{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Good Growing","title":"Ep. 235 Evergreen Extravaganza: From pines to cedars and beyond | #GoodGrowing","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2702,"description":"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.\nWatch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5y6VlnF24go\n \nSkip to what you want to know:  \n  00:34 – Welcome. Talking evergreens and episode 300!\n  03:02 – Definition time: evergreen, conifer, deciduous conifer, etc.\n  06:51 – What is the benefit of retaining leaves (being evergreen)?\n  08:59 – Common evergreens in Illinois landscapes\n    09:17 – Pines\n    10:52 – Spruce and fir trees\n      14:58 – Unusual fir Christmas tree problems no scent and weak limbs\n      17:26 – Is a Douglas-fir a true fir tree?\n    19:15 – When a pinecone isn't a pinecone, differentiating conifer cones\n    21:10 – Cypress family - bald cypress, arborvitae, eastern red cedar\n    25:38 – Holly\n    26:50 – Yew\n  30:45 – Planting evergreens\n  36:02 – Christmas trees as fire hazards\n  38:26 – Christmas trees after the holidays\n  41:46 – Scientific names\n  43:27 – Wrap-up, what’s up next week, and goodbye!\n\n \nMore information:\nIs It Pine, Spruce, or Fir? - https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-80\n \n \nContact us! \nChris Enroth: cenroth@illinois.edu\nKen Johnson: kjohnso@illinois.edu\n \n \nCheck out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowing\nSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribe\n \nAny products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies.\n \n \nBarnyard Bash: freesfx.co.uk\n \n--\nYou can find us on most podcast platforms.  \niTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377     \nTunein - https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/  \nSpotify -...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/xc4SReNXKRjN_Y7N9jxy35n4ic5x1A4QozuI4WJcAVA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82OTg0/ZDFmZjg4NWEzNmQ4/YjJlYjliNTgyODAw/N2I3Zi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}