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Learn all about gardening in Illinois! The Illinois Extension Horticulture UA-cam channel is home to the Four Seasons Gardening Series, Good Growing, and gardening how-to videos.
Four Seasons is a seasonal series of gardening topics offered virtually throughout the state of Illinois. Members of the University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Team collaborate to offer a variety of expertise to this series. Each session is recorded live and then uploaded here in order to offer this program to others. Please be aware that the recommendations in this series are specific to Illinois and may not apply to other gardening zones.
Good Growing is a weekly video podcast hosted by horticulture educators Chris Enroth and Ken Johnson. Each week the duo tackles gardening topics, answers viewer questions, or interviews experts in the horticultural field.
Four Seasons is a seasonal series of gardening topics offered virtually throughout the state of Illinois. Members of the University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Team collaborate to offer a variety of expertise to this series. Each session is recorded live and then uploaded here in order to offer this program to others. Please be aware that the recommendations in this series are specific to Illinois and may not apply to other gardening zones.
Good Growing is a weekly video podcast hosted by horticulture educators Chris Enroth and Ken Johnson. Each week the duo tackles gardening topics, answers viewer questions, or interviews experts in the horticultural field.
Gardenbite - Going Nuts Over Chestnuts: History, Growing Tips, and Culinary Uses | #GoodGrowing
Welcome to the Good Growing podcast! In this special gardenbite episode, horticulture educator Chris Enroth from the University of Illinois Extension revisits a fascinating 2021 webinar where the team delved into the world of tree nuts. This episode focuses on the beloved chestnut, featuring insights from horticulture educator Ken Johnson.
Highlights:
History and Significance: Discover the rich history of the American chestnut, once a keystone species in the eastern United States, and learn about its tragic downfall due to the chestnut blight.
Chestnut Varieties: Explore different types of chestnuts, including American, Chinese, Japanese, and European chestnuts, and understand their unique characteristics and uses.
Growing Chestnuts: Gain practical tips on how to grow chestnuts, including site selection, soil requirements, and pollination needs.
Pest and Disease Management: Learn about common pests and diseases that affect chestnuts, such as chestnut weevils and phytophthora root rot, and how to manage them effectively.
Harvesting and Storing: Get expert advice on the best practices for harvesting and storing chestnuts to maintain their quality and flavor.
Culinary Uses: Find out how to prepare and enjoy chestnuts, from roasting them over an open fire to incorporating them into various recipes.
Restoration Efforts: Hear about the ongoing efforts to restore the American chestnut through traditional breeding and transgenic approaches.
Join us for an informative and engaging episode that will deepen your appreciation for chestnuts and their role in our ecosystems and culinary traditions.
01:16 Chestnuts - What are they?
02:36 Chestnut vs. horse chestnut
03:30 The different species of chestnuts
04:20 The history of the American chestnut.
06:34 The arrival of Chestnut blight
08:28 Chestnut growing recommendations
11:04 Chestnut cultivars
11:43 Chestnut pollination
13:29 Chestnut pests (insects)
16:11 Chestnut pests (critters)
17:41 Chestnut diseases
19:03 Harvest and storing chestnuts
21:21 How to eat chestnuts
23:08 Bringing back the American Chestnut
25:32 So long until next year!
Watch the entire Going Nuts Over Tree Nuts webinar where we also discuss walnuts, pecans, and hazelnuts. ua-cam.com/video/vd1ix1H3bco/v-deo.html
Contact us!
Chris Enroth: cenroth@illinois.edu
Ken Johnson: kjohnso@illinois.edu
Check out the Good Growing Blog: go.illinois.edu/goodgrowing
Subscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: 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.
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Highlights:
History and Significance: Discover the rich history of the American chestnut, once a keystone species in the eastern United States, and learn about its tragic downfall due to the chestnut blight.
Chestnut Varieties: Explore different types of chestnuts, including American, Chinese, Japanese, and European chestnuts, and understand their unique characteristics and uses.
Growing Chestnuts: Gain practical tips on how to grow chestnuts, including site selection, soil requirements, and pollination needs.
Pest and Disease Management: Learn about common pests and diseases that affect chestnuts, such as chestnut weevils and phytophthora root rot, and how to manage them effectively.
