Mid-American Gardener

Mid-American Gardener

7 PM Thursdays

Answering Questions from Gardeners Across Mid-America - our panel of experts answer questions about lawn and garden care.

February 2025 Episodes

A short month has us pining to get our hands dirty and say goodbye to winter. While it may not be over yet, there are some things we can do to get ready for what is right around the corner.

January 2025 Episodes

We start the year dreaming of Spring, and discussing ways to get ready for the growing season.

Creative Holiday Decorations Using Evergreens

On this episode, we introduce you to some creative ways to create holiday decorations using evergreens. Also, we'll show you a helpful gadget for watering your live Christmas trees

December 2024 Episodes

This month, the weather forces us back in the studio to discuss ways to get ready for winter.

November 2024 Episodes

We keep the show on the road this month with a trip to the U of I's Plant Conservatory.

October 2024 Episodes

We take advantage of the nicer weather this month and take the show outside to Friends Plaza to discuss some late fall gardening tips.

Tips on Growing Cannas from Seed

Ella and Jim explain how to grow cannas from seeds, and discuss the toxicity of pokeberries and their use as a natural dye.

Air Dates and Times

Channel Day Time
WILL-TV, Urbana Thursday 7 pm (live)
  Saturday 11 am (repeat)
WTVP-TV, Peoria Saturday 11:30 am
WEIU-TV, Charleston Sunday 1:30 pm
WSEC-TV, Springfield Saturday 11 am
WQEC-TV, Quincy Saturday 11 am
WMEC-TV, Macomb Saturday 11 am
Lakeshore PBS, Chicago/Northwest Indiana Friday 1 pm

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