
E281 - Ep. 240 Beyond the usual: Exploring some lesser‑known fruits for the garden | #GoodGrowing
Published: February 20, 2026
Duration: 49:54
Curious about adding something a little different to your backyard orchard? On this week’s Good Growing Podcast, we dive into the flavorful world of lesser-known fruits you can grow right here in Illinois. From early‑ripening honeyberries and fall-bearing primocane blackberries to compact bush cherries and Illinois-born PRI apples, we explore unique fruit crops that offer exciting alternatives to the usual.
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01:30 – Welcome, Grant McCarty! Illinois Beginning Orchard Academy.
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