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GLT's Grow: Upsides Of The Freeze-Thaw Cycle

Frozen grass
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The first day of winter is here. It's the solstice. That means there are still weeks ahead of below-freezing temperatures and frozen earth.

In this installment of GLT's gardening podcast Grow, Illinois State University's Patrick Murphy tells GLT's Mike McCurdy that the freeze-thaw cycle can have a helpful effect on the soil:

GLT'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.

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