Harvesting and Storing: Get expert advice on the best practices for harvesting and storing chestnuts to maintain their quality and flavor.
Culinary Uses: Find out how to prepare and enjoy chestnuts, from roasting them over an open fire to incorporating them into various recipes.
Restoration Efforts: Hear about the ongoing efforts to restore the American chestnut through traditional breeding and transgenic approaches.
Join us for an informative and engaging episode that will deepen your appreciation for chestnuts and their role in our ecosystems and culinary traditions.
01:16 Chestnuts - What are they?
02:36 Chestnut vs. horse chestnut
03:30 The different species of chestnuts
04:20 The history of the American chestnut.
06:34 The arrival of Chestnut blight
08:28 Chestnut growing recommendations
11:04 Chestnut cultivars
11:43 Chestnut pollination
13:29 Chestnut pests (insects)
16:11 Chestnut pests (critters)
17:41 Chestnut diseases
19:03 Harvest and storing chestnuts
21:21 How to eat chestnuts
23:08 Bringing back the American Chestnut
25:32 So long until next year!
Watch the entire Going Nuts Over Tree Nuts webinar where we also discuss walnuts, pecans, and hazelnuts. ua-cam.com/video/vd1ix1H3bco/v-deo.html
Contact us!
Chris Enroth: cenroth@illinois.edu
Ken Johnson: kjohnso@illinois.edu
Check out the Good Growing Blog: go.illinois.edu/goodgrowing
Subscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: 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 - podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377
Tunein - tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/
Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR
Vurbl - vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/
Listen notes - www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/
Ivy - ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902
Castbox - castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us
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Emily you are not weird! I love Robin Wall Kimmerer’s books as well. You might also like the Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth by Zoe Schlanger. This book delves into the findings many bontanists are now acknowledging with similar understanding to what you find so fascinating from Kimmerer and indigenous cultures. It is a fascinating read.
Noble fir .nordmand fir .fraser fir and lodge pole pine .I grew them all successful in Ireland.we now buy some in from other growers but .not enough young farmers doing it in Ireland so I can see a shortage in next few years .probably be enough for Irish market but the uk market will experience a shortage as the numbers available won’t be enough for the demand.and the Irish grown trees are way superior to the firs grew in Denmark that also hit the uk market.
Great story, very seasonal. Is it recognized as being influenced by global warming? WJS
Merry Christmas!
Thanks for promoting chestnuts. We have six chestnut trees. Very good tasting nuts. mid-Missouri
In areas where these will grow people use them in their gardens for seasonal color . Not only America the elite nation 😂.
Super boring video. Spice this thing up
Love marbled red w white streaks pair with white “petite” double blooms.
Oh my God never use vegetable shortening🙄Use beef tallow
Thanks for the tip. I've been hunting around for information on fats to use in suet recently. It seems like a hotly debated topic in birding groups ranging from bird diet to the insulation loss of feathers when coated with suet fats. There does not seem to be much research to back up most statements though. I found an article from 1974 showing matted feathers from beef suet on woodpeckers when the suet was left out in spring and summer. It seems regardless of fat type, warm weather and suet may lead to problems for birds. Even though both beef tallow and vegetable shortening have a similar melting point, because shortening is a bit more tacky even in the cold, it may be wise to avoid it, especially in milder winter climates. Climates where winter temperatures remain below freezing may have better luck with shortening. Many reputable birding sites (Audubon and Cornell) continue to have suet recipes that include shortening while warning of the dangers of suet melting and turning rancid during warm weather. If you have any research articles that can help clear up some of the debate, feel free to share them.
Pumpkin - I have grown a big variety of garden pumpkins and truly enjoy watching them grow. I love the pumpkin and the fact pumpkins are loaded with - good for you- betacarotene. I cherish pumpkin v/s apple.
Great idea, loved this podcast!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
Dare I say: thanks for the homework?
You're welcome. There will be a test later :)
This was such a great video. I have added so many books to my list and to my Bookshop cart for gifting. Thanks! And thanks to whoever spent so much time doing the timestamps.
You're welcome! Happy reading!
You guys should include more "in the field" type of videos.
Thanks, I was trying out my 13-year-old camera guy. We may produce more of these in the future.
