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Two photographs from the episode of Mid American Gardener were Ryan Pankau explains how best to prune trees and shrubs in the studio.

Pruning Tips with Ryan Pankau on Mid American Gardener

 Pruning can feel intimidating, but understanding a few key principles can make all the difference and that’s why we’ve spent so much time talking about pruning on Mid American Gardener.  In this episode, host Tinisha Spain is joined by horticulture educator Ryan Pankau from University of Illinois Extension to walk through the science and strategy behind proper tree and shrub pruning. 
IPM Newsroom
New Season of Helsinki Crimes.
Classic Mornings

Brahms’s Dance Partners
It was the very last minute of winter.
Prairie Performances

Prairie Performances: Jazz
On this week’s jazz episode of Prairie Performances, we bring you groovy new tracks from Illinois and beyond.
Evening Concert

The Evening Concert on Illinois Classical
ILLINOIS CLASSICAL: The Evening Concert: MARCH 15 – 16 –17 – 18 – 19 – 20, 2026 
The 21st Show

The pitfalls of AI chatbots in customer service
Customer service is increasingly the domain of AI chatbots. What impact is this having on security and how are consumers engaging with this service? 
The 21st Show
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, left, and running mate, candidate for lieutenant governor, Christian Mitchell speak during an interview, Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Chicago.

Meet Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor Christian Mitchell
Christian Mitchell served three terms in the Illinois House and four years as Deputy Governor. Now he’s Governor Pritzker’s running mate in the November elections.
The 21st Show

Do self-driving cars have a future in Illinois?
Self-driving cars were once a vision of the future. Now, the company Waymo is hoping to put its autonomous rideshares on the streets of Illinois. A panel of experts weigh in…
Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Season 3 - Episode 6 - March 2026
We introduce you to the art of Brian Dettmer, get a special performance from hip-hop duo Mother Nature, and visit with quilter Millie Sorrells, who shows us creativity has no…
Mid-American Gardener

Pruning Tips with Ryan Pankau
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…
State of Change

The state of the Illinois Prairie
State of Change 2025 looks at efforts to retain existing prairie in Illinois, as well as strategies to restore some areas to a more natural state.