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Time: Friday 8:49 AM, 4:49 PM
Host: Don Schmidt and Laura Kennedy
Whether you've got a green thumb or are hopeless with a hoe, you can find a kindred spirit in the Dean of Green! Don Schmidt takes the mystery out of gardening and puts in fun instead. His down-to-earth advice covers topics ranging from analyzing soil to choosing healthy shrubs to utilizing watering techniques that won't drown your garden.
Joined by patient co-host, Laura Kennedy, Dean-o troubleshoots YOUR problems as he tackles listener questions with an equal mix of science and silliness. You can send in your question for the mighty Dean right now! You might even get to join Laura and Don live on the air.
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Dealing with Invasive Species (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012
Run Time: 9:00
The Dean of Green takes a question from Linda in Rochester, PA about the invasive species she'd like to banish from her yard.
Which Grass is Best? (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2012
Run Time: 9:00
Lana in Fisher, IL wonders what type of grass she should put in to solve the problem of erosion on a slope.
Too Early for Daffodils (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2012
Run Time: 9:00
Jane in Hudson, IL is worried about her daffodils, which appear to be emerging way too early. Deano has good advice to set her mind at ease.
Picking the Right Tree (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2012
Run Time: 9:00
Deano helps Heather in Bloomington, IL pick just the right new tree for her yard.
Fruit-bearing Plants in the Front Yard (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 6 Jan 2012
Run Time: 9:00
Kate in Kansas City, MO wants fruit plants in her front yard. Kate's husband doesn't. Can the Dean of Green make both of them happy with good looking and low-maintenance suggestions?
Mysterious Black Spots on Tomatoes (mp3)
Air Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Maureen from Littleton, CO says her tomatoes are developing black spots and asks Deano for help in diagnosing the problem.
Problems with Creek Banks (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2011
Run Time: 9:00
David from Elk Grove Village, IL needs Deano's help with what to plant along the banks of the creek in his yard.
Killing Invasive Species (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Deano helps Deborah from Pontiac, IL find the best way to kill invasive species without harming native plants.
Mystery Weed (mp3)
Air Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Kay in Normal has found a plant in her yard that she thinks might be in the Deadly Nightshade family, and wonders if Deano can help her identify the weed.
An Orchid to Dye For (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 2 Dec 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Jennifer in Bloomington wants the low down on dyed orchids. Plus, tired of the same old Christmas tree? Deano has some alternatives for you.
Trimming a Yucca Plant (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Deano helps Linda in Pontiac figure out the best way to trim her yucca plant.
Mysterious Muscarii (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Catherine in Edmond, Oklahoma wonders what's up with her muscarii bulbs.
Unpredictable Roses (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011
Run Time: 9:00
The Dean of Green helps Chris in Normal, IL, who is puzzled by the behavior of his rose bush.
Killer Copper! (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Larry in Towanda, IL wants to know if he can use copper to kill some invasive roots.
The Tree Eating Brain (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Nancy in Chenoa, IL has something that looks like a brain growing out of her tree -- so it's Deano's brain to the rescue!
Gardening on a Budget (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Learn how to save some green when gardening.
Shade Lovin' Prairie Plants (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2011
Run Time: 9:00
The Dean of Green helps Eve in Normal find some native plants that grow well in shade.
Cutting Back a Mandevilla (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Clara in Quebec asks Deano if it's time to trim back her mandevilla.
Don't Plant These Plants! (mp3)
Air Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Deano has advice about just what NOT to plant in your garden.
Fungus Gnats (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Joanne in Ontario, Canada needs to get rid of some fungus gnats, and Deano is just the man to do it.
Tomato Blossoms (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Pat from Bloomington, IL wonders why some blossoms bear tomatoes and others don't.
Dying Maples (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Deano assists Joni from East Peoria, Illinois with her woeful maples.
Earthboxes and Rhubarb (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Ralph from Illinois wants Deano's advice on Earthboxes, plus Marjoire from Kentucky needs help with her rhubarb.
Tomato Hornworms (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2011
Run Time: 9:00
The Dean of Green assists Debbie from Cincinnati with the creepy crawlers on her tomato plants.
Bagworms -- Blech! (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Deano helps Randall in Glasford, IL whose spruces are under attack by the dreaded bagworm.
