November 2, 2007 Nebraska Forest Service Leading Multi-State Initiative to Prepare for Pest LINCOLN, Neb. — As fall's colors emerge, it's hard to miss the striking gold and purple leaves of ash trees lining streets and roads across the state. MoreNovember 2, 2007 Fall Color in Shrubs Most folks think of trees when they dream of fall color, but there are many shrubs that can put on a fantastic fall show here in Nebraska. Fall is also a great time to plant shrubs, so if you're replacing plants in your landscape or adding new ones, look for varieties with great color this time of year. Garden centers and nurseries usually have a good selection and it's the perfect opportunity to see a plant's fall color before you purchase it. MoreNovember 2, 2007 Is it Emerald Ash Borer? LINCOLN, Neb. — Although it has not yet been detected in Nebraska, some Nebraskans have already lost trees to what they thought was emerald ash borer. MoreOctober 3, 2007 Tree-planting for Success Proper planting is critical to the establishment of healthy, thriving trees. The following planting guidelines have been developed to help new trees get off to a successful start. The recommendations are based on nationally recognized standards as well as experience compiled by the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum and the Nebraska Forest Service. The recommendations assume that an appropriate tree has been selected for the planting site and that the site is suitable for planting. MoreSeptember 18, 2007 Tree Workshops Scheduled LINCOLN, Neb. — Trees are the focus of a series of statewide landscape management workshops in October. The morning workshops, aimed at professional landscapers, need advance registration and offer continuing education credits. Afternoon workshops, aimed at the general public and part of the "ReTree Nebraska" initiative, are free and registration is not required. MoreSeptember 11, 2007 National Champion Cottonwood Near Seward Killed in Summer Storm LINCOLN, Neb. — The nation's largest cottonwood tree once stood near Seward, Neb.; however, this summer the National Champion Tree was overcome by wind damage or a lightning strike and is now dead. MoreSeptember 10, 2007 Engage Your Senses at the 2007 Wild Fruit and Nut Jam LINCOLN, Neb. — Learn to cook with fruits and nuts, watch woodturners share their talents or shop and sample Nebraska jellies, baked goods and other homemade products at the 2007 Wild Fruit and Nut Jam Oct. 6 in Nebraska City. MoreAugust 31, 2007 Asters Bloom in the Fall — Thank Goodness For many weather-weary gardens here in the Great Plains the summer can't end soon enough. The relentless heat and humidity of July and August have taken their toll on many flowering perennials. As the summer season grows old, flower colors begin to fade and the result often is a garden full of green. If you're not ready for plain ol' green then plant some colorful asters to usher in the fall. Asters bloom late into the year – usually in September and October – with masses of daisy-like flowers in shades of pink, red, white, blue, magenta and purple. MoreAugust 8, 2007 Tree Planting and Landscape Improvement Funds Available LINCOLN, Neb. — Tree planting and landscape enhancements for public spaces can get a boost from a grant program coordinated by the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum and Nebraska Forest Service, both based at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. MoreAugust 1, 2007 Call for Conservation, Tree Planting and Educator Award Nominations LINCOLN, Neb. — Nominations now are being accepted for a variety of awards from the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum that honor individuals and organizations for their contributions in the areas of tree-planting, education, community beautification, landscaping, conservation and education. More |
