Behold… the Great Pumpkin
Picking the perfect pumpkin is an art. Finding one with the perfect size and shape that can be turned into just the right jack-o-lantern is tougher than it sounds. Whether its orange or white, finding that flawless pumpkin can be made a little easier with just a little assistance. Continue reading
Yellow inner needles
Autumn is officially here; cue the falling leaves, cool nights, and yellowing pine trees. Knowing the cause of the discolored needles will help to know if it is nature taking its course or if it is a disease infecting your trees. Continue reading
Boxelder Bugs
Warm days and cool nights signal that fall is almost here. The pumpkins are just about ready to be picked, the leaves will soon be in full color display and the wolf spiders and crickets will start migrating into the home. Not exactly what you had in mind for a peaceful fall? Find out how to start preparing now to keep these invaders from making themselves at home in your home. Continue reading
Carpenter ant
Carpenter ants are one insect that is often misunderstood. They are an important part in the circle of life in decaying wood. Knowing a little more about these insects will help to understand why they are in a specific location and whether or not it might be possible to control them. Continue reading
Cool season crops. Photo from hortupdate.unl.edu
While some gardeners are ready for the gardening season to be over, others are raring up for another round. If you are one who isn’t quite ready to throw in the trowel, now is the ideal time to start thinking about that fall vegetable garden.
If your turf is looking a little worse for wear, you aren’t alone. There is still hope for a lush green lawn yet this year. Just a few simple steps will help to get a lawn that will make the neighbors jealous. Continue reading
Powdery Mildew on lilac
Spooky looking plants have been sighted all across Central Nebraska. Ghostly white peonies and lilac aren’t possessed, they are infected. Find out what is causing this whitish cast to many favorite landscape plants.
Blossom end rot on tomato. Maintain consistent moisture, try mulching tomatoes first. Don’t reach for the Epsom salts.
Whether you pronounce it to-MAY-to or to-MAH-to, either way you say it they are both delicious. Tomatoes are grown in over 86 percent of home gardens in the United States, but there are many common diseases and problems that can plague tomatoes. With a little help, you can keep your tomatoes in tip top shape.
It is no secret that I am passionate about agriculture. I am a fourth generation agriculturalist, educated in various agricultural sciences, and I love the advancements that science and technology are bringing forward in agriculture and food production daily. I try to share my love of ag on all of my social media platforms. Recently, I […]
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Powdery mildew on lilac. Photo by S. Cochran
Spooky looking plants have been sighted all across Central Nebraska. Ghostly white peonies and lilac aren’t possessed, they are infected. Find out what is causing this whitish cast to many favorite landscape plants.
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