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Welcome, Ken and Emily!
What’s new in the plant world in 2024? – glowing petunias
What’s new in the plant world in 2024? – purple tomatoes
Is there a benefit to growing new things in the garden?
Introducing the Good Growing Grow Along!
Runner Bean ‘Black Knight’
Okra ‘Candle Fire’
Mizuna ‘Japanese Pink’
Acorn Squash ‘Honey Bun’
Cucumber ‘Lemon Cuke’
Southern Pea (Cow Pea) ‘Hog Brain’
How do I participate in the Good Growing Grow Along?
Wrap-up, thank yous, what’s up next week, and goodbye!
Good Growing in Illinois Good Bugs in the Garden
Insects as pollinators Many plants cannot reproduce without the help of pollinators . 75% of plants are pollinated by animals
Praying mantids (Mantodea) . Both adults and nymphs are predators • Lay eggs in an ootheca • Feed on virtually anything they can capture . Commonly sold as biological control
Ground beetles (Carabidae) . Most are shiny and black and have ridged wing covers . Found under leaves, logs, stones, loose bark, and in grassy areas • Feed on variety of insects - Caterpillars, beetle larvae, snails, and
Cicada Killers (Sphecius speciosus)
Moths • Flower: Pale red, purple, pink or white
Bumble bees (Bombus spp.) • Buzz pollination • Can operate in cooler temperatures
Leafcutter bees (Megachile spp.) • Cut leaves or petals to line the walls of nests • Damage is cosmetic
Flowers • Many adult predators & parasitoids need pollen and nectar
Garden tips • Be willing to accept plant damage - Leafcutter bees cut up leaves and caterpillars will eat foliage • Natural enemies may eventually show up