Features updated February 7, 2012:
Articles & Resources
- Annuals, Perennials, Bulbs, Ornamental Grasses & Vines
- Diseases & Pests
- Gardens
- Fruit Trees & Small Fruits
- General Horticulture
- Houseplants
- Landscape
- Lawn Care
- Trees & Shrubs
- Vegetables, Garden Fruits & Herbs
University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension in Lancaster County is your on-line yard and garden educational resource. The information on this Web site is valid for residents of southeastern Nebraska. It may or may not apply in your area. If you live outside southeastern Nebraska, visit your local university extension office.
More Resources:
Be a Master Gardener! Join Us!
2012 Training for New Master Gardener Volunteers in Lancaster County Begins in February. Please Join us!
- Do you want to learn more about vegetable gardening and landscaping?
- Do you have a passion for tree planting?
- Do you enjoy volunteering and sharing your knowledge with others?
Master Gardener volunteers serve an important role to extend horticulture education and outreach from UNL Extension.
For more information about becoming a Lancaster County Master Gardener, contact: Mary Jane Frogge, UNL Extension in Lancaster County at (402) 441-7180. Learn more
IMPORTANT: If you live outside of Lancaster County, Nebraska and are interested in being a Master Gardener, contact your local extension office. Find your office here
Upcoming Events
FREE Good Agricultural Practices Trainings in January/February for Fruit & Vegetable Growers - Registrations due one week prior to the session you want to attend. These one-day training sessions are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Details, Locations & On-line Registration
Growing Nuts in Nebraska: Hundreds of farmers, both large and small grow nut crops in Nebraska. Black walnuts and pecans are favorites, but chestnut and hickory are specialty crops that can also bring income to landowners. Webinar Feb. 9, Seminar Feb. 23 Details
UNL Extension Horticulture & Environmental Education Speaker's List
We Teach...
...Composting
...Tree & Flower Selection
...Turfgrass Management
...Growing Wildflowers
All speaker requests are subject to availability. Please note that due to the volume of requests received, groups are limited to one horticulture program request per year. A minimum of 30 days notice are required for all speaker visits. Staff will contact you with a confirmation call or e-mail. A $25.00 donation to the UNL Master Gardener program is requested for all presentations and there may be an additional fee involved for supplies with certain programs.
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Master Gardeners
Youth Gardening
4-H
Garden Center Update
DVD's and videotapes for the commercial horticulture industry and garden enthusiasts. Great for training!
New Resources:
Español a inglés - English to Spanish: Communication Guides for the Green Industry
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension in Lancaster County is your on-line yard and garden educational resource. The information on this Web site is valid for residents of southeastern Nebraska. It may or may not apply in your area. If you live outside southeastern Nebraska, visit your local university extension office.
