Ep. 266 Lesser-Known Minor Bulbs That Shine in Spring | #GoodGrowing

Planning for spring starts in fall! In this episode of the Good Growing Podcast, we venture beyond tulips and daffodils to explore the world of minor bulbs with Ann Chanon of The Ohio State University.Ann shares her favorite minor bulbs, tips for planting and naturalizing them, and design ideas for creating bold displays with these small-but-mighty spring bloomers. Get ready to brighten a woodland garden, edge a pathway, or add early-season color beneath trees and shrubs. This episode will inspire you to think beyond the usual spring staples.Plus, this episode marks the beginning of Good Growing's virtual tour of Extension experts across the United States, with Ohio serving as our first stop. Grab your bulb catalogs and get ready to plan for a more colorful spring!Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qhCCK9a-sUESkip to what you want to know:00:36  Hey Ken and Emily!02:37  Welcome, Ann!03:31  Trip graphic?06:07  Ann's favorite minor bulb06:35  What would be good minor bulbs to start with for beginners?07:28  What are some of the lesser-known minor bulbs? (The minor, minor bulbs?)08:15  Are there any native minor bulbs?09:36  How can gardeners use these smaller bulbs to make a big impact in the landscape?11:02  What are the recommended site conditions for minor bulbs?13:19  What are some good companion plants to go with the minor bulbs?16:39  What do we do with the minor bulb foliage after the plant is done blooming?17:39  When do we plant minor bulbs?19:49  Is there any special planting technique or soil amendments when planting minor bulbs?22:21  What is the biggest mistake that people make when planting minor bulbs?23:54  Are there any pests or diseases we need to be aware of with minor bulbs?24:50  Recap of the minor bulbsContact us! Chris Enroth: cenroth@illinois.eduKen Johnson: kjohnso@illinois.edu Emily Swihart: eswihart@illinois.edu Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribeAny products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies.Barnyard Bash: freesfx.co.uk --You can find us on most podcast platforms.  iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377     Tunein - https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/  Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR    Vurbl - https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/    Listen notes - https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/    Ivy - https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902    Castbox - https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us