03:35 – What’s the difference between weather and climate? 7:40 – Are we seeing the phenology of plants shifting in the spring due to climate change? 9:13 – Are we at risk of not having enough chill hours for fruit trees like peaches? What about spring freezes? 13:27 – The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) releases reports on climate change; Where will we be with climate change at the end of the century? 18:48 – Is a runaway greenhouse effect (like Venus) a risk for Earth? 21:25 – What types of impacts from climate change are we seeing on Illinois agriculture? 25:58 – The biggest impact from climate change on agriculture in Illinois 30:40 – How is climate change going to affect urban tree canopies? 36:47 – How does air conditioning play into heat buildup in cities? 38:13 – How do you engage with climate change skeptics? 44:34 – What can we do to help mitigate climate change? 52:17 – Goodbye and what’s coming up
National Phenology Network - https://www.usanpn.org/ Nature’s Notebook - https://www.usanpn.org/natures_notebook The Redbud Phenology Project - https://www.usanpn.org/nn/redbud Budburst - https://budburst.org/
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The Good Growing Podcast crew celebrates their 100th episode by talking tree fruit maintenance with University of Illinois horticulture educator Andrew Holsinger. Listen in as they discuss pruning, disease management, mulching, and more. Be sure to stay until the end as Chris has a surprise segment.
4:05 Updates on Tree fruit school. 9:18 Best time to start pruning fruit trees 10:30 Best time to manage Peach leaf curl, cedar apple rust, and applescab 16:00 Best practices to keep your fruit trees healthy 18:04 Mulching fruit trees 19:53 Why would a five-year-old peach tree not produce fruit every year? 23:28 Surprise segment
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This week we are posting the first Good Growing (then called Green Speak) episode that we thought was lost to time. In 2017 with an idea for a podcast, Chris Enroth sat down and talked with Family Life educator Cara Allen about the effects of nature on human physical and mental health and how being outdoors as kids influenced our career choices.
Plus answers to common home gardening questions.
Skip to what you want to know: 5:19 Hello Cara! 7:25 Brain health and how it relates to gardening 9:10 Does being outdoors as a child influence our decisions as adults? 16:40 How being outside can improve mental health 18:52 Garden Q&A 19:45 Bagworm control 22:40 Zucchini is not setting fruit 25:25 How to stop oak wilt from spreading 27:15 What's wrong with my ash tree that is dying and losing limbs? 29:05 What are these spots on my plant leaves?
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On this week's Good Growing podcast, Katie talks about the benefits of winter to our gardens! You may be getting tired of the cold and snow from winter, but it does provide major benefits such as disease and insect control.
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On this week's Good Growing podcast, the hosts discuss our upcoming snow storm and some fun February garden activities that we can do. Join Ken and Katie to learn more!
Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/CYXUL7n3_04
Check out Ken's article on Salt in the Landscape https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2018-11-28-salt-landscape
Another article to check out is Forcing Branches which can be found here https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2020-02-06-bringing-spring-indoors-forcing-branches#:~:text=Plants%20such%20as%20forsythia%2C%20redbud,be%20forced%20into%20blooming%20indoors.
2:36 Salt Damage to Plants 7:38 Ordering Seed for 2022 8:36 Germination Testing 10:40 Forcing Branches
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Are you a farmer with employees? Do you manage crews for a landscaping company? What type of leadership skills does someone who grows plants for a living need? On this week's Good Growing podcast we chat with University of Illinois Extension's assistant dean Dr. Travis Burke about growing up on the farm in North Carolina and his five tips for being a good leader.
Skip to what you want to know: 2:00 - Hello Travis! 3:30 - Growing up in North Carolina 7:07 - What led Travis to a career in Extension 9:55 - What stood out in Travis' career in North Carolina Extension? 12:34 - What is missed most about North Carolina? 15:30 - What are the biggest challenges facing agriculture in 2022? 18:04 - What project is Travis excited to be working on for the citizens of Illinois?
Travis' Five Tips for Leadership 22:22 - Make eye contact 27:10 - Don't expect the corner office...at least not right away 30:56 - Follow the chain of command 35:39 - Never raise your voice in anger 40:09 - Not everything is a life or death situation
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On this week’s Good Growing podcast, we discuss questions we’ve gotten from webinars, blogs and articles we’ve written, and emails to the office the past year. We discuss feeding birds, pantry pests, managing mice, pruning trees, and more!
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Skip to what you want to know: 4:30 - I’ve been using sunflower seed to feed my birds, but the blue jays, cardinals, and finches aren’t showing up. Why could this be? 8:35 - You mentioned burning bush is a lousy shrub, but birds use it for cover. What should I do? 10:25 - I had some pantry pests; now I’m finding them in other parts of my house. What should I do? 14:50 - Can instant potato flakes be used to manage mice? What other options are out there? 18:20 - I just purchased some land and don’t know where to start! What Extension resources are available to new landowners? 21:20 - Why can I only find bushy-looking Norfolk Island Pines? I want one that has a single trunk! 24:15 - When is the best time to trim trees? 27:13 - This fall, we saw some issues with early leaf drop and nutrient deficiency. Is there anything we can be doing now to help? 30:06 - Thank you and what’s up next week
Common Pantry Pests: https://extension.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/common_pantry_pests.pdf University of Illinois Extension Forestry website: https://extension.illinois.edu/forestry
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In this week's podcast we talk with Local Foods and Small Farms Educator Nick Frillman about Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). Nick shares a lot of great information about what CSA is, how it works, and how to get involved in one.
2:51 Welcome Nick Frillman 3:11 What does CSA stand for? 4:19 What does community supported agriculture mean? 7:12 How are you so familiar with CSA already? 9:05 What are “shares” in a CSA system? 12:21 What products can you get in a CSA? 14:03 What vegetables do you get when? Can you choose what you get? Are there bigger or small size shares that you can get? 22:14 About how much is a vegetable CSA membership cost per week? How is the CSA cost billed? Why is it billed that way? 28: 05 How come there aren’t more winter CSAs? 34:12 What if you don’t use it all? How do you use it all? Or do you? 40:11 Can I choose what I get for produce or should I just stick to going to the farmers market? 44: 32 Why should someone consider a CSA for 2022? 45: 55 How do I find a CSA near me?
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On this week's Good Growing podcast, the hosts discuss some last minute Christmas gifts for a gardener, the winter solstice, and our recent winter weather. Listen in as they reminisce about the past year of podcasts.
Where has Ken been? 1:34 Last minute Christmas gift ideas 2:43 Happy Winter Solstice! 7:37 Warm Winter Weather and Bats 8:23 Warm Weather and Wind Damage 13:06 Reminiscing about 2021 Podcasts 17:15
How to Take Care of Amaryllis and Get Them to Rebloom https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2021-12-03-how-take-care-amaryllis-and-get-them-rebloom
Keeping Your Poinsettia Alive Through the Holidays https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2021-12-16-keeping-your-poinsettia-alive-through-holidays
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On this week's Good Growing podcast we welcome Dr. Chelsea Harbach, commercial ag educator with University of Illinois Extension and nematode expert! We dive into what are nematodes and do Illinois gardeners need to worry about these microscopic worms swimming through the soil, plus the impacts that can occur on agricultural crops.
Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/rBKyuXzRfrQ
3:42 Introducing Chelsea! 9:49 What kind of work does Chelsea do at the Monmouth Research Farm? 12:22 What is a nematode? 16:20 Are there good and bad nematodes? What kind of problems do they cause for agriculture? 21:09 Do home gardeners in Illinois need to worry about nematodes? 25:44 What remedy do we have against nematodes? 31:10 Does the population of nematodes like soybean cyst nematode go up and down over the years? 33:50 The problem with resistance and nematode infection of crops. 37:10 What does a root infected with nematodes look like? 40:40 Upcoming Crop Management Conference. Register Here go.illinois.edu/cmc2022
Plant Clinic website http://web.extension.illinois.edu/plantclinic/
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On this week's Good Growing podcast we chat with plant pathologist Diane Plewa about disease observations in 2021 and what gardeners can do when plant disease rears its ugly head in your garden.
Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/FQcZJ9fhhS4
2:51 Welcome Diane and learning about the University of Illinois Plant Clinic! 9:49 Were there any disease trends you noticed or did anything surprise you in 2021? 14:23 Are there any concerning plant diseases on the horizon? 26:37 How do plant diseases get into the garden and how can we prevent plant infection? 33:33 How can home gardeners try to reduce the risk of introducing a plant disease into their landscape? 38:55 What options do homeowners have if they are dealing with a plant infected with a disease?
Plant Clinic website http://web.extension.illinois.edu/plantclinic/ Diane’s email dplewa@illinois.edu Laurel Wilt http://hyg.ipm.illinois.edu/article.php?id=1182 Bur Oak Blight http://hyg.ipm.illinois.edu/article.php?id=1033 Boxwood Blight http://hyg.ipm.illinois.edu/article.php?id=869 Boxwood blight look-a-likes http://hyg.ipm.illinois.edu/article.php?id=1059 Sudden Oak Death https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2021-05-21-pathogen-causes-sudden-oak-death-found-illinois
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Join the Good Growing crew as they chat with University of Illinois Extension Local Food and Small Farm Educator Bronwyn Aly as she shares with them some of the work being done at the Dixon Springs Research center.
2:49 Upcoming Good Growing Winter Webinar Series https://extension.illinois.edu/global/good-growing 4:50 Bronwyn tells us about her research at the Dixon Springs Research Center. See more of what she has been working on here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60mykiWvnhE&list=PLffsjFIQsK0Z433WmK0OiRjcjXWF8XQH9 18:40 What type of tomatoes grow best in a high tunnel. 22:15 Trellising tomatoes in a high tunnel system. 27:15 Inputs and management practices of high tunnels vs traditional growing. 35:08 Cooling strategies to lower temperatures for plants in the high tunnel. 39:27 Bronwyn's work at a local correctional facility. 47:37 Illinois Specialty Crop Conference. Register for the conference https://www.specialtygrowers.org/iscc2022 50:47 Where to find updates at the Dixon Springs Research Center and throughout the state. Find the Illinois Fruit and Vegetable Newsletter here https://ipm.illinois.edu/ifvn/. Email Bronwyn Aly baly@illinois.edu or Nathan Johanning njohann@illinois.edu to sign up for the newsletter.
On this week's Good Growing podcast, Chris talks about his list of things he is thankful for during this Thanksgiving week! If you've ever wondered what a gardener and Extension educator would have on their list of thanks, listen as Chris describes healthy soil, volunteers, and more!
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In this week's Good Growing podcast Ken discusses the differences between sweet potatoes and yams, which may prove helpful come Thanksgiving.
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December 1st is the start of the Good Growing Webinar Series, and you won't want to miss it! Topics to be covered by the webinar series include Unique Plants for the Holidays, Going Nuts over Tree Nuts, Wonderful Winter Interest, and Dealing with Winter Wildlife Damage. Listen in to learn a bit more about each webinar topic and learn how to get registered!
1:52 Welcome Andrew! 2:41 Ken tells us about some of the unique plants he has received as Christmas gifts over the years. 6:30 Andrew shares his experience with walnuts and shares other common nuts we can enjoy during the holiday season. 8:58 Katie tells us about the different options for adding color, texture, and plant structure to our landscape. 11:50 Chris wraps things up by sharing different damage in our landscapes from wildlife such as rodents, deer, and racoons.
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After an unseasonably long wait for our first frost, we finally got hit the first week of November. Frost in the Midwest sets about a chain of natural events in the landscape as the world prepares for winter. What are some things to consider when putting the yard and garden to bed in the fall? The Good Growing crew discusses what is on their to-do list to get their gardens prepared for winter.
