Dandelions
Spring has officially sprung. The crabapples and flowering pears are in full bloom. Tulips and daffodils are starting their flower show. Henbit and dandelions are looking gorgeous. Are the last two not quite the kinds of spring flowers you want in your landscape? If so, there are some things you can do. The key to knowing what to do when depends on the weed, but it all comes down to proper identification of the enemy and its life cycle. Continue reading
Should be a great program tonight 😀
Have you been interested in starting your own garden?  Have you been vegetable gardening for years but are curious about the latest trends and ways to raise vegetables?  Do you have a particular pest or disease that continues to plaque your garden produce?  Then this Thursday’s (April 16th) Clay County Vegetable Gardening workshop is for you!  Join us for an enjoyable evening of learning and fellowship.  There is a $5 fee to cover light refreshments and materials….and as always, plants will be the doorprizes 🙂 Please RSVP to jrees2@unl.edu or (402) 762-3644.  See you there!
You know what they say, April showers bring May flowers, weeds, and earthworms. The last two usually aren’t part of the rhyme, but this year we will make an exception. Find out what you can do to make sure the May flowers in your lawn aren’t unwanted weeds and how to keep earthworms under control. Continue reading
Vegetable Gardening Workshop To Be Offered
Learn about vegetable gardening methods, rots & spots, and produce safety practices
Want to grow your own food in your own vegetable garden, but not quite sure where to start? Nebraska Extension Educators will be teaching evening workshops to help gardeners and homeowners learn the basics of vegetable gardening Continue reading
Awesome opportunity for youth to learn more about crops.
Are you interested in science, agriculture, plants, crops, insects, or diseases? If so, join our team of detectives to solve crop-related problems in the Crop Science Investigation (CSI) Big Red Camp! Become a detective while participating in hands-on sessions to learn about and increase your knowledge of crops, science, and agricultural careers. Youth detectives will interact with agronomic professionals across Nebraska to solve experiments in: nutrient management; managing disease, insect and weed problems; water management; crop production, and much more! Do you have what it takes to become a CSI detective?
Youth who attend Big Red Camp – Crop Science learn about crop production and have the opportunity in investigate what pests might be present in the field.
There are a variety of careers related to plant sciences such as: Agricultural Communicator; Agronomist; Crop Consultant; Crop Insurance Adjuster; Educator; Co-op Manager; Farmer or Rancher; Farm Credit Banker; Field or…
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