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• Ep 228 Should they stay or should they go: What should we do with fallen leaves? | #GoodGrowing

  The arrival of fall means vibrant colors and a whole lot of leaves on the ground. So, what should we do with all those leaves? Check out this week’s Good Growing Podcast as we discuss whether or not we should remove leaves from our landscapes, and if we do, what can we do with them?  Watch us on YouTube Skip to what you want to know:    00:38 - Are leaves starting to drop near us?  02:10 – Fall color update  03:53 - Should we remove our leaves or leave the leaves? Impacts on insects.   13:15 - Recommendations for fall leaves and helping insects  15:29 - What can be done with leaves?   28:42 - How do we use leaves in our landscapes?  36:18 - Wrap-up, what’s up next week, and goodbye! Read more about it:  Removing autumn leaves in residential yards reduces the spring emergence of overwintering insects  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. 227 Stink Bugs, Lady Beetles & Boxelder Invasions: Fall’s Uninvited Houseguests | #GoodGrowing

  As temperatures drop and daylight shortens, many insects begin their annual migration—straight into our homes. In this episode, horticulture educators Chris Enroth and Ken Johnson explore the biology and behavior of three common fall invaders: the brown marmorated stink bug, the multicolored Asian lady beetle, and the boxelder bug.Learn how these insects respond to seasonal changes, why they choose our homes for overwintering, and how to identify them accurately. The hosts also discuss the ecological impact of invasive species, like the stink bug and Asian lady beetle, and share practical, research-based strategies for keeping these pests out of your living space.Skip to what you want to know:00:43 Hey, Ken! It rained, but it is still dry.03:59 Now is the time of year when certain insects take refuge in our homes.04:42 Brown Marmorated Stink Bug14:17 Multi-colored Asian lady beetle22:30 Boxelder Bug27:05 Keeping fall-invading insects out of your home.29:07 Exclusion32:34 Do insecticides work to keep them out?34:40 How to handle them when they get inside38:15 Thank yous and coming up next weekRead More:Fall House Guests - https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2019-10-01-fall-house-guestsLadybugs everywhere: Preventing and managing multicolored Asian lady beetles - https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2024-11-01-ladybugs-everywhere-preventing-and-managing-multicolored-asian-ladyPictures:Gerald J. Lenhard, Louisiana State University, Bugwood.orgJoseph Berger, Bugwood.orgBill Ree, Texas A&M University, Bugwood.orgWilliam M. Ciesla, Forest Health Management International, Bugwood.orgSusan Ellis, Bugwood.orgGyorgy Csoka, Hungary Forest Research Institute, Bugwood.orgRob Routledge, Sault College, Bugwood.orgKristie Graham, USDA ARS, Bugwood.orgJack Rabin, Rutgers NJ Agric. Expt. Station, Bugwood.orgGerald Holmes, Strawberry Center, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Bugwood.orgContact 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. 226 Spotted lanternfly in Illinois: Where it is and what to look for | #GoodGrowing

  Have you heard about the spotted lanternfly and wondered where it is in Illinois? Check out this week’s Good Growing Podcast as we talk with Kelly Estes, State Agricultural Pest Survey Coordinator, about the arrival of this invasive insect. Learn about how spotted lanternfly got here and where it’s been found, what it looks like, where to look for it, how to report it, and more!  Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q9YSSOuSkfY Skip to what you want to know:    01:35 - Welcome, Kelly Estes! What is your role with University of Illinois?  05:06 - What is spotted lanternfly? Why should we be concerned?  06:18 - How did spotted lanternfly get here?  07:17 - Is spotted lanternfly present in Illinois?   08:39 - Is there any type of quarantine set up for spotted lanternfly?  10:03 - The spread of spotted lanternfly.  11:46 - If we live somewhere with spotted lanternfly, what should we expect?  13:39 - Spotted lanternfly life cycle and identification.  19:20 - If we don't live in an area with spotted lanternfly, where should we be looking for them?  20:28 - Should we kill tree of heaven or leave some to scout for spotted lanternfly?  22:37 - If I see a spotted lanternfly, what should I do?  28:11 - Squashing spotted lanternfly, sticky traps, and spotted lanternfly awareness.    32:20 – Raining honeydew and other nuisance problems  37:31- Wrap-up, thank yous, what’s up next week, and goodbye!Read more about it:  Report sightings of spotted lanternfly in Illinois to [email protected] Spotted Lanternfly Homeowner’s GuideSpotted Lanternfly Summit  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. 225 Stormwater Solutions for Homeowners & Communities | #GoodGrowing