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1:27 - Talking the first frost - were we ready? 3:36 - Controversial advice to cut back perennials. What about the insects? Should we leave the stems? 7:07 - The exception to not cleaning up the garden 8:04 - Is there a right answer to cleaning up the garden? What's our podcast philosophy 8:42 - Same question but now dealing with fall leaves. What is our approach to handling our fall leaves? 11:57 - What is the leaf cleanup controversy? 15:00 - Cleaning up the vegetable garden. What we do. 18:18 - Getting strawberries ready for next year. 19:38 - Making strawberry wine with this year's harvest 21:30 - Preparing machinery for winter 23:04 - Getting hand tools clean and avoiding rust 24:12 - Shipping delays for our fall bulb planting. Where are they!? 25:57 - Saving tender perennials like dahlias, elephant ear, etc and storing for the winter 27:32 - Getting hoses unhooked and drained Odds'n'ends 28:10 - Preparing drip irrigation system for winter 28:48 - Emptying the rain barrel 29:08 - Storing pesticides and winterizing sprayers
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This week's Good Growing podcast is a Halloween Spooktacular episode. We're all dressed up for Halloween as we discuss soil testing, jumping worms, creepy crawlies moving indoors, how to dispose of pumpkins at the end of Halloween, and more!
Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/joDWxklnbz4
00:20 - Costume reveals 06:28 - Soil testing 06:55 - Do we lack any nutrients in central Illinois soils? 10:45 - Do we test for nitrogen? 12:11 - Interpreting soil tests 13:32 - Jumping worms 15:15 - How do they spread? 16:24 - What problems do they cause? 18:05 - How do they act and what do they look like? 19:55 - Insects and their friends moving indoors 20:15 - Millipedes 21:40 - Brown marmorated stink bugs 26:10 - Getting rid of brown marmorated stink bugs and multicolored Asian lady beetles 28:26 - How do we keep insects out of the house? 30:22 - What can I do with my pumpkins after Halloween? 35:25 - Wrap-up, thank yous, what's up next week, and goodbye
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Duane Friend's article on acid rain: https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/all-about-weather/2021-10-15-rain-and-acid-thats-not-rock-band Duane's how to take a soil test video: https://youtu.be/bv7iocI90os Duane's interpreting a soil test video: https://youtu.be/UK_L6xVAw_A Michigan State University Extension's Understand Your Soil Test Results website: https://homesoiltest.msu.edu/your-results Jumping worm fact sheet: https://go.illinois.edu/jumpingworms2021 SCARCE pumpkin smash: https://www.scarce.org/pumpkins/
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In this week’s episode of the Good Growing podcast, we chat with Extension Local Foods and Small Farms Educator Doug Gucker about Paw Paw trees. Doug explains to us how to get started with growing paw paws; he even shares the many ways this fruit can be enjoyed!
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3:20 Welcome Doug! 5: 27 What is the history of the Paw Paw tree? 8:43 How did you get interested in growing pawpaws? 11:40 What does a home gardener need to know to grow pawpaw and select the right tree? Are there any recommended varieties? Do you need just one tree? Does pollination start in the spring? 16: 58 What type of pests need to be monitored for with pawpaws? 19: 12 When are pawpaws ready to harvest? 23: 40 What about eating the pawpaw? What can and can’t you eat? What’s your favorite way to use pawpaw? 30:09 Is there any special pruning done to reach the fruit?
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In this week’s episode of the Good Growing podcast, we chat with Extension Local Foods and Small Farms Educator Nick Frillman about garlic. We dive into growing this tasty spice starting right now, in the fall and then we go through the garlic growing season to harvest. We even talk about our favorite types, uses, and how can we select our harvest for replanting for next year’s crop.
Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/_T7QYXEcUWg
Check out one of Nick’s partner organizations the Illinois Young Farmers Coalition https://www.facebook.com/groups/396398914163736/
3:33 Hello Nick! 10:38 What planting window do you recommend for people in Illinois? 14:08 What if we don’t get our garlic in the ground this fall? Can it still be planted in the spring? Is it too late to order garlic? 15:47 What are the differences between hardneck and softneck garlic? 18:38 What varieties do we grow? 22:38 What’s best for a vampire deterrent? But seriously does garlic deter mosquitoes? 23:52 What about elephant garlic? 25:57 What do we need to consider for a planting location? Can we interplant? 28:48 Since garlic is planted in the fall do we need to do anything after it’s in the ground? 33:07 Do we need to fertilize the garlic? 36:02 What happens if you don’t remove the garlic scape in June? 39:28 How do you know when garlic is ready for harvest? 41:25 What happens after harvest? Can you just use the garlic right away? 43:18 What’s our favorite way to use garlic? 48:38 What is black garlic? 51:06 Can you save garlic for replanting? How do you select for planting?
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On this week’s Good Growing podcast, we talk with Commercial Agriculture Educator Elizabeth Wahle about some of her favorite plants. In addition to some of her favorite plants, we discuss her process of selecting plants, how she handles wildlife in her garden, and more!
Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GMK4U0tKnvk
Plants we discuss: Crocus, Cornelian Cherry Dogwood (Cornus mas), Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis), Hellebore (Helleborus), Dogtooth Violet (Erythronium), Herbaceous Peonies (Paeonia), Kentucky Lady Slipper (Cypripedium kentuckiense), Indian Pink (Spigelia marilandica), Bee Balm 'Jacob Cline' (Monarda), Purple Coneflower 'Fragrant Angel' (Echinacea purpurea), Bottle Gentian (Gentiana andrewsii), Tatarian Aster 'Jin Dai' (Aster tataricus)
02:15 - Welcome Elizabeth 03:53 - Where do you find your plant material and how do you choose what to grow? 08:10 Favorite blooming plants in early spring 09:05 - Crocus 09:20 - Cornelian cherry dogwood 10:05 - Bloodroot 11:00 - Hellebore 12:03 - Do you have problems with wildlife? What do you do about them? 14:58 - When is the best time to plant spring blooming plants? 16:53 - How do you keep your peonies from flopping? 20:15 - Are lady slippers difficult to grow? Any tips? 24:45 - Thoughts on Indian Pink? Does it attract humming birds? 27:23 - Jacob Cline bee balm, whats so special? 29:15 - Fragrant angel coneflower, why did you pick it and does it stay true to form? 32:57 - Bottle gentian has unique flowers, how does it get pollinated? 34:24 - Saffron crocus, do you harvest saffron from yours? 36:10 - Tartarian aster 'Jin Dai' 38:22 - Wrap-up, thank yous, what's up next week, and goodbye
Mt. Cuba Center Garden Trials - https://mtcubacenter.org/research/trial-garden/ Chicago Botanic Garden Plant Evaluations - https://www.chicagobotanic.org/collections/ornamental_plant_research/plant_evaluation
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In this week's Good Growing podcast Chris remarks on the observation of dying ash trees and one final landscape use for a dead ash tree.
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In this week's episode of the Good Growing podcast, we talk with Illinois state climatologist Trent Ford. We ask Trent about our weather observations from 2021 starting with the weeks of rain this spring, a humid smokey summer, to the abnormally dry autumns we've seen for the past several years including this one. Trent looks at the data to see how our observations trend with recorded weather patterns and what that means for the overall Illinois climate.
Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/4IwiQJPveeA
02:20 Welcome Trent! 06:29 What does being the Illinois State Climatologist entail? 09:19 Knowing the difference between weather and climate 10:40 In Western Illinois, there were several weeks of non-stop rain spring of 2021. Was that significant? 13:00 2021 Drought in Northern Illinois 15:18 How humidity, wind, corn, and smoke from fires out west affected our summer weather. 20:05 How hot was the summer? 21:00 Are autumns getting drier in Illinois? 25:27 Are we losing spring? It seems to go from winter to summer. 29:06 If the days are longest in June why is it hottest in July and August? 29:45 When it comes to informing the public about climate and weather, are there resources or data online that you recommend Illinoisans check?
Some helpful resources on this week's topics: National Weather Service https://www.weather.gov/ NOAA Climate at a Glance https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/cag/ Illinois State Climatologist Office https://stateclimatologist.web.illinois.edu/ 2021 Illinois Climate Assessment https://stateclimatologist.web.illinois.edu/illinois-climate-change-assessments/
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On this week’s Good Growing podcast, we talk with Local Foods and Small Farms Educator Grant McCarty about how things are going in northern Illinois and some of the different crops he's been trying in his garden, like day-neutral strawberries, grapes, and fall-planted blackberries. We also discuss an orchard crawl Grant did, and Ken gives updates on his rice and glass gem corn.
Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GPLfk0Mavp4
01:35 - Rice and glass gem corn update 03:45 - Welcome Grant 04:35 - Growing conditions this year in northern Illinois 07:18 - What is an orchard crawl? What did you see and do? 10:25 - How are commercial and backyard orchards looking? 13:20 - Growing day-neutral strawberries 20:02 - Growing table and wine grapes 26:40 - Planting blackberries in the fall 30:39 - Thank you, what's up next week, and goodbye
Some helpful resources on this week's topics: Iowa State Grape Cultivars - https://www.extension.iastate.edu/viticulture/cold-climate-cultivars Day-Neutral Strawberries in Minnesota - https://extension.umn.edu/strawberry-farming/day-neutral-strawberries Impact of Heat on Vegetables - https://blog-fruit-vegetable-ipm.extension.umn.edu/2021/07/vegetables-not-yielding-well-blame-heat.html
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On this week’s Good Growing podcast, we talk with Eliana Brown, Water Resources Outreach Specialist, and Layne Knoche, Extension Outreach Associate, about the Red Oak Rain Garden. We go into detail on their process for redesigning the rain garden while remaining sensitive to the site two massive existing trees a red oak and a sycamore. Learn about how they graded the soils so carefully using an air knife to gently expose the tree roots. Learn about Layne’s design inspiration and how he applied his style of design to the site. Eliana and Layne also work on a statewide initiative to teach homeowners how to build their own rain gardens with the Rainscaping program plus they have been publishing guides for different native garden types. Listen and get inspired and then check out the Rainscaping program to learn how to build your very own rain garden.
Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/m62-KWJFL0o
Red Oak Rain Garden (RORG) Website https://redoakraingarden.org/ RORG Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RainGardenUIUC/photos/?ref=page_internal RORG Twitter https://twitter.com/RainGardenUIUC RORG Instagram https://www.instagram.com/raingardenUIUC/
Rainscaping Education Program https://extension.purdue.edu/rainscaping/
Native Plant Garden Guides – includes woodland, full sun, rain garden, spring ephemerals, and more! https://iiseagrant.org/resources/publications-products/results/?_sft_creator=c-eliana-brown
Why a rain garden on campus? At what stage did Eliana bring in Layne to work on the RORG? Layne’s feelings about designing a rain garden on University of Illinois campus Layne’s approach and inspiration to designing the RORG? Does it look different now than you had originally envisioned? What was it like working U of I campus? This likely is a sensitive location near two large trees. When it came to the construction of the rain garden was earthwork involved? Was any special consideration taken for the root system? What type of plant material was sourced? What were your methods for installing? Did all the plants establish easily? Every spring the RORG group does Mulch Madness. Who came up with this amazing idea? What resources do you have for people to design and build their own rain gardens?
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On this week's Good Growing Podcast Illinois Extension horticulture educators Ken Johnson and Chris Enroth talk about designing the pollinator display gardens for the upcoming Farm Progress show (August 31 - Sept 2). Including the struggle with finding late-season blooming plants in the nursery and some of our favorite late-season bloomers. Plus we talk about dividing iris, poorly developed apple fruit, squash bugs, and lilac problems.
Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/vNy592LYdO0
Check out Ken's video on dividing iris https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBzSHT9Sc44
I-Pollinate Pollinator Garden Information https://ipollinate.illinois.edu/i-pollinate-research-garden/ Indiana/Illinois Sea Grant Pollinator Garden Brochure https://iiseagrant.org/publications/full_sun_pollinator_garden/ Pollinator Pocket Brochure https://extension.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/plantapollinatorpocket_brochure_2021_logo.pdf
Katie's Good Growing blog post celebrating national peach month https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2021-08-13-celebrate-national-peach-month
Chris' Good Growing blog on lilac problems https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2021-08-05-whats-wrong-my-lilac-summer-foliar-diseases-lilac
Join Illinois Extension's Horticulture Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/ILextensionHorticulture
On this week's Good Growing podcast, we talk with horticulture educator Richard Hentschel about fall lawn care. We discuss why fall is a great time to do various activities in our lawns like seeding, fertilizing, and aerating. Plus, we answer some of your lawn questions!
Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/QCWX2HzFpY8
03:10 - Lawns are often vilified, what are they good for? 08:05 - Seeding your lawn in the fall 13:00 - Fertilizing your lawn 19:15 - Aeration, what is it and how to do it 23:25 - Dethatching, what is it, and is it necessary? 29:40 - Maintaining lawns without chemicals 36:40 - Growing grass under trees 41:20 - Dealing with moss in lawns 45:40 - Dealing with fall leaves on lawns 50:00 - Lawn Talk website
Lawn Talk website - https://web.extension.illinois.edu/lawntalk/index.cfm
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On this week's Good Growing podcast, we talk with Phillip Alberti, commercial ag educator and one of Illinois' leading hemp experts. Now that hemp is legal to grow in Illinois we have some questions about what we're seeing in the farm fields and hearing about in the news. Growing hemp comes with lots of oversight, investment, and risk!
Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/RRiCa9ySTRE
3:19 What is hemp? Cannabis? Marijuana? Is this all the same? What is being grown here in Illinois? 7:02 Is it common for a hemp plant to start producing more THC? 8:04 Is growing hemp similar to growing marijuana? 9:04 Is hemp only grown for CBD? What else can you do with hemp? 12:30 How is hemp grown? What are the inputs? 16:04 Does a hemp field need to be inspected? 18:02 What happens if the field develops too high of THC? 19:57 Does Illinois use the USDA threshold for THC delta-9 when growing hemp? 21:11 The word is farmers are spraying their hemp with delta-8. What is that? Is it legal? 25:17 What causes THC to increase in hemp? 27:49 How do you harvest hemp? Who is the buyer? 32:54 Can someone process their own hemp for CBD? 35:29 There are so many wild claims about CBD. Is CBD regulated? How do you know you’re getting what’s listed when buying CBD. 41:33 It seems like the novelty of growing hemp may have worn off in Illinois. Is there still much interest among farmers to grow hemp in Illinois? 44:30 Can you grow hemp in a backyard? What are the base requirements? 46:27 Can hemp be covered under crop insurance? 47:27 Does hemp have any pests? 49:55 What should I do if I find a hemp/marijuana-looking plant in nature?
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On this week's Good Growing podcast, we are talking sweet corn. As we enter the later part of the season what are some things we need to know about growing sweet corn? Perhaps you've seen some unwanted pests or some fertility issues. What about harvesting and storing for a wintertime sweet corn treat?
Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/6FIKy7H86Ms
2:11 Isn't it all corn just corn? What is sweet corn versus field corn? 3:31 What is the "milk stage?" And the different stages of pollination. 5:45 Does sweet corn benefit from pollinators? 6:49 Katie shares how she deals with weeds in sweet corn 9:43 Planting groundcover (cover crops) such as clover under corn 11:24 Should we fertilize once the corn's ears start to form? 13:22 What is corn "lodging?" 15:20 What can be done to ensure good pollination? 16:35 When do you know when sweet corn is ready to pick? 17:25 Can you eat sweet corn raw? 18:15 How do you store sweet corn? 19:33 How can you preserve corn for use in the winter? 20:23 Issues with sweet corn - squirrels 21:17 Issues with sweet corn - Japanese beetles 21:50 Issues with sweet corn - raccoons 24:43 Controlling Japanese beetles 26:00 What is corn earworm and does it ruin the corn ear? 27:30 Corn smut fungus - a delicacy or pest?
Read about growing sweet corn on our Good Growing blog https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2020-05-15-how-grow-sweet-corn ___ Any products mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion of these products.
On this week's Good Growing podcast Ken and Chris chat about growing in containers. They discuss some unique plants they grow and cover why a soil-free mix is important, how they fertilize, some watering tips, and more!
Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/-shjyu_ChKQ
1:01 What do we grow in containers? Ornamentals, veggies, and some unique plants. 8:44 Soil-free mix - why do we use it? Plus specialty mixes. 12:50 Benefits of soil-free potting mix 14:38 Selecting containers - material (plastic, clay, ceramic) 17:51 Selecting containers - Color 18:39 Some things to know when using fabric containers 20:41 Figuring out pot sizes 23:13 Improving drainage with gravel in the bottom. Does it work? 26:36 Fertilizing containers 30:49 Watering containers ___ Any products mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion of these products.
We take a road trip to Jacksonville, Illinois! On this week's Good Growing podcast we chat in-person with Energy and Environmental Educator Duane Friend about algae blooms on ponds, other pond weeds, and more pond problems.
Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/Gt4E6uke72E
2:40 What's the difference between a pond and a lake? 3:48 How to identify an algal bloom and how do you know if it is dangerous? 8:34 Can you eat fish from a pond that has an algae bloom? 9:33 What about eating fish from a pond treated with chemicals? 10:35 What is the purpose of aerators on ponds? 11:59 Can you run aerators during the winter? 13:30 What about controlling cattails? Are some plants good for ponds? Is there a difference in managing submerged, floated, and emerged plants? 15:40 Cattle have damaged a dam, which had to be rebuilt. What seed could be planted on pond dams? 17:28 Why does duckweed keep showing up and how can we control it? 19:44 When should someone treat a pond to avoid fish kills? 20:37 Is there a way to prevent pond weeds besides using chemicals?
Quick Pond Videos Shoreline Vegetation Mangement https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDsHrT4ew7U Dealing with Canada Geese https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyaA3YHntYE
Webinars on Ponds Farm Pond Management https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4kQMyFlwgU Planning a Multipurpose Pond https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBYXk0N1bqk
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Have you had a lot of rain recently? On this week's podcast, we discuss some of the issues we can encounter in our gardens when the weather gets wet and steps we can take to manage them. We also discuss some of the beneficial insects we can find in our gardens.
Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/30sF7kqj7fU
03:20 - Wet weather and plant diseases 04:35 - Humidity and plant diseases 06:00 - Ways to prevent plant diseases 07:30 - Hail damage to plants 09:30 - Why are there so many crop dusters out now 11:20 - Should we remove badly diseased vegetable plants? 12:15 - Can we use produce from a flooded garden? 14:40 - What can we do about standing water in the landscape? 16:30 - Discussing beneficial insects
Links for hail damage yield loss http://corn.agronomy.wisc.edu/Management/L039.aspx https://extensionpublications.unl.edu/assets/pdf/ec128.pdf
Check out Ken's post on beneficial insects - Not all bugs are bad: Good bugs in the Garden - https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2021-07-09-not-all-bugs-are-bad-good-bugs-garden
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On this week's Good Growing podcast we dive into one of America's favorite garden vegetables, the tomato! Katie, Ken, and Chris enjoy growing tomatoes and describe how they grow tomatoes in their backyards. We tackle common tomato problems, some of our favorites, and how to save the harvest. All this and more!
Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/MmkBN8tqLOs
3:30 How does Katie grow tomatoes? 4:00 Deer eating tomatoes? 5:40 What tomatoes does Ken grow? 7:33 What tomatoes does Chris grow? 8:20 Do we start tomatoes from seed or buy transplants? And why? 9:42 Is it too late to plant tomatoes? 10:40 The unofficial WIU tomato trial using bi-colored tomatoes. Finding a purple and gold tomato. 12:28 How do we trellis and train our tomatoes? 17:40 Tomato care - fertilizer? 18:18 Tomato care - mulch? 21:24 Killing the existing grass - does cardboard work? 23:04 What problems is Ken encountering with his tomatoes? Caterpillars and foliar disease 29:35 Why are tomato leaves curling up? 31:00 What is blossom end rot? Is it a calcium problem or a watering problem? 33:00 Can you harvest unripe tomatoes? 34:47 Why are my tomatoes splitting and cracking? 35:50 How do we preserve or save tomatoes for use after summer? 37:20 What are our favorite types of tomatoes to grow? 39:05 Does determinate stop producing tomatoes? 42:17 Chris' rant of bad restaurant tomatoes during tomato season.
Read more about growing tomatoes:
How to Grow Tomatoes https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2020-04-29-how-grow-tomatoes
Hornworms on Tomatoes https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2020-08-07-hornworm-caterpillars-tomatoes
Troubles with Tomatoes https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2020-05-01-troubles-tomatoes
Different Types of Tomatoes https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2020-04-30-different-types-tomatoes ___ Any products mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion of these products.
Do you have a spot in the garden for some solar panels? What about the roof? For this episode of the Good Growing podcast we chat with Illinois Extension educator Erin Garrett about solar power for the home. If you are considering solar power for your home, we dive into some important considerations and a few extra questions on other renewable energy sources.
5:11 What is renewable energy and what options do those in Illinois have? 6:35 Is solar power the best option for Illinois homes? 9:14 What is a Smart Grid and how do you know if you have a Smart Meter? 15:06 What are some questions you should ask yourself as a homeowner if you are considering getting solar panels? How do you size a solar system? 26:10 Should I cut down large trees that shade my house in order to install solar? 29:20 Can you make money by supplying power to the grid? 34:40 What financial help is available to people considering solar? 39:38 What are some maintenance considerations when dealing with solar panels? 43:00 Why do solar panels need to be switched out every 25 years? 43:52 What options do you have if your home/property is not suitable for solar panels but you still want to support solar energy? 48:32 Do wind turbines kill birds? 50:28 Is there any opportunity for habitat creation in combination with renewable energy?
National Renewable Energy Laboratory website - https://www.nrel.gov/ PVWatts Calculator – https://pvwatts.nrel.gov/ Illinois Shines (information about SRECs and community solar) – https://illinoisshines.com/ Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency - https://www.dsireusa.org/
Erin Garrett, Energy & Environment Stewardship Educator emedvecz@illinois.edu
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On this episode of the Good Growing Podcast, we chat with Sara Johnson, a field botanist and research assistant with the Illinois Natural History Survey. Sara studies rare plants, and we discuss her recent thesis on a rare mint found in Florida. We talk about field botany and some good natural areas to go and visit in Illinois. Plus Sara shares some of the unique plants she grows in her own garden including some of the wild (and deadly) tomatoes (Solanum sp.).
2:49 What is Sara's favorite kind of fieldwork? 4:25 What brought you to the world of field botany? What is a field botanist? 8:19 Would many of the plant species you study be considered endangered? Or would they be rare occurrences? 10:20 What’s an example of a rare habitat in Illinois? What would be considered the greatest threat to losing these places? 12:46 What's the difference between a sand prairie and a hill prairie in Illinois? 17:14 Mint species in the garden and natural areas What goes into rare plant conservation? What can be done to help protect and possibly expand some of these rare habitats? 26:00 The similarities between Florida and Illinois and how that can inform plant identification. 29:37 Let’s talk field guides. Which ones do you always have in your backpack? 35:24 How do you introduce someone who has no experience in your field to what you do? 38:30 Do you know any good places in Central Illinois? Are there any rare habitats we should be on the lookout for in our area? 42:40 Sara has started a fantastic online magazine (zine). What was the inspiration to begin producing this publication? 47:07 What are some unique vegetables that you grow?
