Ep. 235 Evergreen Extravaganza: From pines to cedars and beyond | #GoodGrowing

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. Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5y6VlnF24go Skip to what you want to know:    00:34 – Welcome. Talking evergreens and episode 300!  03:02 – Definition time: evergreen, conifer, deciduous conifer, etc.  06:51 – What is the benefit of retaining leaves (being evergreen)?  08:59 – Common evergreens in Illinois landscapes    09:17 – Pines    10:52 – Spruce and fir trees      14:58 – Unusual fir Christmas tree problems no scent and weak limbs      17:26 – Is a Douglas-fir a true fir tree?    19:15 – When a pinecone isn't a pinecone, differentiating conifer cones    21:10 – Cypress family - bald cypress, arborvitae, eastern red cedar    25:38 – Holly    26:50 – Yew  30:45 – Planting evergreens  36:02 – Christmas trees as fire hazards  38:26 – Christmas trees after the holidays  41:46 – Scientific names  43:27 – Wrap-up, what’s up next week, and goodbye! More information:Is It Pine, Spruce, or Fir? - https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-80  Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected]  Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://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 --You can find us on most podcast platforms.  iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377     Tunein - https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/  Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR    Vurbl - https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/    Listen notes - https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/    Ivy - https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902    Castbox - https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us