Mid-American Gardener

Spring has Sprung and you’re almost out of time to get that last minute pruning done before it’s too late for the season. Late winter, early Spring is prime time pruning season and to discuss this and learn all about the perfect technique we’ve brought in a local expert in forestry and a friend of our show through the University of Illinois Extension office, Ryan Pankau. 

Before you grab the pruners or plant those seeds, here’s what to trim now, what to leave alone, and how to start seedlings the right way. 

Pruning peaches, planting onions, and what to sow in early March. It’s almost spring and we’re getting our seeds, minds and garden ideas ready. 

Large loofah harvest! Now what? Jennifer Nelson shows us her haul from last summer, and shares some possible ideas of what she’ll do with the unusual fruit. Then, Martie answers questions about pruning dormant trees and shrubs, and when to start cool season crops, as well as early spring flowers every gardener needs!  

Winter gardening tips, flower care secrets, and how to start seeds outdoors using simple containers.

Seed storage, winter sowing, grow lights, and choosing the right seeds for Zone 6 are all on the table this week on MidAmerican Gardener.

The days are getting longer, and we’re making our way back to spring, but until then, let’s all stay cozy inside and keep on growing.

We explain the differences between holiday cacti, and tour of the Prairie Fruits Farm goat dairy and creamery.

This week, Karen, Ella, and Jim come along to Prairie Fruits Farms in Urbana to wrap up the year in style!

We had back into the studio this month to show you some helpful ways to get ready for the winter!