Check out Sara's website https://saraannjohnson.wordpress.com/ Download and read her free online magazine Midwest Explorer https://saraannjohnson.wordpress.com/midwest-explorer-blog/
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On this week’s Good Growing podcast the crew chats with Extension horticulture educator Martha Smith about must-see botanic gardens and her favorite tree, the beech tree! From Longwood to Missouri Botanical Garden and much more, Martha points out some fantastic botanical gardens throughout the United States, and ones right here in the Midwest. We also discuss beech trees an under-rated and under-planted tree which happens to be Martha’s favorite tree. Martha shares her favorite beech tree cultivars and how they perform in her yard. If you’ve never seen a fern-leaf beech tree, check out that section of the video. Martha is soon to be retired and so to wrap this episode we ask about some of her favorite moments with Extension and tips for us Extension educators who still have awhile to go before we hit retirement. What’s a botanical garden? Is there a difference between that and an arboretum? Does Martha have a favorite botanical garden? Where is a botanical garden in Western Central Illinois? What is Martha’s favorite tree? Why do we hardly see this tree in our part of Illinois? Martha goes into the different types of beech trees in her yard. What is beech leaf disease? Is this a concern in Illinois? Would it be okay to cut down a healthy tree you don’t like to plant one you want? What tree would Martha recommend? Both Katie and Martha love ginkgo trees. Martha shares some of the unique ginkgo trees she has in her yard.
With Martha about to retire, we ask her about some memories working with Extension What was your favorite part of the job? Best/ funniest memory? Greatest resource(s) as an Extension educator?
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On this week's Good Growing podcast the crew sits down with University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Sarah Vogel to talk about trees and some common problems we encounter in the home landscape. Sarah is a certified arborist and is based in Decatur, Illinois. On this show we get into:
What are the main problems Sarah sees with home landscape trees There is conflicting advice on tree planting. What's the best way to plant a tree? What is root washing? Is it worth the extra effort? When it comes to Emerald Ash Borer is it going to lead to the extinction of ash trees? There is a young tree losing bark. What's happening? There are lots of people that mound mulch up against the tree. But Extension says otherwise. What's the correct way to mulch a tree? Will squirrels nesting in a tree hurt the tree? Should the cavity be filled with something? If someone doesn't take care of their tree properly, how long will it live?
Anything Grows Virtual Help Desk https://extension.illinois.edu/events/2021-05-14-anything-grows-webinar-series-vegetable-gardening
Master Gardeners of DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Counties https://extension.illinois.edu/dmp/master-gardeners
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On this week's Good Growing podcast the crew chats about the upcoming Brood X emergence and why Ken is sad we don't live within their range. But we do talk about the best ways to eat cicadas plus who shouldn't eat cicadas. What should people expect who live within the Brood X range and how to protect young trees from cicada damage. All this and much more!
Check out the Cicada Mania webpage https://www.cicadamania.com/ The Ohio State University's article on cicadas https://bygl.osu.edu/node/1759
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On this week's Good Growing podcast Katie, Ken, and Chris answer your timely questions about gardening in May.
Dealing with late spring frosts and tomatoes. What to do about rhubarb that gets hit by frost? There are some landscape plants with black and brown foliage. Is this from the frost a few weeks ago? What should you do about cedar apple rust? If I spray 2,4-D on my lawn will it kill my hostas?
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On this week's Good Growing podcast we talk with wildlife biologist Dr. John Vanek all about snakes! Dr. Vanek has a specialty in herpetology and loves to study snakes. In this episode we discuss: Why are so many humans afraid of snakes? Is it learned behavior or something deeper in our brains? What snake will people commonly encounter outside in Illinois? Is it safe to handle any wild snake we find outside? How common are venomous snakes? What types do we have in Illinois? How can we tell the difference between a non-venomous and venomous snake? Snake ID from a listener submitted photo - Can you identify the snake hanging out in this tree? This person had a cluster of snakes in her tree by a pond. What are they? And why are they clustered up? And will they eat the baby geese? Are snake populations declining? How do we discourage snakes in our yard. What do we need to do? Do the repellants work? Mothballs? What if we want to encourage snakes in our yard. Is there some way we can do that? Are there any snakes that would help control larger animals like rabbits? A snake is hanging off of their ceiling fan! First off, how did it get on the fan? And how do we keep snakes out of the house? What happens when you know there’s a snake in the house, but you can’t find it? How do you flush out a snake?
Check out John's webpage johnpvanek.weebly.com
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In this episode of the Good Growing podcast, we sit down with University of Illinois Extension educator Carrie McKillip to talk about disaster preparedness and things we as residents in storm-prone Illinois need to consider. Carrie is a Community and Economic Development educator who specializes in helping communities prepare and respond to disasters. We chat about how she does that, keeping an emergency kit, should we be worried about earthquakes in Illinois, and preparing for the disaster we are most likely to face.
Plus we answer actual questions that came into the Extension office during past Illinois disasters.
How do you get debris out of the lawn following a tornado? What should you do about trees that are damaged during storms? Can you eat produce from a flooded vegetable garden? How can we fix our lawn after being flooded for weeks? Should we knock the ice off of branches during an ice storm? How can you make your yard more sustainable from drought?
Native plant list from Indiana/Illinois Sea Grant https://iiseagrant.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1-ILLINOIS-NATIVE-PLANTS-FOR-THE-HOME-LANDSCAPE.pdf
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On this week's Good Growing podcast we share some recent photos of spring-blooming plants in our yards. Horticulture program coordinator and photographer Wendy Ferguson gives us some tips for improving our photography skills. Plus your home gardening questions answered.
I have an image of our saucer magnolia taken at night. The flowers seemed to glow in the dark so I grabbed my camera, but the photo didn’t turn out well. Can I take a photo at night and get realistic images? Hellebores in bloom Is there anything I can do about shadows? I always have my shadow or the shadow of something else in my pictures. I understand to move, but is there something else I can do? Close up images Image composition Taking pictures at ground level Some unique tulip cultivars; plus a field full of spring beauties https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2021-04-15-spring-brings-spring-beauties-landscape What can I do about harsh lighting during the middle of the day?
I bought blooming spring bulbs in containers for Easter. Is it okay to cut the foliage and dead blooms off of my bulbs before I plant them in the ground?
Will the cold night temperatures affect my snapdragons I just planted in a container?
How do you get rid of creeping Charley?
When the best time to spray for bagworms?
How to control wild onion in turf?
Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/oySSB7hl614
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In this week's Good Growing podcast we chat with Mary Fischer about her work in building a coalition of conservationists with Illinois teenagers. Mary is working to expand the Master Naturalist program to teens to build a land ethic in the next generation and create ideas for future careers. Plus we answer your home gardening questions!
Talking about Mary's work to build a Master Naturalist Youth program.
What are some easy and inexpensive activities parents can do with their kids outdoors? (maybe even educational)
We’re seeing lots of escaped ornamental pear trees flowering along our woodland. Should we cut it down now? How do we get rid of this?
We’ve heard a lot about night-blooming plants and how it may help pollinators like moths. What do you recommend? We have both full sun and full shade landscape beds we’d like to plant.
We would like to grow sweet potatoes this year, but we have no idea where to start. Plus, what is a sweet potato slip?
An old oak had branches resting on a powerline. I just trimmed them off then realized it is probably too late in the year. The saw was clean -- never used on oak before. Branches were 4 to 6 inches in diameter. Did I mess up and if so, is there something I can do about it? I know they don't recommend coating with a coating sealer. I don't know why I think about these things after I do them.
Does planting multiple seeds per pot is making their tomatoes taller. Is competition a factor?
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Any products mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion of these products.
On this week's Good Growing podcast the groups sit down with Dennis Bowman to talk about using drones in agriculture. How much do you know about drones? 8:52 We have a true or false pop quiz with Ken and Katie to test their knowledge about drones. 4:30 What is the difference between GPS and GIS. Plus, Dennis answers your ag questions!
Using Drones in Ag 9:38 Can anyone buy and start flying a drone? 15:24 What type of drone does Dennis fly? 17:42 Is it legal to leave while your drone flies a pre-mapped pattern? 19:16 Do drones take measurements using sensors, just like in Star Trek? 25:20 Where does most of the work take place when flying drones in agriculture? In the field or at the computer? 29:18 What amount of area can a drone cover on one battery charge? 30:36 How detailed can you get with drones? Down to a single plant? 33:20 It is legal in Illinois to use drones to spray pesticides? 37:29 Will new technology will reduce future pesticide loads in the environment? 38:50 Is being an ag drone pilot a viable career opportunity?
Your Questions: 40:43 Is it legal for a drone to be flying over my property? 42:32 What are the plants that cause farm fields to turn purple in the spring? 43:28 We have noticed lots of vole damage in our alfalfa field this spring. What can be done to control it? 44:37 During the warm early March weather, we tilled the field. Since then we’ve had lots of rain and large portions had standing water on it. Does it need to be turned over again?
Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/8uD5blfrTvg
Any products mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion of these products.
On this week's Good Growing podcast hosts Ken, Katie, and Chris share what's going on in their vegetable gardens and what yard chores are on their to-do list. Is it time for spring cleanup? Ken notices some bees are out and looking for nesting locations and gives tips on providing that habitat while cleaning out some dead plants. Katie talks about lawn care and what we should be doing this early in the spring. Plus your questions answered!
What kind of maintenance should be happening for fruit trees in early spring? What can be done about mole and vole damage to yards? Bees are emerging in our basement from a wood table! What can we do to keep that from happening? Bees are swarming the bird feeder. Why? What can a person with bee allergies do to stop it? What are some tips to sustainably maintain our lawns? Should we be doing grub control in the spring?
Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/LvNlLfp_KiQ
On this week's Good Growin podcast we chat about the team's upcoming Good Growing Garden Day all about pollinators. Andrew Holsinger joins us to dive into the topics we will discuss during the Garden Day webinar covering hummingbirds, pollinating insects, wildflowers, and native trees. Plus, we answer questions on these topics.
More information on the event page https://extension.illinois.edu/events/2021-03-27-good-growing-garden-day-pollinators-webinar
Register for the Good Growing Pollinator Day go.illinois.edu/GardenDayPollinators
When is the best time to put out hummingbird feeders? When can I start cleaning up my garden if I want to try and protect overwintering pollinators? Establishing a pollinator plot from seed versus potted plants. How should I plant native trees and shrubs in my landscape for the most significant impact on pollinators? How can I attract more hummingbirds to my yard? I have a butterfly house in my garden, but I never find butterflies in it. What can I do to attract them to it? What flowers that attract pollinators are recommended for part shade or under trees? What can I do to make sure I get the best native woody plant for my site?
Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/rk2_VGj6S0k
This week the Good Growing team chats with Illinois Extension educator Duane Friend about cover crops and soil organic matter. They discuss a recent article about how the Midwest is quickly losing carbon-rich topsoil and if that rings true for Illinois. Duane gives possible remedies to help conserve soil and how cover crops can play a role and how cover crops can be used in the home garden. Plus your questions: There is a funky smell in the air near the farm fields. Is this rotting cover crops? What to do when your brand new home is left with lousy soil. Can cover crops be planted in the spring before planting tomatoes? Can cover crops become weeds? Is there a way to kill cover crops without using herbicides? I started using cover crops, but now I have voles in my garden. What can I do!? Tilling my garden for years has caused the soil to settle. Will using cover crops stop the settling?
Check out Duane's upcoming webinar on Farm Pond Management https://extension.illinois.edu/events/2021-03-30-rural-pond-management-webinar Duane also has a new blog All About Weather https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/all-about-weather
Want to watch the podcast? You can on YouTube https://youtu.be/3b-03cLAfr4
Do you want to get started with beekeeping? Spring is the time to get your hive up and running. Our guest this week, Illinois Extension horticulture educator Jennifer Fishburn, gets into the details of how to start a beehive. Plus, listener questions:
Can beehives be kept in town? When should you start a hive? What do you need to set up a hive and keep from getting stung? What type of budget are we talking about for a beginning beekeeper? Do you need to provide things other than what's in the hive? Water about water? How do you harvest the honey? How to transition mostly grass CRP into bee-friendly flowers? Is micro clover a good groundcover for bees? How do you keep your bee colony healthy? Should beehives be kept in the shade?
Want to watch the podcast? You can on YouTube https://youtu.be/8hSLNLxn1jw
In this week's Good Growing episode we chat with Illinois Extension forestry specialist Chris Evans about maple syrup and how you can make maple syrup in your own backyard. Chris also answers listener-submitted questions on forestry.