Climb Every Trellis (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Deano has advice on great climbers to add to your yard.
It's Too Darn Hot! (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2011
Run Time: 9:00
The Dean of Green has advice on how to handle a heat wave.
The Sex Life of Raspberries (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Kay in Normal asks Deano for the scoop on raspberries and how they reproduce.
How Long Do Perennials Last? (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Russ in Barrington Hills, IL wonders how long his perennials are supposed to live.
Dean of Green Field Trip (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Deano and his intrepid sidekick, Laura, visit the campus of Illinois State University to learn about the trees.
July To-Do List (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2011
Run Time: 9:00
What to do in the garden during July.
Weeds, Weeds, Weeds (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Everybody wants to know how to get rid of weeds. Deano knows how.
Rhubarb, Tomatoes & Peas -- Oh My! (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Linda in Pennsylvania asks Deano's help with her errant rhubarb, volunteer tomatoes and tardy peas.
Gentle Pest Control (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Ginny in Illinois asks Deano for advice on how to control pests more naturally.
Ornamental Grasses (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Amelia in Indiana asks Deano's advice on planting ornamental grasses.
Maple Roots Growing Problem (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 3 Jun 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Deano helps Matt in Bloomington with the problem he's having with the roots of his maple tree.
Austrian Pine Problem (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 27 May 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Rich in Bloomington has problems with his Austrian Pines and Deano has the reason why.
Moles: Annoying or Awesome? (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 20 May 2011
Run Time: 9:00
The Dean of Green takes a question from Chari in Clinton, IL about the moles digging up her yard.
Narcissus, Phlox and Apricot Blooms (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 13 May 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Three questions for Deano this week! Problems with creeping phlox for Rhonda, stubborn narcissus bulbs for Joan and non-blooming apricot branches for Amy.
Kitty Garden Potty and Acidic Soil (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 6 May 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Deano takes a question from Suz in Virginia about her cats using the garden as a litter box. And Sandy in New Mexico needs advice on how to make her soil less akaline.
Hoop Houses and Invasive Plants (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011
Run Time: 9:00
The Dean of Green assists two listeners from central Illinois with questions regarding hoop houses and stubborn, invasive plants.
Going native and Digging Soil (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Deano helps Marcia in Normal convert her flower bed to an all-native garden, plus has advice about soil for Judy in Virginia.
The Black Walnut and the Clematis (mp3)
Air Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Linda in Rochester, PA hopes Deano can explain why the clematis she planted near her old black walnut tree is doing so poorly.
Poinsettia Problem (mp3)
Air Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Lucinda in Bloomington needs help with her poinsettia plant.
Olive Tree (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Amy in Colorado Springs, Colorado wonders how big her wee olive tree will one day be.
The Sex Life of Plants (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Lori in Arroyo Grande, California asks Deano for the lowdown on plant reproduction. No blushing or giggling allowed!
Bad Basil (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Jennifer in Bloomington has basil that's looking pretty bad. Can Deano help her? Also, Deano gives you a heads up on what cool season vegetables to get started now.
Drought Indicating Plants (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Deano helps Ben in East Lansing, Michigan pick the right plants that indicate drought conditions in his garden. Also, Deano says it's time to start those 'maters!
Storing Soil and Grass Seed (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Lisa from Manchester, New Hampshire hopes Deano can tell her if your bags of top soil and grass are still viable after the long winter.
Transplanting Peonies (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Carole in Hudson, Illinois wants to know the best time to transplant peonies.
Needles and Moss (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011
Run Time: 9:00
The Dean of Green answers questions from two listeners this week: Scott in Michigan is curious about pine needles and acidity, and Patricia from Ohio asks for advice about moss.
Dumpster Plant (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Bobby in Chicago found a cool plant in a dumpster and wants Deano to help him figure out just what it is.
Advice for Growing Veggies (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Kristy in Bloomington, IL is planning a vegetable garden and wants some advice from Deano about the best soil to use.
Elephant Ear Bulbs (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Terry in Bloomington, Il wants to know how to care for his elephant ear bulbs.
Winter Things To Do (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Deano has a winter to-do list for you.
Snow Mold (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Snow has many vexing talents...including causing mold. The Dean of Green reveals why this isn't as bad as it sounds.
