In The Midwest Garden with Rob Zimmer
Join Outdoors host, Rob Zimmer for a journey in gardening in the Midwest. He covers everything from planting seasons, the best plants for your garden, and harvesting the crops you grow.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 2 minutes
- Episodes
- 615
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Summer Reds add a Fiery Color
Fire up your garden and yard by adding the color red to your landscape. This can be done with a variety of summer red plants and Rob gives you all the information on what you'll need to add that fie…
00:02:03 |
Fri 16 Jun 2023
Native Milkweed for Monarchs
If you're looking to attract monarch butterflies to your yard or garden, Rob has all the milkweed answers you're looking for.
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Thu 15 Jun 2023
June is Invasive Species Month
With June being Invasive Species Month, Rob informs you of some of the most aggressive and harmful invasive species in the Midwest.
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Wed 14 Jun 2023
Don't Overlook Annual Grasses
Don't overlook annual grasses as centerpieces to your landscape or certainly bed and border specimens. In today's episode, Rob has a ton of examples of how to implement them in your yard and why now …
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Tue 13 Jun 2023
Summer Flowering Trees add a Unique Look to your Landscape
Rob takes a look at a unique addition to your landscape with flowering trees. Find out which options could make a great fit for your yard.
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Mon 12 Jun 2023
Handling the Hot Weather in your Summer Landscapes
Hot weather has hit us early this year in the midwest and Rob has plenty of plant selections that are able to handle hot temperatures.
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Fri 09 Jun 2023
Lilacs Launching their Luscious Beauty and Fragrance
Lilacs are blooming now and Rob dives into the colorful and fragrant flower that many gardeners enjoy during the season.
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Thu 08 Jun 2023
Saving the Bumblebee
The decline in the number of bumblebees within Wisconsin, the midwest, and the nation continues and Rob explains why this is happening while also giving you advice on how to build gardens to help the…
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Wed 07 Jun 2023
Allium Season is Here
June is allium season and Rob has plenty of information on these beautiful bulbs. Find out more on how to include these show-stopping annuals in your yard and garden.
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Tue 06 Jun 2023
Dandelions are Here to Stay
Dandelions often get the reputation as just a pesky weed, but Rob explores a variety of ways that dandelions are actually a tasty treasure.
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Mon 05 Jun 2023
Fun, Delicious, and Easy Ways to add a Herb Garden
Herb gardens are an easy great addition to your home and have a variety of benefits that Rob covers today In The Midwest Garden.
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Fri 02 Jun 2023
Fabulous Woodland and Shade Garden Ferns
May is primetime for woodland and shade garden ferns and Rob highlights some of the best ways to implement these into your yards or shade gardens as well as explains the plentiful varieties around th…
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Thu 01 Jun 2023
Yards and Forests are Finally Green Again
It always happens so quickly in the spring but we've seen an explosion of green in many forests and yards. Rob explains why and how this happens so fast every spring.
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Wed 31 May 2023
Going to Neptune for the Hosta of the Year
Rob covers the latest Hosta of the Year with Neptune while also giving a history lesson on a gardener's favorite, the hosta.
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Tue 30 May 2023
Red, White, & Blue Patriotism in Your Garden
If you're looking to show off a little patriotism in your yard or garden this year, Rob has a bunch of fun and creative ways to highlight the U.S.A. with some red, white, and blue.
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Mon 29 May 2023
Variegated Plants for your Yard and Garden the Hottest Trend
Looking for a new hot trend to add to your yard or garden? Well, it's gotta be variegated plants according to Rob, as they offer a unique look to your home, whether inside or out.
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Fri 26 May 2023
Pay Attention to your Summer Blooming Annuals
Don't forget to pay attention and take care of your summer blooming annuals. Rob covers a variety of ways to maintain these summer beauties in your home, yard, or garden.
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Thu 25 May 2023
Celebrating the Black-eyed Susan
An old-fashioned resurgence for the Black-eyed Susan that celebrates the honor of the perennial plant of the year. Rob explores what makes this old favorite so special and attractive to add to your …
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Wed 24 May 2023
Benefits to Growing Vegetables in Containers
In today's episode, Rob explores the benefits of growing vegetables in containers along with some tips and tricks for success in doing so.
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Tue 23 May 2023
Flowering Vines that are Visually Eye Catching
Looking to add something unique to your backyard or garden? Rob has great options with flowering vines to incorporate into your repertoire.
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Mon 22 May 2023
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