Wednesday December 13, 2023
Holiday Plant Selections
Poinsettias, flowering cactus, and amaryllis add festive cheer to any home. Nebraska Extension Associate Educator Scott Evans talks about these popular plants and how to keep them blooming throughout the holiday season.MP3
https://youtu.be/zuOZSBO0rdw
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Monday December 11, 2023
USDA Plant Hardiness Map Update
Changes in the USDA plant hardiness zones have shown the state is getting a little warmer. Nebraska Extension Landscape Horticulture Specialist Kim Todd talks about how changes in the hardiness zones affect home gardeners in Nebraska.MP3
https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/
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Tuesday November 28, 2023
Dormant Turf Seeding
Looking for an easy away to fill in those bare spots in your home turf? Nebraska Extension Turfgrass Specialist Roch Gaussoin says dormant lawn seeding could be a great way to green up your turf this spring.MP3
https://youtu.be/yIydxHIbDbA
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Thursday November 23, 2023
Holiday Plant Care
During the holidays, poinsettias, flowering cactus, and Amaryllis become the decorative plant of choice for many. Nebraska Extension Educator Terri James talks about holiday plant selection and how to care for them.MP3
https://lancaster.unl.edu/holiday-plant-aftercare
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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Fall Rose Pruning
The usual time to prune roses is in the winter or spring. Nebraska Extension Specialist Kim Todd says you can do some pruning now, but be cautious not to prune too much. MP3
https://lancaster.unl.edu/spring-rose-pruning
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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Indoor Plant Lighting
There are a lot of choices for indoor plant lighting. Nebraska Extension Associate Educator Scott Evans talks about different types of indoor lighting options for your plants. MP3
https://youtu.be/tdimWvKqC04
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Monday, November 13, 2023
Houseplant Insect Control
Bringing your plants indoors might mean you’ll have a few unwelcome guests coming into your home as well. Extension Entomologist Kait Chapman talks about keeping common insect pests off your houseplants. MP3
https://youtu.be/cqEYHVEFiqU
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Friday November 3, 2023
Fall Tree Care
Going into cooler fall weather means you’ll need to give your trees some attention before the winter. Nebraska Extension Educator John Fech says this is especially true for younger or newly planted trees. MP3
https://youtu.be/xuSAJOTL9dQ
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Friday October 13, 2023
Landscape Water Needs
Different landscape plants have different water requirements. Nebraska Extension Educator John Fech says it’s a good idea to know the water needs of your plants and shrubs so they can thrive. MP3
https://youtu.be/BZVMHhBobpA
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Wednesday October 11, 2023
Fall Tree Planting
Warm soils, cool nights and rain make fall a great time to plant trees. Justin Evertson, Assistant Director of the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum says six weeks before the first sign of hard frost is the ideal time to plan young trees.MP3
https://plantnebraska.org/
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Monday October 9, 2023
Garden Notes
Keeping records or a diary about your home garden can be an extremely valuable resource for future crops. Nebraska Extension Educator John Porter talks about keeping good notes from this year’s gardening season.MP3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zo5d-7zQKaU
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Friday October 6, 2023
Fall Bloomers
If you’re looking to spruce up your landscape in the cooler fall months, there are some ornamentals that thrive when others are fading. Bob Hedrickson from the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum talks about why asters could be the perfect choice for fall color.MP3
https://plantnebraska.org/
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Wednesday September 20, 2023
Waterwise Landscapes
Nebraska has had some hot and dry weather and even drought conditions recently. Justin Evertson from the Nebraska Forest Service encourages homeowners to try a waterwise home landscape. MP3
https://plantnebraska.org/
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Friday September 15, 2023
Fall Tree Planting
Cooler weather and warmer soil make fall the ideal time to plant a tree. Chrissy Land from the Nebraska Forest Service talks about the right way to plant trees.MP3
https://youtu.be/PmOKJawjn0s
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Thursday September 14, 2023
Fall Plants for Pollinators
Just like the rest of us, pollinators need food and shelter for the upcoming fall and winter. Nebraska Extension Associate Educator Scott Evans talks about fall blooming plants that provide food and shelter for pollinators.MP3
https://youtu.be/zH2JEd1Oatw