Ep. 240 Beyond the usual: Exploring some lesser‑known fruits for the garden | #GoodGrowing

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. 

 

 

Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XAVtrBFKB40 

 

 

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