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Ep. 235 Evergreen Extravaganza: From pines to cedars and beyond | #GoodGrowing
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From pines and spruces to firs and cedars, evergreens are an important part of many landscapes in Illinois. Join us as we explore what makes these plants unique, how they thrive in tough conditions, and why they’re holiday favorites. Plus, we share some tips for caring for evergreens, choosing the right species for your landscape, and creative ways to repurpose your Christmas tree.
Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5y6VlnF24go
Skip to what you want to know:
00:34 – Welcome. Talking evergreens and episode 300!
03:02 – Definition time: evergreen, conifer, deciduous conifer, etc.
06:51 – What is the benefit of retaining leaves (being evergreen)?
08:59 – Common evergreens in Illinois landscapes
09:17 – Pines
10:52 – Spruce and fir trees
14:58 – Unusual fir Christmas tree problems no scent and weak limbs
17:26 – Is a Douglas-fir a true fir tree?
19:15 – When a pinecone isn't a pinecone, differentiating conifer cones
21:10 – Cypress family - bald cypress, arborvitae, eastern red cedar
25:38 – Holly
26:50 – Yew
30:45 – Planting evergreens
36:02 – Christmas trees as fire hazards
38:26 – Christmas trees after the holidays
41:46 – Scientific names
43:27 – Wrap-up, what’s up next week, and goodbye!
More information:
Is It Pine, Spruce, or Fir? - https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-80
Contact us!
Chris Enroth: [email protected]
Ken Johnson: [email protected]
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.
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300 episodes
Manage episode 525071411 series 3507783
From pines and spruces to firs and cedars, evergreens are an important part of many landscapes in Illinois. Join us as we explore what makes these plants unique, how they thrive in tough conditions, and why they’re holiday favorites. Plus, we share some tips for caring for evergreens, choosing the right species for your landscape, and creative ways to repurpose your Christmas tree.
Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5y6VlnF24go
Skip to what you want to know:
00:34 – Welcome. Talking evergreens and episode 300!
03:02 – Definition time: evergreen, conifer, deciduous conifer, etc.
06:51 – What is the benefit of retaining leaves (being evergreen)?
08:59 – Common evergreens in Illinois landscapes
09:17 – Pines
10:52 – Spruce and fir trees
14:58 – Unusual fir Christmas tree problems no scent and weak limbs
17:26 – Is a Douglas-fir a true fir tree?
19:15 – When a pinecone isn't a pinecone, differentiating conifer cones
21:10 – Cypress family - bald cypress, arborvitae, eastern red cedar
25:38 – Holly
26:50 – Yew
30:45 – Planting evergreens
36:02 – Christmas trees as fire hazards
38:26 – Christmas trees after the holidays
41:46 – Scientific names
43:27 – Wrap-up, what’s up next week, and goodbye!
More information:
Is It Pine, Spruce, or Fir? - https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-80
Contact us!
Chris Enroth: [email protected]
Ken Johnson: [email protected]
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.
Barnyard Bash: freesfx.co.uk
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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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