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From controlling critters to whacking weeds to finding just the right plant for your plot, WGLT's Grow is your source for sage gardening advice and down-to-earth tips.The last episode of Grow aired Oc... more
October 12, 2020WGLT's Grow: Tips For Propagating Your PlantsPropagating and wintering over some of your garden plants is a great way to add to the beauty of your yard and not spend a lot of money....more10minPlay
September 16, 2020WGLT's Grow: Planted More Food This Year? Here's What To Do With ItIf the pandemic and 2020 have taught us anything, it's to expect the unexpected....more10minPlay
September 04, 2020WGLT's Grow: How To Figure Out Your Tree's AgeDendrochronology can take some skill, but anyone can learn it....more10minPlay
July 24, 2020WGLT's Grow: How To Avoid Food-Borne IllnessThe best lettuce is fresh lettuce. It's easy to grow and eat right out of the garden. But sometimes you don't have enough and you have to grab some from the store....more10minPlay
July 13, 2020WGLT's Grow: How To Help Your Local PollinatorsPollinators are having a tough time. We've all heard about the decline in the honeybee population. Butterflies like Monarchs also are in decline. But backyard gardeners can help. Learn how with help from Illinois State University's Patrick Murphy and WGLT's Mike McCurdy. WGLT's Grow is your source for gardening advice and down-to-earth tips. Murph and Mike are ready to take on all your gardening questions, so submit yours today . Support for WGLT’s Grow comes from FS Custom Turf by Evergreen FS....more10minPlay
June 02, 2020WGLT's Grow: Making Hooch From Your Own GardenAlcohol consumption is up during the pandemic, and some of us have a little extra time on our hands. So why not make our own alcohol?...more10minPlay
April 22, 2020WGLT's Grow: Avoid Rookie Mistakes With Your First Vegetable GardenA lot of people are thinking about vegetable gardens this year to help fight food insecurity. In this week's episode of WGLT's Grow , listen as Illinois State University's Patrick Murphy and WGLT's Mike McCurdy provide some advice to avoid rookie mistakes. WGLT's Grow is your source for gardening advice and down-to-earth tips. Murph and Mike are ready to take on all your gardening questions, so submit yours today . Support for WGLT’s Grow comes from FS Custom Turf by Evergreen FS. FS Custom Turf...more10minPlay
April 14, 2020WGLT's Grow: Leaves Are More Than Just A Sign Of SpringWhile staring out your window during the stay-at-home order, you might notice trees and shrubs beginning to leaf out. It's a welcome sight, a cue that spring is here....more10minPlay
March 03, 2020WGLT's Grow: Tree Industry PressuresThe tree industry is under pressure. Prices for trees are up. But in this episode of WGLT's gardening podcast Grow, ISU's Patrick Murphy tells WGLT's Mike McCurdy it's not a shortage. WGLT's Grow is your source for gardening advice and down-to-earth tips. Murph and Mike are ready to take on all your gardening questions, so submit yours today . Support for WGLT’s Grow comes from FS Custom Turf by Evergreen FS. FS Custom Turf offers complete lawn and tree care services to preserve the health of...more10minPlay
March 03, 2020WGLT's Grow: FAQ on Self-Guided LawnmowersThe future is nearly here when it comes to self-guided lawnmowers. In this edition of WGLT's gardening podcast Grow, listen as ISU's Patrick Murphy and WGLT's Mike McCurdy tell you what to expect ... including a huge time savings. WGLT's Grow is your source for gardening advice and down-to-earth tips. Murph and Mike are ready to take on all your gardening questions, so submit yours today . Support for WGLT’s Grow comes from FS Custom Turf by Evergreen FS. FS Custom Turf offers complete lawn and...more10minPlay