Propagating a Storm-Damaged Jade Plant and Solving Zucchini Problems

This week on Mid-American Gardener, Jennifer Nelson and Chuck Voigt bring plenty of hort knowledge and interesting plant specimens to the studio.

Jennifer shares a jade plant that suffered damage during recent severe weather and demonstrates how gardeners can turn an unfortunate situation into an opportunity

Chuck brings in an impressive collection of wild monarda along with one of the prettiest alliums from his neck of the woods, highlighting the beauty and diversity that can be found growing in local landscapes.

Later in the episode, the panel discusses zucchini health and some of the most common issues gardeners encounter when growing this popular vegetable. They also answer a question about Ladies Bedstraw, a plant that was once used to stuff mattresses, and discuss its place in the landscape today, spoiler alert, you’ll want to pull it NOW!