The Sex Life of a Pine (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2011
Run Time: 9:00
Deano takes a question from Kay in Normal, Illinois about where pines come from. (Hint: It isn't the stork).
Disposing of a Christmas Tree (mp3)
Air Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010
Run Time: 9:00
The Dean of Green has advice on the various ways you can dispose of a Christmas tree.
Lead in Soil (mp3)
Air Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2010
Run Time: 9:00
Russ in LaGrange, Ohio wants to know if lead from bullets can harm the soil.
Is This Myer Lemon Tree a Lemon? (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010
Run Time: 9:00
Kate in Kansas need Deano's help with a Myer Lemon tree that's losing its leaves.
Misbehaving Maple (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010
Run Time: 9:00
Jason in Huntsville, Alabama has a problem with his maple tree, so he's chatting on the phone with Deano to find a solution.
Problems with Carpenter Ants (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010
Run Time: 9:00
The Dean of Green helps Kris in Syracuse, New York deal with carpenter ants in her trees.
Growing Persimmons (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2010
Run Time: 9:00
Jed in Provo, Utah asks Deano's help in growing persimmons.
Spotty Toad Lilies (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010
Run Time: 9:00
Peter in Silver Spring, Maryland needs Deano's help in figuring out the weird spots on his toad lilies.
Is It Maple Blight or Just Bad Weather? (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010
Run Time: 9:00
Brad in Secor, Illinois hopes Deano can tell him what's wrong with his maples.
The Right Kind of Fertilizer (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2010
Run Time: 9:00
Deano dishes out advice about wet versus dry fertilizing.
Green Flowers and Non-Green Leaves (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010
Run Time: 9:00
Stephen from London wants Deano to recommend some plants with green flowers and non-green leaves. But does such a plant even exist?
Growing from Seed (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010
Run Time: 9:00
Deano helps a listener who is growing apple trees from seed.
Organic Weed Control (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010
Run Time: 9:00
How to deal with a weedy yard the organic way.
Companion Plants (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2010
Run Time: 9:00
The Deano of Green takes a phone call from Gina in Normal about companion plants.
Uptown Normal Field Trip (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010
Run Time: 9:00
Deano and his faithful sidekick, Laura, head into Uptown Normal to learn about the new landscaping.
Autumn Garden Tasks (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2010
Run Time: 9:00
Just in time for fall, the Dean of Green has a list of things you can do in the garden.
Albino Plants (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010
Run Time: 9:00
The Dean of Green is joined by Poetry Radio co-host Bill Morgan, who has a question about albino plants.
Horse Chestnut Problems (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010
Run Time: 9:00
Emily in LaGrange Park asks Deano's advice regarding her woeful horse chestnut tree.
Too Much Clay (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010
Run Time: 9:00
Deano helps a listener in Normal who has too much clay and not enough nutrients in her soil.
Weird Gall on Goldenrod (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010
Run Time: 9:00
Kay in Normal asks Deano what the strange bulge is she found on some plants in her garden.
Growing Grass in Clay (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010
Run Time: 9:00
Jerry in Danvers needs Deano's help in growing grass in unfriendly soil.
August To-Do List (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010
Run Time: 9:00
Deano has a list of things you should do in the garden this month.
Speedy Tomatoes (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010
Run Time: 9:00
Figuring out just how fast a tomato grows is the Dean o' Green's task this week.
In the Market for a Good Root System (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2010
Run Time: 9:00
The Dean of Green helps a listener from Peoria pick the right trees for his property.
Winter Damaged Dwarf Spruce (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2010
Run Time: 9:00
Deano helps Marcia in New Hampshire know how to protect her Alberta Spruce from winter damage.
Bonsai (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2010
Run Time: 9:00
The Dean of Green chats with a listener who is having trouble growing bonsai.
Hungry Critters (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2010
Run Time: 9:00
Deano has advice for two listeners who are dealing with rabbits and deer munching through their gardens.
Grass in Flower Beds (mp3)
Air Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2010
Run Time: 9:00
What to do if grasses invade your flower beds.
Attracting Butterflies and Hummingbirds (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2010
Run Time: 9:00
Mallory in Bloomington needs Deano's advice about attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to her yard.
Invasion of the Asian Beetles (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 18 Jun 2010
Run Time: 9:00
Jennifer's Bloomington home is hosting far too many Asian Beetles. Deano explains why and how to deal with it.
