Mid-American Gardener

The Secrets of a Thriving Summer Garden

 

This week on Mid-American Gardener, Shane and Chuck visit us in the studio to share their secrets on how to keep your summer garden happy and healthy!

First, Chuck gives us valuable insights into the ideal growing conditions and maintenance techniques for growing both asparagus and rhubarb. Shane then offers one of his favorite alternatives to hostas: brunnera. This perennial adds variety, texture, and color to shade gardens. He also explains chlorosis, the causes and symptoms, and more importantly, ways to amend and correct your soil to ensure healthy foliage. We also discuss the best lightweight, durable garden hoses.

Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or just starting out, tune in this week for helpful tips and lighthearted conversation. As always, if you’ve got any questions for our panelists or suggestions for gardens or greenhouses that we should visit, please send us an email at yourgarden@gmail.com com, or you can find us on Facebook and Instagram.

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

Pruning Tips with Ryan Pankau

Spring has Sprung and you’re almost out of time to get that last minute pruning done before it’s too late for the season. Late winter, early Spring is prime time pruning season and to discuss this and learn all about the perfect technique we’ve brought in a local expert in forestry and a friend of our show through the University of Illinois Extension office, Ryan Pankau. 

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