EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 41 MIN
Ep. 243 Looking toward spring: Our favorite spring flowers | #GoodGrowing
from Good Growing · host Chris Enroth
Spring is on the horizon—even if the weather can’t quite make up its mind. In this episode of the Good Growing Podcast, Chris and Ken do a little spring dreaming, sharing the flowers, plants, and woodland scenes they look forward to every year as the growing season begins.From early bloomers like crocus, daffodils, and spring ephemerals to peonies, magnolias, and everything in between, we flip through a mental (and visual) photo album of spring favorites. Along the way, we talk about why these plants matter to us, how they fit into home landscapes and natural areas, and how Midwest spring weather—from false summers to surprise snow—keeps things interesting.This is a picture‑heavy episode. Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dGihbSjXDi8Skip to what you want to know:00:45 Hey Ken!02:14 Rollercoaster late winter weather. From 80 degrees to 10 degrees!05:06 Ken's favorite spring-blooming plants he looks forward to every year. 05:27 Bleeding heart 06:25 Dutchman's breeches 06:58 Columbine 09:01 Crocus 10:00 Daffodil 11:29 Peony 13:04 Spring beauty 14:57 Tulips 17:03 Common blue violet 19:11 Virginia bluebell 20:05 Wild ginger22:12 Chris' favorite spring blooming plants 22:23 Daffodil 23:57 Woodland walk through Dutchman's breeches, mayapples, and trillum 27:09 Lilac and snow in spring 29:23 Saucer magnolia 30:43 Virginia bluebells 31:50 Foamflower 32:30 Lungwort 33:09 Blueberry flowers 33:43 Rhubarb season 34:04 Tulip 'World Peace' 34:32 Unfurling ferns 34:56 Bloodroot 35:55 Peonies at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, IL38:51 Thank yous and see you next week!Spring beauty video https://youtu.be/i9JVP9wEM_M Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Like what you see? Subscribe for more gardening tips, plant talk, and seasonal inspiration from University of Illinois Extension.Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribeAny 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 --Prefer audio? 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
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Spring is on the horizon—even if the weather can’t quite make up its mind. In this episode of the Good Growing Podcast, Chris and Ken do a little spring dreaming, sharing the flowers, plants, and woodland scenes they look forward to every year as the growing season begins.From early bloomers like crocus, daffodils, and spring ephemerals to peonies, magnolias, and everything in between, we flip through a mental (and visual) photo album of spring favorites. Along the way, we talk about why these plants matter to us, how they fit into home landscapes and natural areas, and how Midwest spring weather—from false summers to surprise snow—keeps things interesting.This is a picture‑heavy episode. Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dGihbSjXDi8Skip to what you want to know:00:45 Hey Ken!02:14 Rollercoaster late winter weather. From 80 degrees to 10 degrees!05:06 Ken's favorite spring-blooming plants he looks forward to every year. 05:27 Bleeding heart 06:25 Dutchman's breeches 06:58 Columbine 09:01 Crocus 10:00 Daffodil 11:29 Peony 13:04 Spring beauty 14:57 Tulips 17:03 Common blue violet 19:11 Virginia bluebell 20:05 Wild ginger22:12 Chris' favorite spring blooming plants 22:23 Daffodil 23:57 Woodland walk through Dutchman's breeches, mayapples, and trillum 27:09 Lilac and snow in spring 29:23 Saucer magnolia 30:43 Virginia bluebells 31:50 Foamflower 32:30 Lungwort 33:09 Blueberry flowers 33:43 Rhubarb season 34:04 Tulip 'World Peace' 34:32 Unfurling ferns 34:56 Bloodroot 35:55 Peonies at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, IL38:51 Thank yous and see you next week!Spring beauty video https://youtu.be/i9JVP9wEM_M Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] Like what you see? Subscribe for more gardening tips, plant talk, and seasonal inspiration from University of Illinois Extension.Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribeAny 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 --Prefer audio? 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
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Ep. 243 Looking toward spring: Our favorite spring flowers | #GoodGrowing
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