Mid-American Gardener

A short month has us pining to get our hands dirty and say goodbye to winter. While it may not be over yet, there are some things we can do to get ready for what is right around the corner.

We start the year dreaming of Spring, and discussing ways to get ready for the growing season.

This week, we identify the difference between Thanksgiving and Christmas cacti and give you some tips on how to get them to bloom.

On this episode, we introduce you to some creative ways to create holiday decorations using evergreens. Also, we'll show you a helpful gadget for watering your live Christmas trees

This month, the weather forces us back in the studio to discuss ways to get ready for winter.

We keep the show on the road this month with a trip to the U of I's Plant Conservatory.

We take advantage of the nicer weather this month and take the show outside to Friends Plaza to discuss some late fall gardening tips.

Ella and Jim explain how to grow cannas from seeds, and discuss the toxicity of pokeberries and their use as a natural dye.

John, Martie, and Kay come out to the Japan House in Urbana for a visit to discuss some late summer garden tips to help wind things down.

This week we take a trip to the Japan House on the U of I campus, and Jen Nelson and Dr. Doug Williams tag along.