# #goodgrowing (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover #goodgrowing. Page: Feed: --- ## [Ep. 261 Horticultural rules of thumb | #GoodGrowing](https://youtu.be/1Wap-lCNC-4) _2026-08-14 · Chris Enroth · Good Growing_ This week’s Good Growing Podcast explores some common horticultural “rules of thumb” that might make garden and landscape care easier and more successful. Learn about the origins, benefits, and limitations of common guidelines. Many of the guides we discuss are frequently used on the Good Growing Podcast or in Extension programs, so if you have ever scratched your head after hearing an odd phrase… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/d2feaf9b/9caa28be.mp3) ## [Ep. 260 Managing Stormwater with Rain Gardens | #GoodGrowing](https://share.transistor.fm/s/376885b2) _2026-08-07 · Chris Enroth · Good Growing_ Rain gardens are one of the most effective tools homeowners can use to manage stormwater, reduce runoff, and add beauty to the landscape. In this episode of the Good Growing Podcast, Chris, Emily, and Ken explore how rain gardens work, why they matter, and how they can help keep excess water out of storm sewers and local waterways. Plus, hear about upcoming rain garden educational programs and… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/376885b2/a62046c8.mp3) ## [Ep. 259 Summertime garden Q&A | #GoodGrowing](https://share.transistor.fm/s/a7bfa4bc) _2026-07-31 · Chris Enroth · Good Growing_ Summer is in full swing, and with the heat comes plenty of garden and lawn questions! Join us as we tackle some of the most common summertime issues, including crabgrass taking over lawns, brown patches of turf, cracked tomatoes, swarms of beetles, and more! Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/x-5ENejfrTE Skip to what you want to know: 01:10 – What to do about crabgrass in lawns? 06:33 – Lawn is… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/a7bfa4bc/95620da8.mp3) ## [Gardenbite: Color Theory in the Garden | #GoodGrowing](https://share.transistor.fm/s/3f2b58f1) _2026-07-24 · Chris Enroth · Good Growing_ Take your landscape from random to remarkable. In this Gardenbite episode, Illinois Extension horticulture educator Emily Swihart explores how color theory can help you create a more cohesive, attractive, and intentional garden. Learn the difference between analogous color schemes that create calm, harmonious plantings and complementary color combinations that deliver bold contrast and visual… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/3f2b58f1/6ecd550f.mp3) ## [Gardenbite: Containing the Uncontainable: Managing Bamboo | #GoodGrowing](https://share.transistor.fm/s/0165aaf3) _2026-07-17 · Chris Enroth · Good Growing_ How far can running bamboo run? Bamboo may look exotic and tropical, but did you know some species can thrive right here in Illinois? In this Gardenbite episode, Chris Enroth dives into the fascinating—and sometimes frustrating—world of bamboo. From Illinois' own native giant cane to the notorious running bamboo that has sparked neighbor disputes and landscaping headaches, learn what makes these… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/0165aaf3/2699801f.mp3) ## [Gardenbite: Weird looking coneflower flowers: Aster yellows and rosette mites | #GoodGrowing](https://share.transistor.fm/s/2a615163) _2026-07-10 · Chris Enroth · Good Growing_ Coneflowers are beloved native plants, but sometimes you may end up with strange-looking flowers. Check out this week's Good Growing Podcast to learn about two common causes of distorted coneflower blooms: aster yellows and coneflower rosette mites. Learn how to recognize the symptoms of each, understand how they affect your plants, and discover management strategies to help keep your garden… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/2a615163/1d954e83.mp3) ## [Ep. 258 Gardens of the Founding Fathers |#GoodGrowing](https://share.transistor.fm/s/8cead4ec) _2026-07-03 · Chris Enroth · Good Growing_ As Americans prepare to celebrate the July 4 th weekend, Good Growing takes a look at the Founding Fathers as gardeners. In this episode, we explore the lesser-known side of our nation’s founders. In addition to being authors and signers of the Declaration of Independence and political leaders, many were lifelong, passionate gardeners, especially Thomas Jefferson. Listen to learn more about how… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/8cead4ec/c3a39033.mp3) ## [Ep. 257 Design principles and plants for edible landscapes | #GoodGrowing](https://share.transistor.fm/s/7b0e7c05) _2026-06-26 · Chris Enroth · Good Growing_ In this episode of the Good Growing podcast, we explore the concept of edible landscaping, where ornamental plants double as food sources. Emily, Ken, and Chris will discuss how to design a landscape that combines aesthetic appeal with edible function . Learn the core principles of edible landscape design, including plant selection, diversity, seasonality, and incorporating perennials alongside… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/7b0e7c05/2ee06e36.mp3) ## [Ep. 256 From mild to wild: Exploring hot peppers | #GoodGrowing](https://share.transistor.fm/s/0068e6b0) _2026-06-18 · Chris Enroth · Good Growing_ Love them or fear them, hot peppers bring the heat to gardens and kitchens alike. Join us as we dive into the spicy world of peppers with Dr. Jack McCoy. Learn about what makes peppers hot, why some people love to eat them, how to grow them, ways to use your harvest, and more! Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/llkA3W2adiY Skip to what you want to know: 00:28 – Welcome. Do we like to eat hot… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/0068e6b0/896fb866.mp3) ## [One OS for your AI workforce (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/oYXFXkVZD6eh) _2026-06-18 · **Sponsored**_ Build, direct, and supervise an AI workforce from a single operating workspace. ## [Ep. 255 Big bluestem in the garden | #GoodGrowing](https://share.transistor.fm/s/d3636d52) _2026-06-12 · Chris Enroth · Good Growing_ Big bluestem is one of the iconic grasses of the tallgrass prairie, and it's having a moment as this year's Perennial Plant of the Year! Check out this week's Good Growing Podcast as we explore what makes this native grass so special, from how to identify it, to where it grows, and how it supports wildlife. Plus, we dig into the 'Blackhawks' cultivar, discuss how to use big bluestem in your… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/d3636d52/8d63954d.mp3)