Want to watch the podcast? You can on YouTube https://youtu.be/j8MmgCrfVeM
Maple syrup questions: Did the prolonged cold-snap affect maple syrup production? Does being in Southern Illinois affect maple sap? Can you use other species besides sugar maple? How was maple syrup harvested historically? What kind of investment are we talking for a homeowner wanting to harvest sap for syrup? Is this like canning where we have to keep things sterile? Is climate change at play here? Will we lose the sugar maple in Illinois?
Forestry questions: If someone would like to begin a profitable timber investment for their kids where do they start? A landowner has cleared out a black walnut patch from his woods and would like to plant edible walnuts. What does he need to know about planting edible walnuts? A vegetable grower has some old Austrian pines that are dying and need to rebuild their windbreak. They would like to include plants that may also contribute to their farm with edible crops for harvest. How can you determine the value of trees? How do you find someone local to harvest the trees?
Lots of great resources can be found at Illinois Extension's forestry webpage https://extension.illinois.edu/forestry
We are talking all about birds on this week's Good Growing podcast. We chat with Dr. Michael Ward on the plight of birds. Are the declining populations dire? Why are Midwestern migrating birds being found in shark stomachs in the Gulf of Mexico? Dr. Ward tells what is being done across the borders, in Illinois agricultural lands, and how we can help in our backyards. Plus, Citizen Science opportunities anyone can do. Dr. Ward is a senior ornithologist at Illinois Natural History Survey and associate professor at the University of Illinois. He recently won the distinguished Runge Faculty Distinguished Achievement Award.
Dr. Ward also answers listener questions: What to do about barn swallows nesting above a patio? Can you feed birds people food like stale bread and crackers? What can be done to stop birds from hitting the window? Should we feed birds all year? How do we attract more than just sparrows to our feeders? Should we clean our birdfeeders?
In this part two episode of our series on native plants, our special guests Martha Smith, Austin Little, and Layne Knoche answer listener-submitted questions about native plants.
Want to watch the podcast? You can on YouTube https://youtu.be/9YJfLhH07vA
Should we be planting nativars? What about the genetics spreading in the wild? Is it okay to dig up native plants you find in the wild? What native plants are recommended to plant in very dry and sandy soil? If you remove bush honeysuckle do you need to replant something to keep it from coming back? What can be planted in a shaded hillside that has erosion problems? Our dogwood tree leaves dried and turned brown last year. What's going on with these trees? How can we reduce all the aphids on the milkweed plants without hurting the monarch caterpillars?
Harvesting wild native plants https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/ethics/index.shtml
Alternatives to Invasive Plants (book) https://www.amazon.com/Native-Alternatives-Invasive-Plants-Greener/dp/1889538779
The debate on natives vs nativars continues https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/garden-scoop/2019-12-28-native-vs-nativar
Contact the hosts Ken Johnson kjohnso@illinois.edu Katie Parker keparkr2@illinois.edu Chris Enroth cenroth@illinois.edu
Check out Part One of our talk on native plants with Austin Little, Layne Knoche, and Martha Smith. All talented landscape designers, each guest shares their top three favorite native plants. You won't want want to miss this one as you plan ahead for this growing season.
Want to watch the podcast? You can on YouTube https://youtu.be/UqvnZc_Y7rY
What is a native plant and why should people incorporate these into the landscape? Austin's picks American persimmon Oakleaf hydrangea Gray dogwood American beautyberry Martha's picks White fringe tree Black tupelo Butterflyweed Layne's picks Slender mountain mint Swamp milkweed Red chokeberry
In this week's Good Growing podcast we chat with Nicole Flowers-Kimmerle, an Illinois Extension horticulture educator. We get into the thick of it as we talk seed catalogs and tips for navigating your way through the inundation of marketing from seed companies in these winter months. Plus your questions!
What’s the difference between hybrids and GMOs? How can I avoid purchasing GMO seeds? What about certified organic seed? Should I throw away seed from last year? What are all these different abbreviations next to the plant names in the catalog? Is it legal to save seed from a vegetable that I ordered from a seed catalog? Is there a way to get free seed? Bush or vining type? Determinate and indeterminate? What is best if I just want a small tomato plant?
Seed viability chart from Iowa State Extension https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/1999/4-2-1999/veggielife.html
Want to watch the podcast? You can on YouTube https://youtu.be/shGknomSQFw
Contact the hosts Ken Johnson kjohnso@illinois.edu Katie Parker keparkr2@illinois.edu Chris Enroth cenroth@illinois.edu
In this week's Good Growing podcast we chat once again with Gemini Bhalsod, an Illinois Extension horticulture educator for Cook County. Gemini and the group dive into seed production and why we are already seeing shortages for the 2021 growing season. We also discuss how you can plan your garden for saving your seed this year. Plus your questions!
Tomato seeds from last year have mold on them. Can they be saved? Is it too late to plant milkweed seed in January? Can I save seed from a sweet pepper plant being overwintered that is producing fruit now? Can I sow lawn seed in the winter? What can teachers plant now (January) which will grow in time for the kids to see flowers or harvest?
Want to watch the podcast? You can on YouTube https://youtu.be/Uh09yv6Anao
Contact the hosts Ken Johnson kjohnso@illinois.edu Katie Parker keparkr2@illinois.edu Chris Enroth cenroth@illinois.edu
In this week's episode, the Good Growing team sits down with Dean Kim Kidwell to talk about all things Illinois Extension and College of ACES (Agriculture, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences). Dean Kidwell leads the College of ACES on the University of Illinois campus and oversees the efforts of Illinois Extension across the state. With so much on her plate, we cover lots of ground including the connection between Extension and ACES and how that translates to bridging the University of Illinois to our local communities.
We also chat about Dean Kidwell's background as a University of Illinois student and life before taking the role of an administrator as a wheat breeder. Dean Kidwell also announces some big news for Illinois Extension and the University of Illinois campus.
Interested in learning more about a degree in ACES? Check out their website and schedule a time to visit. https://aces.illinois.edu/
Want to watch the podcast? You can on YouTube https://youtu.be/5BTH6dZ6-fc
Contact the hosts Ken Johnson kjohnso@illinois.edu Katie Parker keparkr2@illinois.edu Chris Enroth cenroth@illinois.edu
In this week’s episode of the Good Growing podcast, we talk with corn and soybean farmer Matt Duesterhaus about what’s life like for a farmer in Central Illinois. Matt talks about what led him to farming, what it takes to farm from money to knowledge, and what was farming like during 2020. Plus Matt answers your questions during our Ask a Farmer segment. Come learn about the people that cultivate our land to put food on our tables in this week's episode.
Your Questions: Illinois seems to lag behind other states when it comes to cover crop use. Why and will we start seeing more cover crops being used?
I’ve heard fall tillage described as “recreational tillage” or something bored farmers do in the fall. Why do we see so much tilling occur in the fall?
What’s in those big white tanks in the fall? What’s it used for?
What are the planes spraying on the fields in the summer?
What are Illinois farmers doing to help protect the land to ensure we can keep farming into the future?
Dicamba has been making the news these last few years. What do farmers think of this? Is it a good tool? Is it destined to lead to resistance?
Want to watch the podcast? You can on YouTube https://youtu.be/LNV6z68nU1s
Contact the hosts Ken Johnson kjohnso@illinois.edu Katie Parker keparkr2@illinois.edu Chris Enroth cenroth@illinois.edu
On this week’s Good Growing Podcast, we chat with entomology specialist Sarah Hughson about pantry pests. Sarah dives into what to do about moths in your cereal and “maggots” in your flour. Still hungry? We also dig into cockroaches and ants. Put down the spatula because you won’t want to miss this episode! Plus your questions:
What are those small moths flying around the kitchen and how do we get rid of them? Should you be spraying your pantry with bug killer? (Spoiler: it’s not a good idea) Will carpenter ants in a dead tree stump outside come into my house? I keep getting worms in my apples on my backyard apple trees. How can I get worm-free apples? I bought some Rid-X now I have tiny bugs crawling everywhere! Are they from the Rid-X?
Questions about pesticides? Need to become a licensed pesticide applicator in Illinois? Check out the Pesticide Safety and Education website. https://extension.illinois.edu/psep/psep-homepage
Register now for the 85th annual Pest Management Conference host by Purdue University https://www.extension.entm.purdue.edu/urbanconference/
Geared toward commercial growers, but still chocked full of good information for any tree fruit gardener the 2019-2020 Midwest Fruit Pest Management Guide https://ag.purdue.edu/hla/Hort/pages/sfg_sprayguide.aspx
Check out Ken’s article on common pantry pests https://extension.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/common_pantry_pests.pdf
Want to watch the podcast? You can on YouTube https://youtu.be/TYHS4MdgFnU
Contact the hosts Ken Johnson kjohnso@illinois.edu Katie Parker keparkr2@illinois.edu Chris Enroth cenroth@illinois.edu
Good Growing loves trees and we are excited to promote the Urban Tree Conference. A month-long conference in an online format for January 2021.
The Urban Tree Conference is host by the University of Illinois Extension. Conference dates: January 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22.
Register soon! go.illinois.edu/urbantree
On this week’s Good Growing podcast we sit down once again with Energy and Environment educator Peggy Doty. We catch up from our last meeting as we ponder what happened to Bruno the Bear who wandered throughout Illinois this past summer. Peggy also talks about wildlife and some of the problems humans may encounter when an animal happens in to our yards. Peggy says with more people working from home we are noticing more wild animals in our yards, but they were always there, we just weren’t looking. We talk about what is the most destructive wild animal and ways to minimize their efforts to eat our landscapes. We talk conservation efforts that can be done in the backyard, habitat loss, and if animal bridges over busy roads really work. Plus, your questions: 1. Does feeding wildlife disrupt natural patterns? 2. Do raccoons hibernate? 3. How can we stop deer from rubbing on our trees and eating our shrubs? 4. Is it possible to feed the birds, but not the mice? 5. What can be done to stop raccoons from using a backyard as a latrine? 6. Will a mouse live trapped in the house and freed outside come back inside? 7. Should you pass on a doe to bag a buck?
Check out Illinois Extension’s Living with Wildlife webpage https://www.wildlifeillinois.org/
Want to watch the Good Growing podcast? Head over to our YouTube channel to see us in person! https://youtu.be/dnUGXhLm1vA
On this week's Good Growing podcast we sit down with Robert Richardson, president of the Illinois Christmas Tree Growers Association. Robert is also an accomplished Christmas tree grower north of the Chicago area. During the show, Robert gives the scoop on the high demand for fresh-cut Christmas trees in 2020. We learn what all goes into growing a Christmas tree and the years of patience it requires. We also get into Richard's important work with Trees for Troops. Plus your questions answered:
What are the most commonly grown Christmas trees in Illinois? Should you boil your water first before putting it in the tree stand? Does Aspirin or bleach in the water help tree last longer? What are some important tips to keeping a cut tree looking good the entire holiday season? When I'm done with the Christmas tree can I burn it? I want to grow my own live Christmas tree, but will digging it up damage the roots?
Illinois Christmas Tree Growers Association https://ilchristmastrees.com/ Trees for Troops https://www.christmasspiritfoundation.org/ Illinois Extension Christmas Trees and More https://web.extension.illinois.edu/trees/index.cfm
Contact the hosts Ken Johnson kjohnso@illinois.edu Katie Parker keparkr2@illinois.edu Chris Enroth cenroth@illinois.edu
On this week’s Good Growing podcast, Extension horticulture educator Jennifer Fishburn hangs out with the group to chat about gifts for gardeners. They dive into fool-proof gift ideas for the gardener in your life. From types of clothing to tools to entertainment, your list of gifts will be full after listening to this podcast. We even added to our own lists of what we would like to get this holiday season.