  In this episode of the Good Growing podcast, hosts Chris Enroth and Ken Johnson are joined by Colleen Reuter, Environmental Compliance professional at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, to explore the world of green infrastructure and stormwater management.From rain gardens and rain barrels to depaving driveways and even the surprising role of beavers in flood control, this episode dives into practical, research-based strategies that homeowners and communities can use to reduce erosion, manage runoff, and improve water quality.We also preview the upcoming Illinois Green Infrastructure and Erosion Control Conference, a free, public event packed with expert speakers, hands-on solutions, and professional development opportunities.Conference Info: October 28 at the iHotel in Champaign, IL Register at: ccstormwater.org Registration deadline: October 14 Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OpiuAlNO1As Skip to what you want to know:00:43 Hey Ken! It rained...a little.02:18 Welcome Colleen Ruhter!03:05 Who are the partners for the Green Infrastructure and erosion control conference, and what is green infrastructure?04:38 Why is managing stormwater important?06:44 How does an impervious surface affect stormwater runoff?11:25 What is depaving, and why is it a good idea for people to depave their landscape?16:10 How do rain gardens help manage stormwater?19:52 Are rain barrels effective when dealing with typical amounts of stormwater runoff?23:37 Why are fall leaves a problem with stormwater management?25:09 Is it useful for communities to work together to reduce pollution in the stormwater system?29:03 Separating combined storm sewer and sanitary sewer systems.32:01 Are there any good examples of communities that have incorporated green infrastructure into their stormwater system?32:56 One of the conference topics is going to be about beavers. Are beavers considered a good stormwater management tool? 35:10 Where can people go to learn more about the conference and about stormwater management?37:57 Thank you and coming up next week.Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribeAny products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies.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. 224 Fall gardening questions answered | #GoodGrowing

  Even though it’s been dry, that hasn’t stopped the garden questions from coming in. Check out this week’s Good Growing Podcast as we answer some of your questions, as well as some of the most common gardening questions on the internet! From watering lawns and planting bulbs and perennials to dealing with ants, black spots on maple leaves, and more! Plus, we celebrate National Houseplant Week and pawpaws. Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FI0D5Z2mfYQ  Skip to what you want to know:    01:17 – It's still dry outside and National House Plant Week  04:05 - Getting houseplants ready to bring back indoors   05:39 - Pawpaws are ripening!  11:09 - Lightning round: questions from the internet and you    12:14 – How do I keep ants out of my yard?    13:36 – What are the black spots on my maple leaves?    14:36 – Can I still plant perennials and trees in the fall?    15:23 – Is it too late to sow fall vegetables?     16:44 – Should I cut back my perennials now?     17:58 – My annuals look bad right now. What should I do?     19:00 – Can I collect seeds now for next year?     20:28 – How often should I water my lawn in the fall?    21:57 – Is now a good time to aerate and fertilize my lawn?     23:09 – Should I treat crabgrass right now?     24:56 – Is it time to plant spring bulbs?     26:30 - Should I test my soil in the fall?   27:51 - Wrap-up, thank yous, what's up next week, and goodbye!  Monstera: From the rainforest to must-have houseplant: https://youtu.be/3xyQlbH-7wsGrowing Pawpaws in Illinois with Doug Gucker: https://youtu.be/m_cCkGqjp80Illinois Extension Soil Testing website: https://extension.illinois.edu/soil/soil-testing  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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