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We talk about them all the time, but what exactly is a sedge? Why can’t we call them grasses? Why do we love them so much? Bob Henrickson joins us this week to answer all our sedge questions!

For more in-depth show notes visit Bloom Box: Growing Deeper at: https://plantnebraska.org/podcast

For early access to new episodes, photos, and other behind the scenes content, join us on Patreon. For $5/month you'll receive exclusive content or early access to podcasts and other resources while supporting our efforts to Plant Nebraska. https://www.patreon.com/NebraskaStatewideArboretum

Send us your questions at growingwithbloombox@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail.

Learn more about the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum: https://plantnebraska.org

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Episode 87: What is a Sedge?

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published about a year ago

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We talk about them all the time, but what exactly is a sedge? Why can’t we call them grasses? Why do we love them so much? Bob Henrickson joins us this week to answer all our sedge questions!

For more in-depth show notes visit Bloom Box: Growing Deeper at: https://plantnebraska.org/podcast

Send us your questions at growingwithbloombox@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail.

Learn more about the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum: https://plantnebraska.org

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#Science #Gardening #Lifestyle #Podcasting Education #Environment #Sarah Buckley & Hanna Pinneo #Hanna Pinneo #Sarah Buckley

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Episode 89: Summer Sparklers 52:43

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Sarah Browning joins us for the first time to discuss our favorite mid-summer blooms. These are some of our go-to plants to keep color in the garden all summer long. Not every summer is as rainy as this one, in dry years full summer color can be a challenge, but these dependable species have become favorites for their drought and heat tolerance. For more in-depth show notes visit Bloom Box: Growing Deeper at: https://plantnebraska.org/podcast For early access to new episodes, photos, and other behind the scenes content, join us on Patreon. For $5/month you'll receive exclusive content or early access to podcasts and other resources while supporting our efforts to Plant Nebraska. https://www.patreon.com/NebraskaStatewideArboretum Send us your questions at growingwithbloombox@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail. Follow us @NebraskaStatewideArboretum on Facebook and Instagram Learn more about the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum: https://plantnebraska.org…

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Episode 88: Our Problem Areas 41:53

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Every gardener has “that spot” that they aren’t happy with but aren’t sure what to do about it. This week we’re reviewing our problem areas, some success stories, and some ongoing struggles. We would love to hear your stories as well! Share a success story and give us all hope or share an area you aren’t sure how to approach and maybe someone will have a suggestion (or at least commiseration). For more in-depth show notes visit Bloom Box: Growing Deeper at: https://plantnebraska.org/podcast For early access to new episodes, photos, and other behind the scenes content, join us on Patreon. For $5/month you'll receive exclusive content or early access to podcasts and other resources while supporting our efforts to Plant Nebraska. https://www.patreon.com/NebraskaStatewideArboretum Send us your questions at growingwithbloombox@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail. Follow us @NebraskaStatewideArboretum on Facebook and Instagram Learn more about the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum: https://plantnebraska.org…

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Episode 87: What is a Sedge? 54:30

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We talk about them all the time, but what exactly is a sedge? Why can’t we call them grasses? Why do we love them so much? Bob Henrickson joins us this week to answer all our sedge questions! For more in-depth show notes visit Bloom Box: Growing Deeper at: https://plantnebraska.org/podcast For early access to new episodes, photos, and other behind the scenes content, join us on Patreon. For $5/month you'll receive exclusive content or early access to podcasts and other resources while supporting our efforts to Plant Nebraska. https://www.patreon.com/NebraskaStatewideArboretum Send us your questions at growingwithbloombox@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail. Follow us @NebraskaStatewideArboretum on Facebook and Instagram Learn more about the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum: https://plantnebraska.org…

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Episode 86: The Importance of Grasses 1:08:24

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We love grasses, native, ornamental, even annual! It's hard to imagine gardening in the Great Plains without them. They create the base and backdrop for native flowers while creating a sense of place in a prairie state. Grasses are also critical habitat for butterflies, moths, and other pollinating insects. Learn more about becoming a member of the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. For more in-depth show notes visit Bloom Box: Growing Deeper at: https://plantnebraska.org/podcast Send us your questions at growingwithbloombox@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail. Find us on Patreon for early episode releases and extra photos Follow us @NEBloomBox on Facebook and Instagram Follow us @growingwithbloombox on Pinterest Learn more about Bloom Box: https://plantnebraska.org/bloom-box Learn more about the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum: https://plantnebraska.org…

