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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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March 5th Episode

Mike from Normal wants to know more about protecting his holly bushes from Illinois' harsh winters -- and when to remove protective burlap. Listen this Friday, March 5th at 8:50 AM and 4:50 PM for Don Schmidt's answer.

Recent Programs

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.