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Dean of Green

 

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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Celebrate National Poetry Month, Dean of Green style. Check out some poems about nature thanks to the American Academy of Poets.

 

Recent Programs

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.