Monday November 18, 2024
Home Horticultural Pesticide Storage
Do you have leftover lawn and garden pesticides you plan to use next year? Nebraska Extension Educator John Fech talks about safe winter pesticide storage to keep products effective for next season.MP3
https://youtu.be/LhFPxWtnVjk
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Tuesday November 12, 2024
Trees for Fall Color
One of the sure signs of fall is the changing colors of our trees. Justin Evertson, the Green Infrastructure Coordinator at the Nebraska Forest Service talks about trees you can plant around your home landscape that offer fantastic fall color. MP3
https://nfs.unl.edu/trees-to-plant
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Friday November 8, 2024
Houseplant Insect Control
Bringing your plants indoors for the winter might mean you’ll have a few unwelcome guests coming in as well. Nebraska Extension Entomologist Kait Chapman talks about keeping common insect pests off your houseplants.MP3
https://youtu.be/cqEYHVEFiqU
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Wednesday November 6, 2024
Ornamental Ground Covers
Ornamental groundcovers are a great way to reduce landscape maintenance while adding color and textural patterns to areas in the landscape. Bob Hendrickson, the Horticulture Program Coordinator with the Nebraska Forest Service says they are also a good tool for dealing with those difficult landscape sites where maintenance is a challenge or it’s hard to get grass and other plants to grow.MP3
https://lancaster.unl.edu/groundcovers-nebraska-landscapes
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Friday September 20, 2024
Growing Plants in a Greenhouse
A hobby greenhouse is a great way to continue gardening all year long. Nebraska Extension Specialist Kim Todd talks about the many plants and activities you can enjoy inside a greenhouse.MP3
https://youtu.be/9ZGIS59dYpA
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Thursday September 19, 2024
Moving Plants Indoors
During the coming weeks it will be important to prepare your houseplants for the move back indoors. Nebraska Extension Associate Educator Scott Evans says there’s a few things to keep in mind before getting your plants back inside.MP3
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Wednesday September 18, 2024
Insect Pests and Fall Sanitation
If you have had insect pests, fall is a great time to cleaning up your garden. Nebraska Entomologist Kait Chapman says cleaning up plant debris now will help you avoid similar pest problems next spring.MP3
https://youtu.be/nv7ABAKdLP8
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Tuesday September 17, 2024
Fall Bulb Planting
Planting bulbs is a fall tradition for many gardeners who love to see flowers bursting out of the soil in early spring. Nebraska Extension Landscape Horticulture Specialist Kim Todd explains that timing and soil temperature is everything.MP3
https://youtu.be/fsPpkSgndFo
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Friday September 6, 2024
Indoor Plant Lights
There are a lot of choices for indoor plant lighting. Nebraska Extension Associate Educator Scott Evans talks about different types of grow lights for your plants this fall and winter.MP3
https://youtu.be/tdimWvKqC04
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Wednesday September 4, 2024
Fall Plants for Pollinators
Pollinators need food and shelter for the upcoming winter months. Nebraska Extension Associate Educator Scott Evans talks about fall blooming plants that are ideal for pollinators.MP3
https://youtu.be/zH2JEd1Oatw
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Tuesday September 3, 2024
Fall Tree Planting
Cooler weather and warm soil are two factors that make fall the ideal season for planting trees. Chrissy Land from the Nebraska Forest Service talks about how to plant trees the right way.MP3
https://youtu.be/PmOKJawjn0s
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Monday September 2, 2024
Protecting Monarch Butterflies
Every year, monarch butterflies undertake a spectacular migration, and their sight brings joy to many Nebraskans. Nebraska Extension Entomologist Kait Chapman says we can help monarch butterfly populations by planting milkweeds and reducing the amount of pesticides we use in our landscapes.MP3
https://newsroom.unl.edu/announce/lancasterextension/14371/81836
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Wednesday August 21, 2024
Fall Garden Sanitation
With fall around the corner, home gardeners will want to make sure they clean up garden waste especially if they’ve had disease and insect problems this season. Nebraska Extension Plant Diagnostician Kyle Broderick discusses the importance of sanitation and crop rotation in gardens.MP3
https://youtu.be/rlJNHa3qkt4
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Monday August 19, 2024
Fall Turf Recommendations
Fall is arguably the most important time to prep your lawn for next spring. Nebraska Extension Turfgrass Specialist Roch Gaussion talks about watering, weeding and whether you should fertilize or not.MP3
https://youtu.be/TT0qc8q_xco
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Thursday August 15, 2024
Mushroom ID
A common sight in our home landscapes are mushrooms. Nebraska Extension Plant Diagnostician Kyle Broderick talks about how you can identify the various types of mushrooms found in and around our homes. MP3
https://youtu.be/WEG6IBnCUR8