Good Growing

On this week's Good Growing podcast the crew chats about the upcoming Brood X emergence and why Ken is sad we don't live within their range. But we do talk about the best ways to eat cicadas plus who shouldn't eat cicadas. What should people expect who live within the Brood X range and how to protect young trees from cicada damage. All this and much more!

Check out the Cicada Mania webpage https://www.cicadamania.com/
The Ohio State University's article on cicadas https://bygl.osu.edu/node/1759

Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/6Y0utDdt3mY
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Any products mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion of these products.

Show Notes

On this week's Good Growing podcast the crew chats about the upcoming Brood X emergence and why Ken is sad we don't live within their range. But we do talk about the best ways to eat cicadas plus who shouldn't eat cicadas. What should people expect who live within the Brood X range and how to protect young trees from cicada damage. All this and much more! Check out the Cicada Mania webpage https://www.cicadamania.com/ The Ohio State University's article on cicadas https://bygl.osu.edu/node/1759 Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/6Y0utDdt3mY ___ Any products mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion of these products.

Creators and Guests

Host
Chris Enroth
University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator serving Henderson, Knox, McDonough, and Warren Counties
Host
Ken Johnson
University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator serving Calhoun, Cass, Greene, Morgan, and Scott Counties

What is Good Growing?

The Good Growing Podcast from University of Illinois Extension helps gardeners grow with confidence. Each episode features research-based advice, practical gardening tips, and engaging conversations on plants, landscapes, ecology, and seasonal garden challenges. Whether you're a beginner gardener or a seasoned plant enthusiast, Good Growing offers timely information to help you create healthier, more successful gardens and landscapes.