Blossom end rot on tomato. Maintain consistent moisture. Try mulching tomatoes instead of reaching for the Epsom salts.
Without a doubt the interest in gardening and landscaping has been on the rise for many years. In order to find information on how to garden in the past, you had to know who to ask or what book to look in. Today the places to find information are endless. Continue reading
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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Don’t let the idea of starting your own transplants scare you off. Starting your own transplants can be a rewarding experience as long as you follow a few simple rules and have the proper equipment. Continue reading
A snow covered branch. Photo from http://www.extension.iastate.edu
The recent storms have dumped a load of snow across Nebraska, but the warm temperatures have been welcomed with open arms. Take advantage of the warm temperatures to scout for potential issues in your landscape. Continue reading
Bees and Horticulture go hand-in-hand.
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he day you have been waiting for: BEES…Everything you ever wanted to know (and more)series with my colleague and friend, Natalia Bjorklund, UNL Extension Educator and PhD candidate. Natalia and I had a lot of fun getting together and filming these videos (as I am sure you will be able to tell).
Today I want to introduce Natalia to you and give you a feel for who she is. I love her passion and expertise for what she is doing and look forward to working with her again.
In the days to come I will continue to add videos about various questions such as BEE 101, bee habitat, importance of bees, concerns about bees, bees and GMOs, and more.
It is not too late to submit questions if you have any.
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Dr. Lindsay can also be found on:
– Website (http://food.unl.edu/ag-and-food)
– Twitter/Instagram (agwithdrlindsay)
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Tree on the far left was killed by pine wilt. The others quickly became infested.
There is a problem affecting pine trees in Nebraska, pine wilt. Pine wilt is caused by a tiny organism that can produce big problems. With a little education you can be well informed on this problem and know what to do if it happens. Continue reading
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