July 3, 2006 Care for New and Established Trees to Maintain Health During Drought LINCOLN, Neb. — Continued drought across Nebraska is causing community tree inventories to decline, a Nebraska Forest Service expert said. MoreJuly 3, 2006 Tough Trees Can Handle Whatever Nature Dishes Out LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska is the home of Arbor Day and, as that implies, Nebraskans are tree planters, dotting our prairie state with trees that give us shade and shelter through the year. As we walk through our communities, it's easy to take trees for granted and forget our role in planting and caring for them for generations to come. We should take many lessons from our tree-planting forefathers: plant correctly, plant for the future and plant diversely. MoreJune 28, 2006 Nebraska Scotch Pine Named National Champion LINCOLN, Neb. — A Nebraska Scotch pine was recently named a national champion by the American Forests' National Big Tree Program, once again giving members of the state a reason to acknowledge the state's tree resources, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln communications specialist said. MoreJune 2, 2006 Wildflowers Make Great Additions to Home Landscapes The first annual Nebraska Wildflower Week will be observed from June 3-11, 2006! Typically, this is one of the best times of the year to walk through a prairie, with colorful wildflowers swimming among a sea of fine, abundant grasses. The prairie garden is in its prime too, with lush, green grass and abundant flowers in bloom. MoreJune 2, 2006 Wildflowers and Native Trees Available at Plant Sale LINCOLN, Neb. — A wide variety of native and prairie plants – trees, shrubs, native wildflowers and grasses – will be available at the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum plant sale Saturday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. MoreMay 26, 2006 Invite Kids Outdoors to Garden, Teach Lessons, Build Relationships LINCOLN, Neb. — With the onset of summer and incessant chatter of kids at home, keep gardening in mind as a fun way to keep kids active and learning, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln extension educator said. MoreMay 19, 2006 Garden Tours in Brownville June 10 LINCOLN, Neb. — Walking tours of the Governor Robert W. Furnas Arboretum, several neighboring gardens, and the Whiskey Run Creek Winery will be held in Brownville Saturday, June 10. MoreMay 2, 2006 Spare the Dandelion This spring, before rushing out to attack any dandelions that may have emerged in the lawn, do your trees and shrubs a favor and put away the herbicide. MoreApril 4, 2006 Native Serviceberry Brightens Spring Landscape Spring is the time of year when one of our native shrubs really shines. Clusters of white flowers cover the branches of Amelanchier even before the leaves emerge. Amelanchier has several common names, among them "serviceberry," since in pioneer times it was often the only thing blooming for spring burials, and "Juneberry" for the blueberry-like fruits that follow in June. MoreMarch 22, 2006 Transform Garden Into a Springtime Oasis, Attract Hummingbirds and Butterflies LINCOLN, Neb. — Spring has sprung and before long family and friends will venture onto backyard decks and patios to enjoy the fresh scenery. However, with a little extra planning, onlookers also can welcome some entertaining guests – hummingbirds and butterflies, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln specialist says. More |
