Mid-American Gardener
7 PM Thursdays
Answering Questions from Gardeners Across Mid-America - our panel of experts answer questions about lawn and garden care.
Pollinators and Perennials: What to Plant to Attract Beneficial Insects
Plus, Chuck shares his tips to grow sugary-sweet muskmelons.
Got tomato problems?
Jen and Kay have solutions! Don’t be too quick to toss those ugly looking tomatoes–they’re still delicious!
Are your tomatoes too heavy for your bush? Try pantyhose!
Karen and Ella share their garden secrets this week, including how to save your tomato plants from breakage and cracking.
Are you ready for fall crops?
Martie and Chuck share their summer gardening successes and plans for the upcoming fall season.
Create your own backyard water garden!
Plus, learn how to preserve your fresh herbs for flavorful cooking all season long!
Do Marigolds Really Repel Garden Pests?
Learn how to care for your garden—from preventing pests to dividing perennials to propagating cactus plants!
Brighten Up Your Home! Create Beautiful Arrangements with Clippings from Your Yard
We also answer all your summer garden questions and share a fragrant DIY craft!
DIY: A simpler take on the Japanese moss ball, Kokedama
Want to learn more about Japanese gardening? Come along as we visit UIUC’s Japan House!
Recapping June 2023
Did you miss one of our latest episodes of Mid-American Gardener? Our panelists share lots of good tips and tricks to keep your garden looking fresh and healthy, even in the midst of a summer drought!
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Air Dates and Times
Channel | Day | Time |
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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 |