Mid-American Gardener

Mid-American Gardener: Banana peels, water gardens, and more

 

On this week’s episode of Mid-American Gardener, host Dianne Noland and panelists Mike Brunk, Kay Carnes, and Jim Appleby, PhD answer your emails. This week they cover the use of banana peels to ward off insects and growing water gardens, among other topics.

Have a gardening question of your own? Send it to us via email at yourgarden AT gmail DOT com, or ask us on Facebook - we just might answer it on the show! 

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

Featured Entry

Shady Plants for Hot Weather and a visit to Fresh Press Paper in Champaign

This week on Mid-American Gardener, Martie gives us her suggestions for shade-loving plants. She answers your garden questions and shares her expertise when it comes to landscape design and care. Plus, we visit Fresh Press Paper in Champaign, a local studio that turns agricultural waste into handmade artisanal paper. We take you through the process, learn about sustainable practices, and discover the art of papermaking.  

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