{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Good Growing","title":"Ep. 201 Chamomile: Discover 2025's herb of the year | #GoodGrowing","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1955,"description":"Join horticulture educators Chris Enroth and Ken Johnson from the University of Illinois Extension as they delve into the fascinating world of chamomile, the 2025 Herb of the Year. In this episode, Chris and Ken discuss the different types of chamomile, including Roman and German chamomile, and their unique characteristics. Learn about the benefits of chamomile, from its use in herbal teas to its role in beauty products and even baby diapers. Discover the best practices for growing, harvesting, and using chamomile in your garden and home. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just curious about this versatile herb, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical tips. Tune in to explore the wonders of chamomile and how it can enhance your garden and lifestyle.\nWatch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDqLJBDEogw\nSkip to what you want to know:\n00:30 Hey Ken! Do you like to drink tea?\n00:59 Herb of the year - Chamomile. Have we tried chamomile tea?\n02:18 What is the proper way to pronounce \"chamomile\"?\n03:22 The different species of chamomile, look-a-likes, and chamomile adjacent.\n   07:24    Pineapple weed\n   08:37    Stinking Chamomile\n   09:35    Dyer's Chamomile\n10:53 The economics of chamomile\n12:30 How is chamomile harvested commercially (past and present)\n15:33 Recommended varieties of German chamomile\n18:17 What is Roman chamomile used for?\n19:45 Growing German chamomile\n22:54 Recommended growing conditions for German chamomile\n24:37 Harvesting German chamomile flowers\n25:59 Chamomile is also attractive to pollinators\n26:42 Drying and steeping times\n30:38 Thanks yous and coming up next week\nContact us! \nChris Enroth: cenroth@illinois.edu\nKen Johnson: kjohnso@illinois.edu \nCheck out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowing\nSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribe\nAny products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/R8M4jy-2EktViSJpDBxEJL2IulcAlRJg8ktxlDJM3UA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQzNDE1LzE2ODk3/OTA0NTktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}