@@IllinoisExtensionHorticulture Agree with this would be awesome to add this type of content. Kudos to camera guy for capturing this footage 😀
Great video! I had no idea that honeysuckle is considered invasive. Is it something you would normally want to get rid of? I don't have any in my yard, but it always looks nice when I see it around. Thanks for the helpful tips!
Yes, namely the non-native bush honeysuckle group of species and vining Japanese honeysuckle species has become very aggressive in Illinois. When possible it would be good to remove these to allow room for native species. It can be common for woodland understory in Western Illinois to become overrun with bush honeysuckle choking out most other plant species. We do have a native honeysuckle Lonicera reticulata. It can be quite lovely in the right setting. Here is a short article on this particular species extension.illinois.edu/blogs/naturalist-notebook/2020-06-03-honeysuckle-1 Also there are some ornamental vining trumpet honeysuckle that are commonly found in landscapes but aren't considered invasive.
So much info!!! Fantastic video, thank you!
I have a vole race track in my garden but soooo cure and fun❤ ty ty ty!
Another reason to not use poison is that you have you make sure pets and other wildlife cant get to them. Not a pleasant subject but the ones I trap get put outside and become food for other wildlife in a very short order.
Very good point. Many rodenticides contain anticoagulants that cause internal bleeding which kill the mouse. That chemical still resides in the sick/dead rodent when it is eaten.
Unfortunately timely release.
My packet of spilanthes seeds arrived today! I can't wait to try these out next year, this looks like so much fun. Thank you for the recommendation.
That's great! We hope you enjoy growing it.
Put out other foods for other animals please...they are cold, hungry including squirrels. They are so smart and loving. Put a feeder just for squirrels PLEASE!
I still have peppers and some tomatoes going in Missouri but I though we had nights in the upper 20's last month. I love growing salad greens all winter in cold frames. Only bad thing is the sluggs.
Thank you so much for the detailed explanation on the "Duration of Daylight/Darkness" table. The information was incredibly helpful and insightful. It's fascinating to see how daylight duration changes throughout the year and how it impacts our daily lives. Your clear and concise presentation made it easy to understand. Keep up the great work! LOL thanks for adding the bloopers as always funny.
Thanks for the video.I live on Long Island NY and havent had a chance to divide my irises yet. It is already mid November and the temperatures are getting colder although a little warmer than average this fall. Is it a bad Idea to divide now or should I wait till spring ?.or do I need to wait till next years blooms are gone ?..thanks again for posting this video!
Thank you for this information - very interesting about the height of the trees and the wind shadow. Do you have any suggestions how to keep the chemical drift coming off the field surrounding our house from killing our windbreaks we have planted on the north and west of our five acres? Unfortunately we don't have room for multiple layers. It's really sad all the area farmers in Vermilion Co. have spent the last 30 years ripping out all the windbreaks that our grandparents and great grandparents planted in the 30s-40s. I guess modern farmers know better.
Unfortunately there isn't much you can do to protect your windbreak from chemical drift. Some species like spruce can be more sensitive to herbicide drift than others. You can try talking to your farming neighbors to make them aware of the situation. If you want to file complaint, the Illinois Department of Agriculture has a drift complaint form: agr.illinois.gov/pesticides/pesticides-uses-misuses.html
Thanks, guys!
You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
We’ve had an extended season, but very cold mornings at times and now an issue of plants resprouting. Hazelnut shrubs are starting to leaf out 😮. Hit annual rainfall by July and drought September and now a bit of rainy pattern, but many really warm days that’s confusing plants. I will probably fill a cage with leaves around hazelnuts to prevent more damage. If this happens to fruit we won’t have any next year. Family had an apple tree bloom earlier. Not suppose to cover plants until it’s frozen so not sure what to do. Covering would keep the plant cooler and prevent regrowth. Ugh, I’m getting more roses accumulated at it seems I’m hearing about more diseases. Gall from dahlias can spread to roses and now this Rose rosette. Z5a, WI.
We'll have to wait and see and hope for the best!
I’ve been looking for info on what edible things to plant in my from yard.
Glad we could help! There are so many possibilities for edible plants in your front yard.
Really appreciate the way you did this video! The tasting was great to see and love the addition of the recipes for reference.
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We're glad you enjoy them!
