Nebraska Gardener

05/19/2026

04/17/2026

A Freeze May Hit Yards and Gardens This Week!
Take action now to prevent damage to plants before temperatures dip below freezing.
• Unhook hoses and protect backflow preventers.
• Don’t walk or work on lawns showing frost.
• Save tender plants from a cold demise, bring them inside or cover with staked bed sheets overnight until the frost disappears.

04/17/2026

Mark your calendars for April 28&29 and May 13&14 for the wildflower and pollinator plant sale in North Platte at the UNL WCREEC!

04/15/2026

Incoming cold temperatures can damage to fruit tree blossoms. Damage levels depends on flower stage, temperature and duration of cold temperatures.

https://extension.usu.edu/productionhort/files/CriticalTemperaturesFrostDamageFruitTrees.pdf

04/07/2026

Here are simple tips on how to inspect trees and shrubs after fire damage.

Hazard trees are those that are likely to fail or fall. Learn to assess trees based on risk factors such as species, root damage and decay.

04/02/2026

Mark your calendars! Come pick up some awesome plants and support our transition students at their sale, May 4-5th at the UNL WCREEC in North Platte!

04/02/2026

Soil temperatures at the four-inch depth are warm enough to now plant lettuce, onions, peas, carrots, beets, onions and now potatoes across Nebraska!