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/dGihbSjXDi8

Skip 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 ginger
22:12 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, IL
38:51 Thank yous and see you next week!

Spring beauty video https://youtu.be/i9JVP9wEM_M 

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Ken Johnson: [email protected] 

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