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Do I need to increase the bat house wood slat spacing between the wood slats for Big Brown bats? Also I’m in Orwell OH 44076 (NE Ohio) should I paint my bat house just lighter of pure black? Summer temps average 82-93F but “FEELS LIKE” temps are much higher sometimes by even 10 degrees. Also I got a 4 chambered plywood 26”x17”x5.5” bat house from the Nature Conservancy, “Bat Blitz”. Lots of tiny splinters since the grooves were cut into plywood. Can’t sand it smooth no matter how hard I try. Will it be ok w/tiny splinters? Thank you
Keeping temperatures under 104 degrees Fahrenheit inside the bat house is important as that is when they begin to experience heat stress or die. It is recommended bat houses be painted a gray or tan color. The following link leads to an article by Dr. O'Keefe on bat house design and can be a useful resource wildlife.nres.illinois.edu/safer_bat_boxes/ Sand where you can reach. Sometimes a paint stir stick with sandpaper taped to it can get to hard to reach spots. It is recommended to inspect the bat house during the non-roosting months of winter to remove insect nests and other debris.
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I used to work at a commercial tree nursery. We regularly bought up adjacent cornfield and convert to tree land. We had a 10ft tractor hitch mower for cutting down all the leftover corn stalks. Talk about a fast way to dull a mower blade! By the time we were sharpening the blades in winter, they were completely rounded off. Pretty incredible.
This was such a helpful, informative video. Thank you!
Happy to help!
Thanks!
You're welcome!
Very helpful❤
Yayyyyy!!!! You are going to do it again! I found that my lemon cucumbers are dying off BUT my cute little cucamelons are still looking healthy and are a small tidbit of cucumberish flavor. Flowers would be fun!
Grew runner beans for the first time this year. Tried them young as green beans and was not impressed. Seeing your reactions, now I'm really excited to try the dry beans I've been collecting. I will have to try the lemon cucumber next year! My kids are cucumber fiends and nine plants wasn't enough to keep up with their fresh consumption, never mind having any left for pickles.
Many of us are burned out and I couldn’t think of bringing in plants to babysit. Matter of fact I’m hoping to start all seedlings in the greenhouse next spring. The mess inside is too much and the bugs. The only pepper that is too slow is Tabasco and you don’t need very many 😅. I will probably harvest everything today as we will be close to frost tonight in WI Z5.
The end of the growing season is in sight!
@@IllinoisExtensionHorticulture had 33*F Monday morning-close and still going.
Can I just say, I love this duo!
Agree 😄
Thank you for this thoughtful webinar. Many interesting ideas and things to consider. Great information, well planned and presented. 🌱🍓
Glad it was helpful!
I had to pause for a minute. BLESS YOU for mentioning the PTSD aspect. (Just bug related ... like previously existing PTSD wasn't enough.) I probably still have bedbugs (very recently discovered - while finding out I'm anemic with a symptomatic fibroid on my uterus --> I am too exhausted to really clean) and am sleeping elsewhere. The only thing that's keeping me from scratching the hell out of myself is "You didn't feel that when you were sleeping with the fuckers. IT'S NOT REAL." But I still check multiple times a day - my clothes, my hair, my island of safety ... not to mention my eyes are constantly roaming. And I still feel like I'm living squalor. But based on what I've seen, I think I caught it before they really took hold ... so ... fingers crossed. Apologies in advance if there are more lengthy comments. I've told almost no one about them.
Wow, this video was absolutely amazing! The production quality was top-notch, and the content was just perfect. I especially loved watching this because I had a rough season-most of my crops didn’t make it. This really helps wrap up the growing season and helps those of us that had failed crops enjoy visually what we were missing out on😆. My cucumbers were nearly all male, and when the few finally did grow at the end of the season, they were completely infested with pickle worms, so I ended up with nothing. And the 'Dark Knight' was flowering beautifully, but locusts or grasshoppers ate all the flowers off at night. I planted three seeds and ended up with exactly three seeds due to the bugs! This video was such a relief and inspiration. You all have great chemistry, and it's so much fun to see you together in the same room. I think it would be fantastic to do a future grow along with a 50/50 split between vegetables and flowers. For the flowers, it would be awesome to see some herbal or medicinal plants like Hyssop or the toothache plant. Something that has multi uses, pretty but usable. There's so much to learn from those! Keep up the amazing work-this was pure perfection!