In this week's episode of the Good Growing podcast horticulture educator Richard Hentschel returns to talk about rehabbing our garden tools after a long season of use and abuse. The group talks about their favorite garden tools, the one thing to avoid to keep tools working great, sharpening shovels and pruners, refreshing wooden handles, and winterizing the mower for winter. Plus we answer listener questions!

What trees should I plant next to a wetland?

Is it too late to plant cover crops?

Are there tarantulas in Illinois?

Can we divide rhubarb in the fall?

After several visits from the lawn care company, we still have crabgrass. What can we do to get rid of it?

Resources

The Midwest Cover Crop Council http://mccc.msu.edu/

Contact the hosts

Ken Johnson [email protected]

Katie Parker [email protected]

Chris Enroth [email protected]