Training Sites

If your county is not listed below, please contact your local UNL Extension office for information regarding the closest training location. Note: Training may not occur every year in each county.

2012 Nebraska Master Gardener Connections

University of Nebraska—Lincoln Extension is offering several lawn and garden programs this spring that are open to the public and part of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Master Gardener training program.

February 14 - Vegetables: Growing and Pest Control – Learn about the growth and production of various vegetable crops in the garden, while comparing various pest control measures for effective control. This class will discuss how plant selection, growing environment, production levels, and pest control are dependent on each other throughout the growing season.
- Presented by Sarah Browning, Lancaster County Extension Educator

February 21- Plant I.D. and Plant Diagnostics – What is that “mystery” plant? What is wrong with this plant? Participants will learn basic skills to properly identify plant material, and plant problems. Resources will be shared to help participants build plant identification and diagnostic skills.
- Presented by Kelly Feehan, Platte County Extension Educator, and Natalia Bjorklund, Dodge County Extension Educator

February 28 - Tree Problems: Environmental and Pests – Tree problems can be caused from environmental, mechanical, disease and/or insect issues. Learn how these factors impact the health and quality of trees in the landscape and how to manage them. Examples of various problems will be shared and discussed in this class.
- Presented by Graham Herbst, Community Forest Specialist, Nebraska Forest Service

March 6 - Herbaceous Perennial Management – Expand your plant pallet by correctly choosing, utilizing and growing herbaceous perennial plants as a returning feature of landscapes. Integrate site selection, soil preparation, plant selection, fertility needs, plant division, and pest management skills to further utilize these wonderful plants in a variety of landscape conditions.
- Presented by Kim Todd, Landscape Design Professor and Specialist, UNL

March 13 - Soils and Soil Management – Soil properties and their characteristics greatly influence the success of plant growth and vigor in the landscape. Participants will learn about the characteristics of soil properties, textures, water retention, and nutrient binding to better understand how to prepare and amend soil for optimum plant material growth.
- Presented by Brad Jakubowski, Environmental and Earth Sciences adjunct faculty, Doane College

March 20 – Weed Management Basics – Weed management and control is a constant chore in the landscape. Learn about various types of weeds in the landscape, their growing habits, and how to integrate cultural, mechanical and chemical control measures.
-Presented by Lowell Sandell, Extension Educator, Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, UNL
 

Classes offered in Lincoln, NE
 

• These are available to view with the UNL Campus Extesnion Master Gardener Program
  • Location: 150 Keim Hall East Campus
  • Program cost: $10.00
  • Pre-registration is requested, limited number of seat available.
  • For a registration call (402/472-8973)