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G97-1341 Landscapes For Shade (Revised April 2003), Anne Streich, Donald E. Janssen, Roch E. Gaussoin, Steven Rodie
G97-1341 Landscapes For Shade (Revised April 2003), Anne Streich, Donald E. Janssen, Roch E. Gaussoin, Steven Rodie
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
The cooling effect of a shade garden in midsummer can be one of life's great pleasures. The combination of shade and dappled sunlight encourages people to stop and enjoy a cool, quiet respite from a busy day.
This NebGuide includes information on gardening in the shade.
G97-1315 Composting Manure And Other Organic Residues, Bahman Eghball
G97-1315 Composting Manure And Other Organic Residues, Bahman Eghball
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Composting is becoming more common in Nebraska because of the many advantages it offers. This NebGuide provides information on the composting process and its management and related issues.
The Composting Process
Composting is the aerobic decomposition of manure or other organic materials in the thermophilic temperature range (104-149°F). The composted material is odorless, fine-textured, and low-moisture and can be bagged and sold for use in gardens, or nurseries or used as fertilizer on cropland with little odor or fly breeding potential. Composting improves the handling characteristics of any organic residue by reducing its volume and weight. Composting can kill pathogens …
G97-1331 Backyard Wildlife To Feed A Hummingbird, Ron J. Johnson, Donald H. Steinegger
G97-1331 Backyard Wildlife To Feed A Hummingbird, Ron J. Johnson, Donald H. Steinegger
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
The sixth in the backyard wildlife series, this NebGuide describes plants and nectar feeding for attracting hummingbirds to your backyard in Nebraska. Four species of hummingbirds are found in Nebraska, one in the east and three in the west. Ruby-throated hummingbirds migrate through eastern Nebraska in spring and fall, and some nest here, mostly along the Missouri river valley. Typically, ruby-throat migration in Nebraska peaks about May 5-17 and September 2-18, but northward migration may occur from April to June and southward flights from August to early October. Broad-tailed and rufous hummingbirds are seen in the Nebraska panhandle during fall …
Ec97-2506 A Place In The Country: The Acreage Owner's Guide, Gary C. Bergman, Corey Brubaker, Kathleen J. Cue, Dennis M. Ferraro, Keith Glewen, Donald E. Janssen, Kevin Kock, Richard J. Lodes, Barbara P. Ogg, Jim Peterson, Warder Shires, Sharon Skipton, Monte Stauffer, David L. Varner
Ec97-2506 A Place In The Country: The Acreage Owner's Guide, Gary C. Bergman, Corey Brubaker, Kathleen J. Cue, Dennis M. Ferraro, Keith Glewen, Donald E. Janssen, Kevin Kock, Richard J. Lodes, Barbara P. Ogg, Jim Peterson, Warder Shires, Sharon Skipton, Monte Stauffer, David L. Varner
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
A special place in the country is often a long-awaited dream. For many it communicates freedom, open space, clean air and unique opportunities to enjoy hobbies, nature and quiet living at its best. Making this a reality not only requires a major financial investment, it also requires careful planning and assessment of the existing property or new homesite under consideration.
This extension circular helps you as an acreage owner make the right decisions when living in the country.
G97-1330 Apple Scab, Diane A. Merrell, Donald Steinegger
G97-1330 Apple Scab, Diane A. Merrell, Donald Steinegger
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Apple scab, caused by the fungus Venturia inaequallis, occurs worldwide wherever apples are grown. Scab is one of the most important diseases of apples and crabapples in Nebraska.
This NebGuide discusses the apple scab disease, its symptoms, disease cycle, and cultural and chemical control. Varieties of apples and crabapples are listed according to their degree of resistance.
Nf97-353 What Is Quality. . . .In A Tomato?, Laurie Hodges
Nf97-353 What Is Quality. . . .In A Tomato?, Laurie Hodges
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebFact examines the many factors affecting tomato quality.