GROBigRed Virtual Learning | Horticulture, Landscape, and Environmental Systems

Join us for the next GRO Big Red Virtual Learning program series, starting October 10th.

This 3-part, free webinar series - delivered via Zoom - is a great opportunity to join experts from Nebraska Extension to learn and ask questions! All programs are on Tuesdays from 7-8 PM CT.

Solutions Gardening - October 10, 2023 | Register Here

Every landscape is a unique combination of sun, shade, soil type, available moisture, wind exposure and many other factors. Choosing the best plants, which will thrive given each site's unique challenges and opportunities, is the first consideration on the road to success. Common challenges found in landscapes include shade, wet soil, hot dry locations and wildlife activity. In this presentation, Sarah will discuss perennials and shrubs which can thrive under each of these conditions, helping to keep these landscape sites low maintenance yet filled with beautiful, healthy plants. Presenter: Sarah Browning, Nebraska Extension Educator

Shade Tree Pruning - October 17, 2023 | Register Here

Pruning is as much an art as it is science. Join us to uncover the science behind the pruning timeline, techniques, and tools used in pruning shade trees the correct way. Presenter: Elizabeth Exstrom, Nebraska Extension Educator

Fruits in the Home Garden - October 24, 2023 | Register Here

Learn about common, unusual, and native fruits and how to incorporate them into your home garden. We’ll discuss fruit options for Nebraska’s growing zones and basic establishment and management for bountiful harvests. Presenter: John Porter, Nebraska Extension Educator

Watch the Recordings from the August Programs:

Lawn Care for Healthy Lawns & Rehabilitating Languishing Lawns - August 15, 2023 | Recording

Whether your lawn is healthy or struggling, there are many best practices to ensure it remains a vibrant part of the overall landscape. This program will provide information on when to fertilize, how to water, the importance of aeration, controlling weeds and how to return an ailing lawn to health. Presenter: John Fech, Nebraska Extension Educator

Safely Preserve Foods - August 22, 2023 | Recording

Whether canning, freezing, or dehydrating – preserving foods at home is a great way to use up produce, build food storage and save time. Join Nancy as she provides established and trusted research-based food preservation information, while maintaining nutritional value, texture and flavor. Presenter: Nancy Urbanec, Nebraska Extension Educator

Fall Landscape Playbook - August 29, 2023 | Recording

Fall is a great time to get many landscape tasks accomplished. Join us for a discussion of four common landscape projects listed in order of attack, including fall weed control, dividing perennials, tree & shrub planting and composting. Presenter: Sarah Browning, Nebraska Extension Educator

Presentation Recordings

Available below and on the GROBigRed Virtual Learning Series YouTube channel, go.unl.edu/grobigredtube.

Food Preservation