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Making a Compost Bin

Starting a compost pile can be as simple as piling yard waste up in a free-standing pile. But to save space in smaller landscapes, hasten decomposition and keep the yard looking neat, create a composting structure. Composting structures can be made from a variety of materials and be as simple or complex as desired.

 

 

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Start Your Garden Right with Healthy Transplants 

Transplants are the way to go with tomatoes, peppers and dozens of other vegetables, as well as many of the annual flowers common in Nebraska gardens. Transplants give long-season crops a head start before being put out in the garden and a chance to produce before fall frost. Annual flowers grown from transplants begin blooming weeks earlier than they would if a gardener planted them from seed. 

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This is the second in a series of food preservation live, virtual classes offered by the Nebraska Extension Food Preservation team.  Learn all about freezing your home grown produce to enjoy later.

 

When: Thu., May 5, 2022 (12:00 PM - 1:15 PM ET)

Many Nebraskans are excited at this time of the year to begin preparations to preserve the great flavors of the growing season at home.  One must follow step-by-step instructions from approved, research tested recipes to assure they preserve a safe home canned product.  The Nebraska food preservation team is happy to announce the first class in their virtual series:  Jelly making LIVE!  Register to participate in a live demonstration of making jelly.  Our food preservation experts will be available to answer all of your questions!  Watch the class from the comfort of your own home!

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