Mid-American Gardener

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!

We take a trip back to Delight to learn about dahlia care, and how to properly dig up those tender bulbs to avoid any damage for winter storage. We also get crafty with Marigolds!

We take a tour of the Danville Public Library's joint collaboration between the Vermillion County Master Gardeners and East Central Illinois Master Naturalists. 

In this episode, we discuss transitioning a grass lawn to clover. mealy bugs, and some tips for a low-maintenance perennial garden.