{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Good Growing","title":"Ep. 233 Deck the halls with holly: Growing and enjoying Ilex spp. | #GoodGrowing","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3708,"description":"Holly isn’t just a festive decoration; it’s a plant with a rich history that can be incorporated into almost any garden. Check out this week’s Good Growing Podcast, as we explore the fascinating world of holly (Ilex spp.), from its cultural significance in ancient traditions to its role in modern landscapes. Learn about different species, tips for planting and care, how to ensure those iconic red berries appear, and even some surprising uses for holly. Whether you’re decking the halls or planning your garden, this episode has everything you need to know about this holiday favorite.\n \n \nWatch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ymwu5eIsyaw\n \nSkip to what you want to know:  \n  00:37 - Welcome, Ken. Talking holly this week.\n  01:47 – Holly mythology\n  05:10 - General growing conditions and care of holly\n  07:47 - Holly are dioecious, what does that mean? How does that affect pollination and fruit production?\n  13:21 – Pruning hollies\n  16:19 – Holly species (some)\n    17:28 - Ilex glabra – Inkberry\n    22:26 - Ilex crenata - Japanese holly\n    26:06 - Ilex decidua – Possumhaw\n    28:07 - Ilex verticilata – Winterberry\n    31:39 - Ilex x meserve - Blue holly\n    35:05 - Ilex aquifolium - English holly\n    36:58 - Ilex opaca - American holly\n    41:00 - Ilex cornuta - Chinese holly\n      42:56 – ‘Nellie Stevens’\n      45:59 – Ilex cornuta ‘Burford’\n  47:17 – Holly and wildlife\n  50:11 – Tea made from holly and a taste test\n  58:09 – Holly and deer and rabbits\n  59:06 - Wrap-up, what’s up next week, and goodbye!\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 -...","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}