Plus, your questions: What is a fast-growing tree that doesn’t drop a lot of debris? Who can neighbors contact when they are having a dispute over a tree on the property line? Are GMOs in local soybean meal safe to put in compost for an organic garden? Can you cut back a limelight hydrangea in the winter? Recently planted dwarf apple trees have settled and are now planted too low. Can these be reset at the correct height?
Find Extension books and publications at our PubsPlus website https://pubsplus.illinois.edu/
Contact the hosts Ken Johnson kjohnso@illinois.edu Katie Parker keparkr2@illinois.edu Chris Enroth cenroth@illinois.edu
For this week's Thanksgiving episode the Good Growing team sits down with Illinois Extension local foods educator James Theuri to talk turkey! James gives us the background of turkey production and how you can raise a Thanksgiving turkey in your very own backyard. James also discusses turkey breeds and dealing with predators. Plus your questions:
Is it wise to introduce sheep with chickens and cows on the same pasture? What can be killing my baby chicks? What to do when I first receive my order of chicks? I am grazing my chickens in my garden this winter. When do I need to remove them to avoid any food contamination issues with their manure?
All this and much more!
On this week's Good Growing podcast Andrew Holsinger joins the group to talk about their upcoming webinar series. From Christmas trees, wreaths, holiday plants, spices, even feeding the birds this winter, we cover a lot of ground in this episode. Register for the webinars at the link below. • Christmas Tree Types: go.illinois.edu/GGChristmasTrees. • Fun with Foliage: go.illinois.edu/GGEvergreenFoliage. • Popular Holiday Plant Care: go.illinois.edu/GGHolidayPlantCare. • Holiday Spices: go.illinois.edu/GGHolidaySpices. • Create a Winter Bird Haven: go.illinois.edu/GGWinterBirds.
Questions we tackle on this week's show: What would you recommend we plant to grow a live Christmas tree? Do we plant it after the holiday is over? We harvested greenery to make a wreath, but most of it dried up and turned brown in a few weeks. Do we need to spray the wreath with something to keep this from happening? Do you need to spray greenery to kill bugs? If I cut the top off of a larger pine tree to use as a Christmas tree, will it regrow? How can I keep my poinsettia alive? How do I know if I have a Thanksgiving or a Christmas cactus? I planted mint. Now it is everywhere! What can I do to stop mint from taking over everything? Will a potted lemon tree ever produce lemons in Illinois? What are some herbs to grow inside over the winter? No birds at the bird feeder. Why?
In this week's episode of the Good Growing podcast Ken, Katie, and Chris chat with Illinois Extension horticulture educator Kelly Allsup about pollinators. Their conversation starts with monarch butterflies and community science projects geared toward studying monarchs and all pollinators. Plus your questions:
What seed mix should we plant around our new beehive? What are some good late-flowering fall plants for migrating monarchs? Is it possible to have a butterfly garden without bees? Should I clean up my leaves and yard in the fall? What's the best thing for pollinators?
Community (Citizen) Science projects for pollinators: Monarch Way Station Project https://www.monarchwatch.org/waystations/ University of Minnesota Bee Lawn https://www.beelab.umn.edu/learn-more/beelawn University of Illinois I-Pollinate https://ipollinate.illinois.edu/ Illinois Extension Pollinator Pockets https://extension.illinois.edu/cfiv/pollinator-pockets Illinois butterfly monitoring network https://bfly.org/ Monarch larva monitoring project https://monarchjointventure.org/mlmp
Check out the video version at https://youtu.be/VzbCNJFFXZg
On this week's Good Growing podcast the crew speaks with State Master Gardener Specialist Candice Hart about houseplants. A special feature for this episode is a live audience during the recording. Ken, Katie, and Chris pop into the Knox County Illinois Master Gardener meeting to get live questions. Throughout the episode we cover:
How houseplants react when they get moved inside for the winter How to overwinter rosemary Watering strategies for houseplants Can you root prune instead of potting up? Should you put gravel in the bottom of containers? Is it best to let tap water sit overnight before watering plants? Ice cubes and orchids. Is that the way to water them? These topics and so much more!
Check out the video version https://youtu.be/LrZAlBEyv98
Contact Candice Hart at mille116@illinois.edu
Contact the hosts Ken Johnson kjohnso@illinois.edu Katie Parker keparkr2@illinois.edu Chris Enroth cenroth@illinois.edu
On this week's Good Growing podcast it is a hostful episode where we talk about spooky plants. We dive into plants with a sinister history like deadly nightshade. And plants that just look evil such as devil's walking stick. Plus, just some all-around cool plants like witch hazel and bloodroot. Then we dive into the plants that bite back and talk carnivorous plants. All this plus your questions on asparagus and an invasive grass known as common reed grass or phragmites.
We also went all out and put on our Halloween costumes and turned on the cameras. If you want to watch a T-rex, field mouse, and Yukon Cornelius talk gardening head over to our YouTube channel to watch the videocast https://youtu.be/_hhNLx4CjO8
Check out Ken's article on spooky plants https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2020-10-28-more-spooky-and-scary-plants
Contact the hosts Ken Johnson kjohnso@illinois.edu Katie Parker keparkr2@illinois.edu Chris Enroth cenroth@illinois.edu
On this week's episode of the Good Growing podcast, we talk with entomologist Dr. Kacie Athey all about spiders! What are these creepy dudes doing in our house? Are they really dangerous? Dr. Athey dispels the myths and answers your spider questions. We talk about: Why do we see more spiders in the fall? What's the deal? Aren't spiders insects? Spider bites - what to look for. Do we swallow spiders in our sleep? Are daddy longlegs the most venomous spider in the world? What are these fabled toilet spiders? What's it like to get bit by a tarantula? How do I keep spiders out of my house? Does the hedgeapple trick work? Should you move indoor spiders outside? Do wolf spiders travel in packs? What are all those tiny glowing dots in the lawn when I shine my flashlight on them at night? Plus, why were whiteflies swarming everywhere this year?
Got an insect question? Contact Dr. Athey kathey@illinois.edu
Contact the hosts Ken Johnson kjohnso@illinois.edu Katie Parker keparkr2@illinois.edu Chris Enroth cenroth@illinois.edu
In this week’s episode of the Good Growing podcast, we chat with commercial agriculture educator Nathan Johanning about pumpkins! Nathan describes the ins and outs of growing this wonderfully diverse crop plus how to pick the perfect pumpkin for your fall décor. Plus, we discuss: • What to do to make pumpkins last longer • Can Jack-o’-lanterns be used for pie and vice versa? • Just starting out growing pumpkins? There’s a lot to know. Nathan gives two big considerations. • Can we grow pumpkins in containers? • How do you grow giant pumpkins? • What to do about weeds in the pumpkin patch? Illinois Fruit and Vegetable Newsletter https://ipm.illinois.edu/ifvn/ Nathan’s series of videos on pumpkin production https://www.youtube.com/c/IllinoisLocalFoods/search?query=pumpkin
Contact the hosts Ken Johnson kjohnso@illinois.edu Katie Parker keparkr2@illinois.edu Chris Enroth cenroth@illinois.edu
On this week's Good Growing podcast we are joined by energy and environment educator Duane Friend with Illinois Extension. Duane chats with Ken, Katie, and Chris all about soils and also helps us answer a question about ponds. In this episode we discuss:
Parts of Illinois are listed in a drought. What is the outlook for next year and what should we be watering our plants? Is there a magic bullet for improving soil to fix sick plants? How often should we be testing our soil? What is a good cover crop for beginners? Is it possible to garden without a tiller? What to do after taking down a large above-ground swimming pool. Suggestions for improving heavy clay soil. Can we spray ponds weeds in the fall?
Check here for future recordings of Duane's compost programs https://www.youtube.com/user/UIExtension/videos
Purdue Pond Guide https://extension.purdue.edu/pondwildlife/
Contact the hosts Ken Johnson kjohnso@illinois.edu Katie Parker keparkr2@illinois.edu Chris Enroth cenroth@illinois.edu
On this week’s Good Growing podcast, horticulture educator Martha Smith joins to talk about spring-blooming bulbs. With so many to pick from where does a beginner start? Martha gives some good bulbs for beginners and her favorites she has growing in her landscape. Plus, tips on how to plant them and keep the critters away. Plus listener questions:
What do we recommend for a homeowner to incorporate more flowering plants in their lawn that can be mowed? How do you overwinter canna lily and calla lilies? What is the best way to prepare a landscape bed now in the fall for planting in the spring? What’s the deal with all these clouds of whiteflies in the yard? Is tomato season over? Should we pull tomatoes off the plant now and save the green ones for fried green tomatoes? Is fall the time to move lilies or should we wait until spring?
Signup for Gardening in the Air on October 10, 2020 https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=22551
Check out some of Martha's favorite spring bulbs https://uofi.box.com/s/0yf36wexh1v77celqq7j5y847kcrcbns
Contact the hosts Ken Johnson kjohnso@illinois.edu Katie Parker keparkr2@illinois.edu Chris Enroth cenroth@illinois.edu
In this week's episode of the Good Growing podcast horticulture educator Richard Hentschel returns to talk about rehabbing our garden tools after a long season of use and abuse. The group talks about their favorite garden tools, the one thing to avoid to keep tools working great, sharpening shovels and pruners, refreshing wooden handles, and winterizing the mower for winter. Plus we answer listener questions!
What trees should I plant next to a wetland? Is it too late to plant cover crops? Are there tarantulas in Illinois? Can we divide rhubarb in the fall? After several visits from the lawn care company, we still have crabgrass. What can we do to get rid of it?
Resources The Midwest Cover Crop Council http://mccc.msu.edu/
Contact the hosts Ken Johnson kjohnso@illinois.edu Katie Parker keparkr2@illinois.edu Chris Enroth cenroth@illinois.edu
On this week’s Good Growing podcast our very own producer, Wendy Ferguson, shares her expertise in nature journaling. Wendy is also the horticulture program coordinator for Henderson, Knox, McDonough, and Warren counties for the University of Illinois Extension. During the show, we learn that nature journaling is deeply engrained in both art and science because it’s all about observation and discovery. We discuss: Is nature journaling new? And famous scientists and explorers that used this technique Is it just like keeping a diary? How does it tie into science? What are some tips to get started? What about getting kids started? How does this relate to the new science standards being taught in school?
Plus, your home gardening questions: Starting a pollinator garden this fall Can we limb up trees during the fall? Battling yellow jackets that are eating fall raspberries And what are the hosts doing right now to prepare their landscapes and gardens for fall
References https://iiseagrant.org/publications/full_sun_pollinator_garden/
Contact the hosts Ken Johnson kjohnso@illinois.edu Katie Parker keparkr2@illinois.edu Chris Enroth cenroth@illinois.edu
In this week's episode of the Good Growing Podcast, we chat with horticulture educator Brittnay Haag about gardening and outdoor activities with kids. Brittnay gives tips for extending today's e-learning from the screen to the outdoors and working with plants. Topics discussed are:
What are age-appropriate outdoor chores for kids? What about indoor gardening activities as the weather get crummy? An elementary school has access to a small prairie plot. What activities can teachers employ and are there safety precautions when doing so? Will my kid ever like bugs? Making kids feel more comfortable with insects. What are some good indoor plants to put in a child's room to teach about caring for something? What is a realistic expectation for a child's attention span?
Check out Brittnay's School Garden Resource Guide https://extension.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/school_garden_resource_reduced.pdf
Contact the hosts Ken Johnson kjohnso@illinois.edu Katie Parker keparkr2@illinois.edu Chris Enroth cenroth@illinois.edu
In this week's episode of the Good Growing podcast, the group chats with Illinois Extension horticulture educator Bruce Black. Bruce shares best practices for storing garden produce for consuming over the winter. Plus the team calls on nutrition and wellness educator Kristin Bogdonas to help answer questions about canning and pickling.
