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December Newsletter
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Poinsettia Sale - UNL Horticulture Club
In-person sale is Dec. 4th from 10 am - 4 pm.
Teaching Greenhouse West — 3850 Center St., Lincoln, NE 68503
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When UNL horticulture student Ella Jorgensen walks through a garden, she doesn’t just see petals and stems — she sees possibility. Growing up in Cortland, Nebraska, Ella learned early how plants connect people, creativity, and place. After transferring to the University of
Nebraska–Lincoln, her passion for horticulture flourished, catching the attention of professors and greenhouse professionals alike. While working at Campbell’s Nursery, Ella noticed how many beautiful flowers were removed during routine plant care. Instead of letting them go to waste, she began pressing, preserving, and transforming them into earrings, stickers, portraits, and other botanical art pieces. Now, through her small business — Crusty Leaf Company — Ella gives discarded petals a second life, turning greenhouse “waste” into handmade works of art.
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Want to Build a Windbreak?
Work with NRD and Nebraska Forest Service
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Thinking about planting a windbreak on your property? Before you start digging, it’s essential to plan carefully — from understanding your site and soil to choosing the right tree species and spacing. The NRD and Nebraska Forest Service walk you through everything you need to know to design a successful windbreak.
Learn how to:
✅ Determine your windbreak’s purpose (wind control, snow, screening)
✅ Identify prevailing winds and interpret soil data
✅ Choose the best trees and shrubs for your property
✅ Prepare your planting site for long-term success
Proper planning now means healthier trees and faster results later.
👉 Visit https://www.nrdnet.org to contact your local NRD or https://nfs.unl.edu/find-forester/ to find your Nebraska Forest Service forester to get personalized help designing your windbreak today.
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Date: Jan. 13, 2026 – Jan. 15, 2026
Location: LaVista Conference Center
12520 Westport Pkwy
LaVista NE 68128
Details: Three-day conference providing continuing education from speakers in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln turfgrass program, the University of Nebraska Extension, and turfgrass industry leaders across the United States. There are also recertification pesticide applicators for Ornamental and Turf Pest control and GCSAA Credits.
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Daily: Nov. 1, 2025 – Feb. 28, 2026
Time: Starts at 7:30 am
Love Library North & Link
Room: The Link
1300 R St
Lincoln NE 68508
Details: The thoughts, life, and creative process of an artist are revealed to the public in The Muck, the Seeds, the Weeds, the Blossoming: The Journals of Karen Blessen, an exhibit that features 24 of Karen Blessen’s journals recently donated to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Libraries Archives & Special Collections.
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Watch Backyard Farmer on YouTube
Full shows and featured segments from the past 10 years are all available on YouTube.
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Watch Backyard Farmer April-September every Thursday Night at 7pm CT on Nebraska Public
Media.
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