June 2013
The first weeks of June brought a mixture of storms, heat, and humidity, making haying and other outdoor projects difficult for some. This week's features include emerald ash borers, fresh produce from the spring garden, and raising succulents. Watch for upcoming features with more information on emerald ash borers and preventing pesticide drift.
Nancy Urbanec, UNL Extension, shares selective spring produce ideas and their usage with recipes.
Cathy Schroeder and Jan Maneely from Bluebird Nursery in Clarkson, Nebraska talk about growing plants that need very little water - succulents - in containers.
Monthly Features
- Views from the Land - Dream Big
- Talking Over The Fence - Hay Harvest, Summer Grazing
- Plant of the Month - Chicory
- Animal of the Month - Mourning Dove
- Monthly Insect - Mosquitoes
- Monthly Weed - Purslane
- Drinking Water Q/A - Sluggish Septic
Check It Out
Vegetables in Heat and Drought, April 25, 2013
The key for caring for vegetable gardens this summer will be to keep them well watered. Nicole Stoner, UNL Extension Educator.
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Checking Lawn Irrigation Systems, April 17, 2013
There are several different problems to look for when checking lawn irrigation systems in the spring. John Fech, UNL Extension Educator in Horticulture. John Fech, UNL Extension Educator
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Harvesting Rain, April 2, 2013
Methods of rain harvesting include using rain barrels, cisterns, rain gardens and bioretention gardens. Kelly Feehan, UNL Extension Educator
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Musk Thistle in Drought, April 5, 2013
A series of studies on musk thistles shows weather can be a significant influence on this noxious weed. Steve Young, UNL Extension Weed Ecologist
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