Topics covered in today's episode: What do we need to store vegetables? What is Bruce's favorite vegetable to keep over winter? How long can we expect produce to stay good? Pickling and fermenting foods What to do with tomatoes with the shortage of canning supplies? Curing and storing sweet potatoes How to store garlic and onion Storing butternut squash Preparing the garden for next year
Links: For more information on safe home food preservation methods and tested recipes, visit go.illinois.edu/nutritionwell. Here you will find recorded webinars and handouts on canning, freezing, drying, and fermenting.
Need to have your pressure canner dial-gauge tested? We recommend these be tested every year for accuracy. Find the closest office to you by visiting, https://extension.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/pressure_canning_testing_-locations_-_june_2020.pdf
Freezing tomatoes https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/freeze/tomato.html
USDA Handbook 66 The Commercial Storage of Fruits, Vegetables, and Florist and Nursery Stocks https://www.ars.usda.gov/ARSUserFiles/oc/np/CommercialStorage/CommercialStorage.pdf
Contact the hosts Ken Johnson kjohnso@illinois.edu Katie Parker keparkr2@illinois.edu Chris Enroth cenroth@illinois.edu
During this episode of the Good Growing Podcast, we talk with Gemini Bhalsod about seed saving. Gemini is a horticulture educator with University of Illinois Extension in Cook County and a wealth of knowledge! Listen in as we discuss: • The Rose Garden Controversy • Can you save any kind of seed? • Processing heirloom tomato seeds • What’s the best way to store seeds over the winter? • How do we save seed potato and bareroot onion for planting next spring? • When is the best time to plant garlic? Can I use what I got from the grocery store? Could pecan trees be grown in a tub for a few years? What is the best way to start seeds? • Can I save seeds from my pumpkins this year to grow some next year? • Do I need to let the cucumber sit on the vine to save the seeds? How do I know when to pick it?
Four Seasons Gardening Series https://extension.illinois.edu/global/four-seasons-gardening-webinar-series Seed Savers Exchange https://www.seedsavers.org/ Ken Johnson kjohnso@illinois.edu Katie Parker keparkr2@illinois.edu Chris Enroth cenroth@illinois.edu
In another episode with our Good Growing hosts, we answering your gardening questions. This week we discuss:
Dealing with cicada killers Can we plant strawberries and asparagus in August? Did bush honeysuckle kill my tree? What are these bee-like flies buzzing all over the place? When is watermelon ready to pick? Organic options when dealing with Colorado potato beetle
Check out our webinars and YouTube channel Register for Getting Started with Compost https://extension.illinois.edu/events/2020-08-26-good-growing-webinar-getting-started-composting
See our webinar recordings at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEYBGqFXZS6Sn37n1mVcY1g?view_as=subscriber
In this episode of the Good Growing podcast Eliana Brown shares her knowledge of sustainable landscaping. Eliana is a water quality specialist with University of Illinois Extension. During the episode the team talks about: What is sustainable landscaping? Where would a homeowner start in making their landscape more sustainable? What about large scale projects? How big do you make a rain garden? Is there a sustainable way to control weeds? What about homeowner's associations wanting to become more sustainable?
Additional resources Video: Stormwater at Home https://go.illinois.edu/stormwaterhome Visit the Red Oak Rain Garden Website https://redoakraingarden.org/ Video: Rain Garden Installation http://go.illinois.edu/purdue Eliana's Publication with Illinois Indiana SeaGrant on nutrient reduction, native plants, rain gardens, and more https://iiseagrant.org/resources/publications-products/results/?_sft_creator=c-eliana-brown Natural Lawn Care https://iiseagrant.org/work/healthy-waters/programs-initiatives/natural-lawn-care/ THE SOUTHERN LAKE MICHIGAN RAIN GARDEN MANUAL https://iiseagrant.org/publications/the-southern-lake-michigan-rain-garden-manual/ Green Infrastructure Grant Opportunities https://www2.illinois.gov/epa/topics/grants-loans/water-financial-assistance/Pages/gigo.aspx
In this episode of the Good Growing podcast, the crew is joined by University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Richard Hentschel. Richard dives into important and timely lawn care questions as summer days shorten and cooler nights begin to prevail. Topics covered include:
What can I do to get lawns like my neighbors that hire companies to take care of theirs? What about lumpy yards? What should I do to rehab my lawn this fall? Should I be bagging my lawn clippings? What can be done to stop nimblewill? How can you transition to less ‘lawn’ and more native plants. Can you treat a lawn to get rid of both dandelion and crabgrass weeds? What grasses are recommended to plant in central Illinois? What animal keeps digging up the lawn? Is there anything that can be done to stop it?
It is a Good Growing podcast episode full of hostful goodness! Today’s show features our intrepid hosts Katie Parker, Ken Johnson, and Chris Enroth as the answer a slew of home gardening questions. On this episode we dive into: What’s going on in the hosts’ gardens right now Settling soil around foundations Getting started with blueberries Why aren’t zucchini and cucumbers producing fruit? Dealing with yellow nutsedge in the lawn Why aren’t tomatoes turning red? Dealing with clay washout in a flower bed. Getting hydrangeas to bloom
Horticulturalists LIVE YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cABO-uabd6E&list=PLIq7XlTOe3alQyeqet_5j1YNseo2fxvf4 Horticulturalists LIVE Facebook https://www.facebook.com/125749841792/videos/1181792378829278 Illinois Extension Horticulture Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/ILextensionHorticulture Webinar Registration Links https://extension.illinois.edu/events/2020-08-05-good-growing-webinar-landscaping-fact-or-fiction
On this week's Good Growing podcast the group chats with Extension Forestry and Research Specialist Chris Evans. Chris updates the group about his work on controlled burns in woodland settings, herbicides for invasive species, and how they use drones in forestry work. Plus Chris helps answer questions on:
Are invasive species increasing ticks populations? Maple syrup production in Southern Illinois What to do with woods completely overrun with bush honeysuckle Where do you start when creating a new woodland? Controlling wild parsnip without getting 'burned'. Plus other dangerous wild carrot species How can a landowner contact an appraiser for a timber harvest? Dealing with lingering ash dead from EAB in forests. Are these trees dangerous? White pines and windbreaks
Check out the Illinois Extension Forestry website https://extension.illinois.edu/forestry
Got a gardening question? Contact the hosts Chris Enroth cenroth@illinois.edu Ken Johnson kjohnso@illinois.edu Katie Parker keparkr2@illinois.edu
This week the Good Growing team welcomes local foods educator, Grant McCarty to the show. Grant enjoys trying new and unique vegetables and talks about what he has growing in his garden. Time to get a pen and paper out to start making that list of veggies to try for next year! Grant also gives tips for gardeners looking to the fall gardening season. Do you have your garlic ordered yet? We also answer your home gardening questions. This week’s questions include: What’s eaten all my cucumber leaves? My hops are early this year. Should I harvest them now? What organic options do I have when dealing with Japanese beetles and spotted wing drosophila on blueberries? How can you tell when to harvest potatoes? Tips for harvesting zucchini Does reusing black plastic mulch for tomatoes carry disease over to the next year?
Vegetable seed finder pickacarrot.com Northwest IL Local Foods Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/ExtensionJSWLocalFoods
Contact the hosts: Chris Enroth cenroth@illinois.edu Ken Johnson kjohnso@illinois.edu Katie Parker keparkr2@illinois.edu
On this week's Good Growing podcast, the crew is delighted to welcome Peggy Doty, Energy and Environment educator with University of Illinois Extension. Peggy works closely teaching youth about natural resources and specializes in wildlife topics. Peggy and the Good Growing team chat about the Bruno the Bear and dealing with large predators in Illinois. Plus Peggy helps us answer these homeowner questions:
What to do about rabbits eating everything in the garden Keeping raccoons out of the attic Should we relocate wild animals? Can a gardener coexist with a groundhog? Are coyotes really getting bigger? What to do when they're hanging out around the neighborhood Deer are eating everything. In town! Can anything stop these stomachs with legs?
Living with Wildlife in Illinois website https://www.wildlifeillinois.org/ Peggy's recent webinar on creating backyard bird habitat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFPR1dJWHTs
Contact the hosts: Chris Enroth cenroth@illinois.edu Ken Johnson kjohnso@illinois.edu Katie Parker keparkr2@illinois.edu
This week on the Good Growing podcast the crew talks about the trouble with trees with University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator, Ryan Pankau. Ryan brings his wealth of knowledge and experience on arboriculture (the study of trees). In this episode the group discusses:
The common problems that occur at the base of the tree trunk Can you train a new redbud from seedlings? A young maple tree leafed out and then suddenly died. Could it be from the weird growth on the trunk? Why would a long strip of bark be missing on an oak tree? What can be done with hydrangeas that don't bloom? A newly planted tree is dying. What suggestions are there to save the tree?
Contact the hosts: Chris Enroth cenroth@illinois.edu Ken Johnson kjohnso@illinois.edu Katie Parker keparkr2@illinois.edu
In this episode of the Good Growing podcast, Andrew Holsinger joins the crew to talk about everything Japanese beetles. We discuss nearly every angle of dealing with this invasive and incredible nuisance. We dive into:
If home gardeners can feel overwhelmed, what about farmers dealing with Japanese beetles? How do commercial orchards deal with these pests? What can you do to protect your large shade trees? What about backyard fruit trees? If you control the Japanese beetle grubs in the lawn will it help with damage caused by adult beetles? Do you need to spray your sweet corn? What are the organic options to control Japanese beetles?
Check out these resources on Japanese beetles Japanese beetle factsheet from University of Illinois Extension Mass Trapping by University of Missouri Extension https://ipm.missouri.edu/MEG/2018/1/mass_trapping_japanese_beetles/ Ken Johnson's webinar on Japanese beetles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=On0cbWjkoo4 Japanese beetles - plants they like and don't like & chemical controls https://uofi.box.com/s/9tx9sly5er1il921pmx8osj2t92clwqx
Contact the hosts: Chris Enroth cenroth@illinois.edu Ken Johnson kjohnso@illinois.edu Katie Parker keparkr2@illinois.edu
In this week's episode of the Good Growing podcast, Extension educator Duane Friend joins Ken and Katie to talk about compost and dealing with pond weeds. In this episode they cover topics on:
Recommended composting methods How often should you stir compost? Can you compost weeds that have been sprayed with herbicide? Can you compost dog and rabbit waste? How do you get rid of algae on your pond? Why causes tiny pinholes in tomato leaves? How often should you water a tomato grown in a container?
Check out these resources: Purdue pond management website: https://extension.purdue.edu/pondwildlife/ IL Department of Natural Resources: https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Pages/default.aspx Everyday Environment webinars: https://extension.illinois.edu/global/everyday-environment-webinar-series Everyday Environment YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIq7XlTOe3aktogEpAPxp-s64ZoSei3nj
Contact the hosts: Chris Enroth cenroth@illinois.edu Ken Johnson kjohnso@illinois.edu Katie Parker keparkr2@illinois.edu
On this week's Good Growing podcast the team talks with Travis Cleveland about tree diseases. Travis is an Extension Specialist in the field of plant pathology and woody plant material.
On this episode the Good Growing team talks about: The difficulty in plant disease diagnosis and the importance of good photos. What's happening with Virginia creeper with spots on the leaves? An older silver maple is dropping leaves and it's spring. What's happening? Why do all the sycamores have emptying branches with no leaves? A dogwood only leafed out in the upper canopy. Is it dead? What causes a Colorado blue spruce to lose needles from the bottom up?
Links to resources mentioned in the show: A Box folder with photos of some of the plants in question on today's episode https://go.illinois.edu/GoodGrowingPhotos
Home Yard and Garden Newsletter - Maple leaf blister article http://hyg.ipm.illinois.edu/article.php?id=1068
Spruce problems https://web.extension.illinois.edu/plantclinic/downloads/Plant%20Clinic%20Report%20Spruce.pdf
Contact the hosts: Chris Enroth cenroth@illinois.edu Ken Johnson kjohnso@illinois.edu Katie Parker keparkr2@illinois.edu
Horticulture educator Bruce Black joins this week's episode of the Good Growing podcast to talk about micropropagation and starting a community garden. Plus your home garden and landscaping questions.
