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Gardenbite: The life and bites of buffalo gnats | #GoodGrowing
It’s late spring, which means buffalo gnats are back and biting. This week on the Good Growing Podcast, we take a look at buffalo gnats, where they live, their lifecycle, what you can do to avoid their bites, and more! Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/i0Hq-hZ6fFU Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribe Any products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies. Barnyard Bash: freesfx.co.uk --You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Tunein - https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl - https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes - https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy - https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox - https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us
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Ep. 211 Gardening Tips for Spring: Hardening Off Plants and Managing Pests | #GoodGrowing
Join Chris Enroth and Ken Johnson, horticulture educators with University of Illinois Extension, as they dive into the most pressing spring gardening questions. From getting seedlings ready for the great outdoors to how to water those newly planted Arbor Day trees and more, we've got some timely tips for the spring garden.Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/ymjesr8Z24ESkip to what you want to know:00:56 Hey Ken!01:29 How do I prepare my seedlings for planting outside? What does it mean to harden them off?03:48 What if the garden isn't ready for planting, but our plants are outgrowing their pots?06:20 How do I water my newly planted trees from Arbor Day? Specifically, Canadian hemlock.10:45 Small caterpillars are eating all the needles off my Mugo pine! What are they, and how do I stop them?14:31 Why are my blackberries dying back? It seems like the frost keeps killing them.21:02 What do you do about a bumblebee nest near your front door?24:03 Xerces Society moving bumblebee nest https://xerces.org/bumble-bees/nesting-overwintering 25:34 Illinois State Beekeepers Association https://www.ilsba.com/contact.html 25:58 Swarmed Website https://beeswarmed.org/ 26:30 The difference between a bumblebee and a yellow jacket wasp27:06 Rabbits are eating my arborvitae. What can I spray to stop them?31:07 So long and thank you!31:44 But wait, there's more! How do you tell the difference between a caterpillar and a sawfly?Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribeAny products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies.Barnyard Bash: freesfx.co.uk --You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Tunein - https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl - https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes - https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy - https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox - https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us
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Ep. 210 No Mow May: What is it and does it work in Illinois | #GoodGrowing
The calendar has turned to May, which means it’s time for No Mow May. No Mow May was started to help pollinators, but does No Mow May work well in Illinois? Check out this week’s Good Growing Podcast to learn more about what No Mow May is, whether or not it’s a good option for us in Illinois, other ways we can support pollinators, and more! Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3FWjduDGmGM Skip to what you want to know: 00:29 - Welcome, Ken. Where has spring gone? 03:06 - What is No Mow May? 06:57 - Some problems with No Mow May 13:44 - Dandelions, are they good for pollinators? 19:16 - What can we do to provide early-season resources for pollinators? 35:26- Wrap-up, thank yous, what’s up next week, and goodbye! Read more about it: Good Growing Blog - It’s almost May; is it time to stop mowing? Fitness costs and benefits of a non-native floral resource for subalpine solitary bees Amino Acid Content of Dandelion Pollen, a Honey Bee (Hymenoptera: Apidae) Nutritional EvaluationIllinois Pollinators website Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribe Any products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies. Barnyard Bash: freesfx.co.uk --You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Tunein - https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl - https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes - https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy - https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox - https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us
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Ep. 209 Vegetable gardening in small spaces | #GoodGrowing
From getting exercise to growing your own food to a sense of accomplishment, there are many benefits to having a vegetable garden. However, sometimes, we run into space restrictions and give up hope of having our own vegetable garden. But does that have to be the case? Tune in to this week’s Good Growing Podcast to learn about ways we can grow vegetables in small spaces, like cultivar selection, growing in pots, seasonal planting, and more! Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lVDite6vvGE Skip to what you want to know: 00:30 - Welcome, Ken. More plants for small spaces and our experiences with gardening in small spaces 03:18 - Happy Arbor Day 04:54 - Gardening in small spaces - selecting smaller plants 09:47 - Growing in containers 23:00 - Fruit plants for containers 28:10 - Using trellising to save space 34:30 - Growing in raised beds to save space 37:28 - Planting seasonally 40:03 - Incorporating food crops into landscaping (edible landscaping) 43:52 - Wrap-up, thank yous, what’s up next week, and goodbye! Pictures:Watermelon Cal Sweet Bush - All-American SelectionsPepper Pot-a-peno - All-America Selections Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribe Any products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies. Barnyard Bash: freesfx.co.uk --You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Tunein - https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl - https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes - https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy - https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox - https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us
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Ep. 208 IPM: Techniques, Tools, and Tips for a Healthier Garden | #GoodGrowing
Join Chris Enroth and Ken Johnson on the Good Growing podcast as they dive into the world of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). In this episode, they explore the foundational principles of IPM, including cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical controls. Learn how to identify and manage pests effectively while promoting a healthy and sustainable garden environment. Discover practical tips for scouting, diagnosing plant problems, and using pesticides responsibly. Plus, hear fascinating insights about lightning-resistant trees and the role of beneficial insects in your garden. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable information to help you master IPM and keep your garden thriving.Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/5hYQSQSRhaUSkip to what you want to know:00:36 Hey Ken!01:13 Can trees benefit from lightning strikes?05:40 Diving into and defining I.P.M. - Integrated Pest Management06:16 What is a pest? It all depends (mostly).11:17 Where do we begin our IPM strategy?20:12 The foundation of an IPM structure (system).21:13 Management techniques used in IPM (the pillars).21:35 How do you scout for IPM?23:50 Using good plant culture to avoid growing issues.29:33 Controlling pests mechanically/physically.34:29 Using other living things to help control plant pests.40:04 Can you buy beneficial insects to be released in a garden to help control pests?44:34 The fourth pillar of an IPM program - pesticides50:25 Synthetic vs. biorational (organic) pesticides57:42 Categorizing pesticides - contact vs. systemic1:04:20 How do we use pesticides to limit the impact on bees?How some tropical trees benefit from being struck by lightning: evidence for Dipteryx oleifera and other large-statured trees https://nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/nph.70062Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribeAny products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies.Barnyard Bash: freesfx.co.uk --You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Tunein - https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl - https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/ Listen notes - https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/ Ivy - https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902 Castbox - https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us
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