Mid-American Gardener

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.

 In this episode, host Tinisha Spain sits down in the studio with horticulturist Chuck Voigt and entomologist Phil Nixon for a deep dive into the insects that are munching on your late summer plants.