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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

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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

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Chris Enroth: [email protected]

Ken Johnson: [email protected]

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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.

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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