Upcoming Events


May 25, 1:00 PM
 Southeast Community College


May 31, 12:00 PM
 NEBRASKA STATEWIDE ARBORETUM GREENHOUSE


Jun 7, 12:00 PM
 NEBRASKA STATEWIDE ARBORETUM GREENHOUSE


Jun 13, All Day
 Agricultural Research & Development Center, near Mead


Jun 14, 12:00 PM
 NEBRASKA STATEWIDE ARBORETUM GREENHOUSE

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Green Industry Resources

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Green Industry Calendar

Hort Update- Seasonal Information for the Green Industry

Landscape Diagnostic Guide

Turf iNfo

UNL Viticulture

 

Drought Resources

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension has created a new website that offers resources for those dealing with drought.

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New Green Industry Resource:

The communication guides are laminated, convenient size, four-fold for easy to use.
 
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1. GUIDE FOR COMMUNICATION for the Green Industry
Phrases for: Hiring & Firing | Meeting and Greeting | Common Phrases | Numbers | Colors | Days | Months | Dates & Times, Telling Time | Speed Expressions | Quantity Expressions

2. GUIDE FOR COMMUNICATION for Landscaping & Grounds Keeping
Phrases for: Installation | Maintenance | Weather | Seasons | Terms | Locations | Actions | Quantities | People Descriptions

3. GUIDE FOR COMMUNICATION for Golf & Pond Maintenance
Phrases for: Golf Course Operations | Ornamentals | Pond Maintenance | Soil Types | Plant Types | Bugs | Tools | Driving a Company Vehicle
DVD & Videotape Resources
Horticultural DVD's and videotapes for the commercial horticulture industry and garden enthusiasts. Great for training!

DVD/Videotape narration and content provided by:
John Fech, Extension Educator
UNL Extension in Douglas/Sarpy Counties
(402) 444-7804
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DVD/Videotape Topics
Title: Containers Big & Small

Learn: How Containers are Used in the Landscape | How to Select Containers for Special Uses | How to Select and Place Plants in Containers | Appropriate Use of Containers in Public Places | Who Buys Containers and Why.
(31-minute DVD - $15)

Title: Plants for Problem Places
Learn how to: Analyze a Landscape for Potential Problems | Solve Design Problems with Perennials & Annuals | Use Groundcovers & Vines Effectively | Anticipate Insect & Disease Problems.
(30-minute DVD - $15)

Title: Annuals & Perennials
Learn how to: Design a Flower Bed | Use Proper Cultural Practices | Use Containers Effectively | Divide & Multiple Perennials.
(53-minute DVD - $15)

Title: Lawn Establishment & Renovation - Off to a Good Start
Learn how to: Assess a turfgrass site before renovation | Eliminate the problems of turfgrass establishment | Prepare turfgrass sites for renovation | Establish a turfgrass from seed.
(30-minute VIDEOTAPE - $10)

Title: Making Every Drop Count - Irrigation Efficiency
Learn how to: Schedule irrigation | Measure water distribution | Select irrigation heads | Reduce runoff & water wasted.
(30-minute VIDEOTAPE - $10)

Title: Using Small Trees in the Landscape
Learn how to: Select small trees | Use small trees in the landscape | Use small trees for special purposes | Develop new cultivars.
(30-minute VIDEOTAPE - $10)

Title: Seasonal Rose Care - Essential Maintenance Practices
Learn how to: Plant & transplant roses | Prune roses for health & bloom | Detect disease & insect problems | Protect roses over winter.
(30-minute VIDEOTAPE - $10)

Title: Making Every Drop Count - Irrigation Efficiency
Learn how to: Schedule irrigation | Measure water distribution | Select irrigation heads | Reduce runoff and water wasted.
(30-minute VIDEOTAPE - $10)