In The Midwest Garden with Rob Zimmer

Lilacs are blooming now and Rob dives into the colorful and fragrant flower that many gardeners enjoy during the season.

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 these important insects flourish.

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.

Dandelions often get the reputation as just a pesky weed, but Rob explores a variety of ways that dandelions are actually a tasty treasure.

Herb gardens are an easy great addition to your home and have a variety of benefits that Rob covers today In The Midwest Garden.

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 the midwest.

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.

Rob covers the latest Hosta of the Year with Neptune while also giving a history lesson on a gardener's favorite, the hosta.

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.

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.

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.

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 garden.

In today's episode, Rob explores the benefits of growing vegetables in containers along with some tips and tricks for success in doing so.

Looking to add something unique to your backyard or garden? Rob has great options with flowering vines to incorporate into your repertoire.

Celebrate 2023 by adding an Orchid to your home! The 2023 plant of the year is a spectacular addition to your home and Rob covers a variety that would be perfect to incorporate in your house plant variety.

Looking for tools and tips to add texture to your yard or garden? Today Rob has a plethora of options and techniques if your garden or yard is lacking texture.

Crabapples are putting on a tremendous show throughout the Midwest right now and Rob explains more about these beautiful trees and what you can do to add them to your yard.

In today's episode, Rob covers a gardener's favorite with spring bulbs. From when and how to plant as well as where to find the best bulbs to include in your garden.

Now is the time to take in the trillium bloom as this native wildlife plant is exploding in the midwest. Rob covers where and what to take in for this bloom as well as how you can incorporate trilliums in your own garden.

With Mother's Day coming up, Rob has a few last-minute suggestions to celebrate that mom in your life that loves gardening and the outdoors.

A colorful garden is certainly eye-catching and today Rob has some suggestions for plants that can add instant impact to your yard.

You might be surprised but dandelions can make a tasty treat and Rob explores a variety of ways for you to dine on dandelions.

If you're looking to build a stunning garden to attract beautiful hummingbirds, Rob has plenty of options in today's episode.

Looking for vegetables to add to your garden but don't have a ton of sunshine? Rob has a variety of choices you can choose from to grow veggies in a shady garden.

Gardener's spring dreams have turned to blooming shrubs and in today's episode Rob lays out a variety of options to include in your garden.