April 2025 Episodes
April 3, 2025
This week on the show, Tinisha Spain sits down with guests Jennifer Nelson and John Bodensteiner talk all things spring gardening. They share advice on how to identify and remove invasive plants like bush honeysuckle and Callery pear. Jennifer Nelson shows off her Easter cactus and discusses how she cares for it, while John Bodensteiner explains how to propagate cacti. They address mole and vole control, along with suggesting plant care. The panelists also discuss ornamental grasses with tips on how to prune and beneficial insects to look out for in your garden. They also list edible flowers and provide advice on hydrangea care. All this and so much more in this episode of MidAmerican Gardener.
April 24, 2025
Marty Alagna talks about controlling primrose by dividing and sharing plants. Jim Appleby advises on managing pests like the bean leaf beetle and spotted cucumber beetle with insect netting or dusting. Rusty Maulding explains the challenges of planting forced tulips and the importance of storing potatoes in cool, dry, and dark places