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Episode 85: Our Favorite Public Gardens to Visit 38:17

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Need help planning a summer vacation or family trip? Justin Evertson (Green Infrastructure Coordinator) and John Woodworth (Community Forester) join us to talk about our favorite trips to public gardens across the state. Through the American Horticultural Society's reciprocal admissions program, NSA members can receive perks like free admission, free parking, entrance to special exhibits, and other discounts at over 380 public gardens across North America! Learn more about becoming a member of the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. For more in-depth show notes visit Bloom Box: Growing Deeper at: https://plantnebraska.org/podcast Send us your questions at growingwithbloombox@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail. Follow us @NEBloomBox on Facebook and Instagram Follow us @growingwithbloombox on Pinterest Learn more about Bloom Box: https://plantnebraska.org/bloom-box Learn more about the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum: https://plantnebraska.org…

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Episode 85: Our Favorite Public Gardens to Visit 38:17

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Nebraska's Trees Need Your Help This Week! 5:24

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This information and scripts for emails and phone calls are available here: https://plantnebraska.org/how-to-help/advocacy.html The President’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026 “Skinny Budget” threatens to eliminate the U.S. Forest Service’s State, Private, and Tribal Forestry (SPTF) programs—a move that would have devastating consequences for communities, volunteer fire departments, landowners, and forests across Nebraska. These programs directly support wildfire prevention, volunteer fire departments, reforestation, community forestry, forest health, and rural economic resilience. Their elimination would leave Nebraska communities without the resources, tools, and partnerships needed to protect lives, property, and the environment. These programs provide funding for various community forestry activities, including: NFS technical assistance to help communities make informed decisions, such as tree inventories, inventory software access, evaluation of at-risk trees, arborist training, municipal staff training, tree board assistance, ordinance drafting, forest management support, and much more. Support for programs like Tree City USA, Tree Care workshops, and events. Arborist support includes low-cost or free CEU trainings and arborist prep. Forest health diagnostics and monitoring. Pass-through funding for initiatives like the Free Tree for Fall Tree Planting program and the IRA. In addition, federal funding provides: Equipment and training for volunteer fire districts Wildfire mitigation funding Forest management activities. You can take immediate action to help preserve these essential programs by: 1. Contact Nebraska's Congressional Delegation Reach out to your Representative and U.S. Senators by phone, email, or letter and urge them to protect funding for SPTF programs in the FY 2026 budget. You can find contact information for Nebraska’s federal delegation here: Senator Deb Fischer: https://www.fischer.senate.gov/public/?p=email-deb Washington, D.C. office (202) 224-6551 Senator Pete Ricketts: https://www.ricketts.senate.gov/contact/share-your-opinion/ Washington, D.C. office (202) 224-4224 Find your U.S. House Representative: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative District 1: Congressman Mike Flood : https://flood.house.gov/contact Washington, D.C. office (202) 225-4806 District 2: Congressman Don Bacon : https://bacon.house.gov/contact/ Washington, D.C. office (202) 225-4155 District 3: Congressman Adrian, Smith: https://adriansmith.house.gov/address_authentication?form=/contact Washington, D.C. office (202) 225-6435 2. Share Your Story When you reach out, please be specific and personal. Share how these forestry programs have made a difference in your life, community, or work. Whether you are a fire chief, city leader, landowner, or citizen advocate, your voice and your experience are powerful. Please consider including: How your community has benefited from SPTF-supported projects or funding. How these programs have helped prevent wildfire or improve forest health. What the consequences would be if this funding is lost.…

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Episode 84: Our Signature Plants 51:12

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We know our listeners enjoy learning about plants they should consider or try each year and we like to make those lists based on a theme. We've done pollinator habitat, we've done other wildlife, we've done shrubs, etc. This year we're going through our team (at the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum and Nebraska Forest Service) and sharing everyone's signature, or favorite plants. Anyone who regularly designs landscapes, helps people select plants, or influences what is planted in public spaces eventually ends up with a toolbox of their favorite species. These are our tried and true, dependable problem solving plants- or just our favorites to see growing. For more in-depth show notes visit Bloom Box: Growing Deeper at: https://plantnebraska.org/podcast Send us your questions at growingwithbloombox@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail. Follow us @NEBloomBox on Facebook and Instagram Follow us @growingwithbloombox on Pinterest Learn more about Bloom Box: https://plantnebraska.org/bloom-box Learn more about the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum: https://plantnebraska.org…