Mystery Plant in Funks Grove (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010
Run Time: 9:00
Deano helps identify a mysterious tree growing in Funks Grove.
Gooey Corn Plant (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010
Run Time: 9:00
The Dean of Green helps Aleda in Normal understand why her plant keeps seeping goo.
Feeding Flower Bulbs (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 28 May 2010
Run Time: 9:00
Don Schmidt, the Dean of Green, helps Charles in Bloomington know the right way to feed flower bulbs.
Dean of Green Field Trip (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 21 May 2010
Run Time: 9:00
Deano and his sidekick Laura visit the Illinois State University Horticulture Center.
Emerald Ash Tree Borer (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 14 May 2010
Run Time: 9:00
Deano helps Jack in Bloomington understand the threat of the Emerald Ash Tree Borer.
Avacado Grafting (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 7 May 2010
Run Time: 9:00
The Dean of Green takes a question from Kerri in Bremerton, Washington about grafting root stock.
Heirloom Tomatoes (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2010
Run Time: 9:00
Deano takes a question from Michele in Bloomington about heirloom tomatoes.
Winter Damaged Arborvitae (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 23 Apr 2010
Run Time: 9:00
Billy from Brooklyn needs Deano's help with a tree suffering from winter damage.
Don't Be Stumped By Stumps (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2010
Run Time: 9:00
The Dean of Green has advice on stump removal.
How to Plant a Pizza (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 9 Apr 2010
Run Time: 9:00
Deano recommends the best pizza ingredients to plant in your garden. Did mushrooms make the list?
Deano and the Reluctant Poinsettia (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2010
Run Time: 9:00
The Dean of Green helps Dan in Bloomington coax some flowers from his poinsettia.
Send in the Clones (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010
Run Time: 9:00
Deano answers a question from Bear in North Carolina about cloning orchids.
Banana Plant Offspring (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010
Run Time: 9:00
Deano helps Judy in Virginia who has a question about her banana plants.
Outdoor Potted Plants (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010
Run Time: 9:00
The Dean of Green helps Mark from Perth Amboy, NJ understand how much water his outdoor potted plants need.
Protection From Winter Sun and Wind (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2010
Run Time: 9:00
Mike in Normal wonders if he's done the right thing to protect his holly bushes from winter weather.
Spanish Moss (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010
Run Time: 9:00
Cheryl in Peoria Heights wants to learn more about Spanish Moss. The Dean of Green has the lowdown.
Lemon Tree Not So Very Pretty (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010
Run Time: 9:00
What to do if the leaves are falling off your Myer Lemon tree -- yes, Deano has the answer.
Hardy, Sun Lovin' Plants (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010
Run Time: 9:00
Deano has some suggestions for a listener who is looking for sun loving plants that don't require much maintenance.
Killer Black Walnut Tree (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010
Run Time: 9:00
The Dean of Green Helps a listener who has a black walnut tree that seems to be killing her hostas.
Tree Seedlings (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2010
Run Time: 9:00
Deano helps Marci grow trees from seeds.
Weird Black Spot Threat (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2010
Run Time: 9:00
Jaylynn in New Jersey is worried about some weird black spots on the maple leaves on her street.
Pruning Advice (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2010
Run Time: 9:00
The Dean of Green takes questions about the best pruning time and technique.
Architecture in the Garden (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 8 Jan 2010
Run Time: 9:00
Deano has advice on how to achieve walls, floors and even ceilings with plants.
New Year Resolutions (mp3)
Air Date: Thu, 31 Dec 2009
Run Time: 9:00
This week, Deano helps his sidekick, Laura, get a list of gardening resolutions.
Dean of Green Field Trip (mp3)
Air Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009
Run Time: 9:00
It's a trip to the Ewing Cultural Center for Deano and his sidekick, Laura.
Holiday Greenery (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009
Run Time: 9:00
Deano highlights some of the popular green stuff for the season.
Gigantic Mushrooms (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2009
Run Time: 9:00
Bill from Bloomington asks Deano about a 15 pound mushroom called Hen of the Woods.
Too Big Pine (mp3)
Air Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009
Run Time: 9:00
Lana from Iowa needs help from Deano to tame a huge pine tree that's about to grow into her house.
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