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.

Looking for garden inspiration? Visit the Idea Garden!

Join us at the Idea Garden in Urbana, Illinois to get inspired! Jennifer Nelson gives us a tour, highlighting maintenance techniques, pest and weed control, ways to keep your annuals in full bloom, and the beauty of vegetable gardening.

Let’s get growing!

Our expert panelists answer your garden questions, demonstrate how to's, and share their landscaping secrets for success.

Spring has sprung!

There's finally things to do outside, as the Mid-American Gardener crew prep their gardens for the season!

January 2024 Episodes

Shane dives into all things hydrangeas and Ella shares some of her favorite evergreen groundcovers to give your yard visual interest, even in the winter!

Recapping December 2023

Did you miss one of our latest episodes of Mid-American Gardener? Our panelists share lots of tips to keep busy in the garden and prepared for spring, even in the winter months!

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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