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Good Growing

Talking all things horticulture, ecology, and design.
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This week on the Good Growing podcast we learn about monarch butterfly science from a leading scientist in the field of monarch butterflies, Dr. Andy Davis from University of Georgia. We learn some hard truths and ask do the monarch butterflies really need to be saved?

Ep. 4 Beneficial Insects with Kelly Allsup

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...

Interpreting Soil Test Results with Duane Friend

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...

Lawn Care in the Fall

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!

Guest Ken Johnson talks Japanese Beetles

Extension Horticulture Educator, Ken Johnson, sits down with Chris to talk everyones favorite bug to hate, the Japanese beetle.