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Chris Enroth and Ken Johnson are horticulture educators with University of Illinois extension and the hosts of the Good Growing podcast, which discusses gardening, horticulture and ecology. The duo also recently recorded an episode about eating cicadas in which they tasted tempura cicadas, cicada pizza and cicada sundaes. They spoke to Community Voices about the podcast, gardening tips and what cicadas actually taste like.To learn more about Good Growing visit: go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingpodcast
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Insect researchers are also seeking help from ‘civilian scientists’ to document cicadas statewide
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Some people might be allergic to the insects.
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For tourists, Illinois is the place to be for the historic cicada emergence. The 17-year brood in the state’s northern half and the 13-year brood in the southern part are set to converge near Springfield.
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While most of your landscape will be fine, there are some tips to protect vulnerable trees and shrubs.