In this episode we chat about: Micropropagation What are some tips for starting a community garden? Who/What are eating the cucumber seeds? Oaks dropping leaves Small holes in radish leaves
Watch Bruce's recent gardening webinars: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRH8QA5Yn_PdZFinAjKJj3WcLqJg7aODB Community Garden webinar series: https://go.illinois.edu/communitygarden
Contact the hosts: Chris Enroth cenroth@illinois.edu Ken Johnson kjohnso@illinois.edu Katie Parker keparkr2@illinois.edu
On this episode of the Good Growing podcast your host Chris, Katie, and Ken chat about what going on in their yards and gardens plus answers to listener questions.
What to do with swarming honeybees Remedies for soils with excessively high phosphorous levels Dealing with carpenter bees nesting in decks and wood siding Can you grow industrial hemp in your garden? Dealing with weeds growing between patio pavers
Contact the hosts: Chris Enroth cenroth@illinois.edu Ken Johnson kjohnso@illinois.edu Katie Parker keparkr2@illinois.edu
In this episode of the Good Growing podcast we chat with University of Illinois pesticide safety and weed specialist, Michelle Wiesbrook. During our conversation we dive into the following topics:
Options for Illinois residents seeking pesticide applicator licenses Controlling weeds in a driveway What can we do about knotweed and black medic What herbicides can you spray when establishing a prairie What are the options for spraying herbicides around chickens and ducks How do you control creeping Charlie
Pesticide Applicator Testing information https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/agr/Pesticides/Pages/Commercial-Pesticide-Applicator.aspx Pesticide Education and Safety Program website https://web.extension.illinois.edu/psep/
Contact the hosts: Chris Enroth cenroth@illinois.edu Ken Johnson kjohnso@illinois.edu Katie Parker keparkr2@illinois.edu
This week Martha Smith joins the Good Growing team to talk all about landscape design. Martha is a horticulture educator with University of Illinois Extension and has previous experience as a landscape designer. During this episode the group talks about:
What's blooming in their yards What does Martha recommend for new gardeners as they start designing their yard Where can homeowner look to get information on plants before going to the garden center What to do with a soggy part of the yard Addressing the Murder Wasp question Dealing with spring weeds in the strawberry patch And should we be spraying our apple trees right now?
Rain Garden resources ILLINOIS NATIVE PLANTS FOR THE HOME LANDSCAPE https://iiseagrant.org/publications/illinois-native-plants-for-the-home-landscape/ RAIN GARDEN- A NATIVE PLANTING GUIDE FOR RAIN GARDEN BEDS https://iiseagrant.org/publications/rain-garden-a-native-planting-guide-for-rain-garden-beds/ POLLINATOR GARDEN- NATIVE PLANTS FOR ATTRACTING POLLINATORS https://iiseagrant.org/publications/pollinator-garden-native-plants-for-attracting-pollinators/
Webinar recording from Purdue on their Rainscaping Program https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxwarSqe3Sc
The Red Oak Rain Garden https://redoakraingarden.org/
Contact the hosts: Chris Enroth cenroth@illinois.edu Katie Johnson kjohnso@illinois.edu Katie Parker keparkr2@illinois.edu
Upcoming Webinars Good Bugs in the Garden: May 13: Not all insects we find in our gardens are pests. In fact, most insects aren’t pests at all. Ken Johnson will explore the most common beneficial insects and ways to attract them to your garden. web.extension.illinois.edu/registratio…ionID=22204
Landscape Safety: May 20: There can be hazards to working in the yard and garden. Landscape work can involve dangerous and loud equipment, pesticides, and contact with plants and animals that may be harmful. Chris Enroth will provide safety tips everyone can use when working the yard, including hearing, eye, and sun protection; best practices for operating equipment; and using pesticides safely. web.extension.illinois.edu/registratio…ionID=22214
Mulching Options for the Garden: May 27: The use of mulch in flower and vegetable gardens has many benefits, such as weed prevention and soil moisture retention; however, with a dozen or more options, how do you choose one to use? Katie Parker will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of mulches available. web.extension.illinois.edu/registratio…ionID=22206
In this week's episode of the Good Growing podcast, horticulture Andrew Holsinger joins the gang to talk all about tomatoes. Tomato topics discussed:
Physiological leaf roll vs. herbicide injury Flower drop Cracking tomato skin Novelty tomatoes Staking tomatoes Growing tomatoes in containers Controlling tomato disease Blossom end rot Controlling stinkbugs on tomatoes
Contact the hosts: Chris Enroth cenroth@illinois.edu Ken Johnson kjohnso@illinois.edu Katie Parker keparkr2@illinois.edu
Accessible Edible Containers: May 6: Promoting local food can start in your backyard, patio, or even indoors. Learn to grow a variety of edibles in containers and use space efficiently. Andrew Holsinger will share some of the best cultivars for growing in containers. https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=22203
Good Bugs in the Garden: May 13: Not all insects we find in our gardens are pests. In fact, most insects aren’t pests at all. Ken Johnson will explore the most common beneficial insects and ways to attract them to your garden. https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=22204
Landscape Safety: May 20: There can be hazards to working in the yard and garden. Landscape work can involve dangerous and loud equipment, pesticides, and contact with plants and animals that may be harmful. Chris Enroth will provide safety tips everyone can use when working the yard, including hearing, eye, and sun protection; best practices for operating equipment; and using pesticides safely. https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=22214
Mulching Options for the Garden: May 27: The use of mulch in flower and vegetable gardens has many benefits, such as weed prevention and soil moisture retention; however, with a dozen or more options, how do you choose one to use? Katie Parker will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of mulches available. https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=22206
In today's episode of the Good Growing Podcast Michelle Berg Vogel joins Ken, Katie, and Chris to talk about growing your very own mushrooms at home. Plus tips for hunting the elusive morel mushroom. All this plus your home gardening questions answered.
On this episode we answer the following homeowner questions: 1. What to do about spider mite damage on Dwarf Alberta spruce 2. Can I still get seed online during the Coronavirus pandemic? 3. What can I do about voles in my yard? 4. What's the best thing to keep dollar spot from showing up in my lawn?
Join the Good Growing crew as they answer your insect questions. Ken, Katie, and Chris welcome special guest Kelly Allsup, horticulture educator with the University of Illinois Extension. Kelly's passion is insects and shares her knowledge with the podcast to answer your insect questions. Following are the questions we discuss in this episode:
- Brussels sprouts never get very big, what can they do get bigger sprouts.
- A high school greenhouse is seeing aphids, whiteflies, and gnats. How do they save their plants?
- How do I get rid of house centipedes? Do they bite?
- How do I get rid of giant spiders in the house!?
- How do you get rid of Japanese beetles
Links to follow Kelly online: Blog https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/flowers-fruits-and-frass Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MidIllinoisMasterGardener/
Resources mentioned during the episode: Guidelines for Purchasing and Using Commercial Natural Enemies and Biopesticides in North America https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in849 Relative Susceptibility of Woody Landscape Plants to Japanese Beetle https://webdoc.agsci.colostate.edu/bspm/JapaneseBeetle/Held2004.pdf
Email us your insect or any home gardening and landscaping questions: Chris cenroth@illinois.edu Ken kjohnso@illinois.edu Katie keparkr2@illinois.edu
Check out our blog chocked full of articles on home gardening, landscaping, conservation, and so much more! extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing
On this spring episode of the Good Growing podcast we answer questions we received from Illinois home gardeners. Ken Johnson, horticulture educator, and Katie Parker, local foods & small farms educator, join Chris to answer the following questions: 1. Dealing with squash bugs 2. What to do about landscape fabric and rock mulch 3. Can you garden where a house burned down? 4. Protecting apple trees from spring freezes.
Check out our blog chocked full of articles on home gardening, landscaping, conservation, and so much more! https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing
Email us your questions Chris cenroth@illinois.edu Ken kjohnso@illinois.edu Katie keparkr2@illinois.edu
Most people know few insects by name. One of the more popular, at least this time of year, is the woolly bear or woolly worm caterpillar. This caterpillar is the larval form of the Isabella Tiger Moth (Pyrrharctia Isabella). A white to orange to yellow moth that frequents lights at night in the midsummer. But is the woolly bear caterpillar able to predict how cold this winter will be? Or is this hogwash? Extension educator Chris Enroth lays to rest the myth of the woolly bear caterpillar.
Good Growing Blog https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing
Will compost tea save the world? Not according to current science. Science and the compost tea industry disagree on the effects of compost tea. Listen in as horticulture educator Chris Enroth saves you time, money, and electricity by keeping compost in the landscape. Leave the tea in the kitchen.
On this episode of the Good Growing Podcast, Extension educator Duane Friends pops by to chat about cover crops. Duane explains the importance of using cover crops, how they are a great tool for soil management, choosing cover crops, and more!
Got questions? Contact Duane friend@illinois.edu Contact Chris cenroth@illinois.edu
Check out Chris' blog post on cover crops https://web.extension.illinois.edu/hkmw/eb382/entry_13816/
On this episode of the Good Growing podcast, Chris shares his recent experience with a mouse in his house. He gives tips and tricks for dealing with these unwanted guests in the middle of winter. Check out Illinois Extension's website Living with Wildlife https://extension.illinois.edu/wildlife/
In part two of this two-part episode, Chris chats with University of Illinois Extension horticulture educators Andrew Holsinger and Ryan Pankau about storm damaged trees. Ryan shares his experiences as an arborist cleaning up after storms, how to make your trees more resilient to storms, and his recommended trees to plant that can resist wind damage. Plus, Ryan answers several of Chris and Andrew's questions.
Check out Part One of this episode where we dive into what to do when we emerge from our shelters following a storm and how tips for hiring a certified arborist. https://bit.ly/2CdwCPV
Email Chris cenroth@illinois.edu Email Ryan rcpankau@illinois.edu Email Andrew aholsing@illinois.edu
In part one of this two-part episode, Chris chats with University of Illinois Extension horticulture educators Andrew Holsinger and Ryan Pankau about storm damaged trees. Andrew tells about how nearby Taylorville, Illinois recently experienced a tornado. And Ryan gives us tips on what to look out for when we first emerge from our shelters and basements. Then Ryan gives tips on what to consider when hiring a certified arborist.
Check out Part Two of this episode where we dive into how we make our trees more resilient to storm damage and what trees are good and bad when it comes to resisting wind damage. (Scheduled air date Jan 3)
Email Chris cenroth@illinois.edu Email Ryan rcpankau@illinois.edu Email Andrew aholsing@illinois.edu
On this episode of the newly branded Good Growing podcast, Chris talks with Andrew Holsinger about pruning fruit trees like apples and peaches. Andrew tells us when and how to prune, plus answers to your pruning questions.
Check out Andrew's webinar on growing your own backyard tree fruit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yozx6OaTPxE
Chris chats with horticulture educator Kelly Allsup about beneficial insects. They talk about Kelly's start in horticulture and how that led her to insects. The two then dive into how to attract beneficial insects, what plants work best, and what is Kelly's favorite beneficial insect. Plus your insect questions.
I sit down and chat with Extension Energy & Environmental Stewardship Educator Duane Friend on interpreting soil test results and what are the important takeaways when reading a soil test. Also, we talk about how Duane got involved working in the field of natural resources and some research he's doing on cover crops.
Link to soil test result we refer to during the podcast https://web.extension.illinois.edu/hkmw/downloads/75048.pdf
Link to soil labs found throughout Illinois https://extension.illinois.edu/soiltest/
Watch my video on how to collect a soil sample https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1G1tso_N40&feature=youtu.be
Join Chris as he welcomes University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Richard Hentschel to the podcast. Together they discuss Richard's background in the green industry and important fall lawn care topics. Plus your lawn care questions!
Extension Horticulture Educator, Ken Johnson, sits down with Chris to talk everyones favorite bug to hate, the Japanese beetle.