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Episode 83: Screening with Living Fences 52:30

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Plants are often used to screen visually, for protection from wind, and to limit sound pollution from roadways. One of the most common questions we get is how to select trees, shrubs, grasses (and even perennials) for use in a screen or ‘Living Fence’. Today we’re discussing some of our go-to plants as well as the framework for designing a living fence or creating a visual screen. For more in-depth show notes visit Bloom Box: Growing Deeper at: https://plantnebraska.org/podcast For early access to new episodes, photos, and other behind the scenes content, join us on Patreon. For $5/month you'll receive exclusive content or early access to podcasts and other resources while supporting our efforts to Plant Nebraska. https://www.patreon.com/NebraskaStatewideArboretum Send us your questions at growingwithbloombox@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail. Follow us @NebraskaStatewideArboretum on Facebook and Instagram Learn more about Bloom Box: https://plantnebraska.org/bloom-box Learn more about the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum: https://plantnebraska.org. For $5/month you'll receive exclusive content or early access to podcasts and other resources while supporting our efforts to Plant Nebraska. https://www.patreon.com/NebraskaStatewideArboretum Send us your questions at growingwithbloombox@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail. Follow us @NebraskaStatewideArboretum on Facebook and Instagram Learn more about Bloom Box: https://plantnebraska.org/bloom-box Learn more about the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum: https://plantnebraska.org…

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Bonus Episode: Happy Earth Day with Neil deGrasse Tyson! 37:07

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Thanks to the Lied Center, we had the opportunity to meet Dr. Tyson over Zoom and ask him two questions related to his Cosmic Perspective talk! He will be at the Lied Center tonight for a sold-out show. This week we’re partnering with the Lied Center to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day, check out the show notes for our tips and events. We hope to see you at Spring Affair this weekend! For more in-depth show notes visit Bloom Box: Growing Deeper at: ttps://plantnebraska.org/podcast For early access to new episodes, photos, and other behind the scenes content, join us on Patreon. For $5/month you'll receive exclusive content or early access to podcasts and other resources while supporting our efforts to Plant Nebraska. https://www.patreon.com/NebraskaStatewideArboretum Send us your questions at growingwithbloombox@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail. Follow us @NebraskaStatewideArboretum on Facebook and Instagram Learn more about Bloom Box: https://plantnebraska.org/bloom-box Learn more about the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum: https://plantnebraska.org…

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Episode 82: Keystone Species 48:47

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This week, we're Growing Deeper into a topic introduced in an episode of our Plant Talk webinar series (watch here). Keystone species, an idea discussed by entomologist Doug Tallamy in several of his books, are a foundation of healthy, functioning habitat. Today we're discussing some of the keystone species of the Great Plains and how understanding this theory impacts the way we design urban greenspaces. You don't want to miss the full show notes this week, they are packed full of great (and a few funny) links! https://plantnebraska.org/podcast Send us your questions at growingwithbloombox@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail. Follow us @NEBloomBox on Facebook and Instagram Follow us @growingwithbloombox on Pinterest Learn more about Bloom Box: https://plantnebraska.org/bloom-box Learn more about the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum: https://plantnebraska.org…

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Flashback: Preparing a New Garden Bed 50:20

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This was by far been one of the most popular episodes we have recorded. It's practical, it's helpful, and it brings us hope of spring and new projects. Whether you are a new or longtime listener, we hope you enjoy this look back at how to prepare a new garden bed or get ready to replant an old one. An insider tip: as gardeners we're always in a hurry to get outside so we often shorten well used phrases like "preparing a new bed" to "bed prep". We talk about everything from killing and removing turf to improving your soil and composting. We also share our favorite garden tools and how to maintain them, so they work for you and not against you. For more in-depth show notes visit Bloom Box: Growing Deeper at: https://plantnebraska.org/podcast Send us your questions at growingwithbloombox@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail. Follow us @NEBloomBox on Facebook and Instagram Follow us @growingwithbloombox on Pinterest Learn more about Bloom Box: https://plantnebraska.org/bloom-box Learn more about the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum: https://plantnebraska.org…

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Episode 80: When We Compromise 51:20

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There are so many things to keep in mind when trying to garden sustainably and it would be tempting to think they are all black and white issues, “ choose this not that and you’ll have the perfect, ecologically friendly garden ”. In this episode we’re sharing specific choices we’ve had to make in our own gardens based on available time, physical ability, budget, and problems we’ve needed to solve. For more in-depth show notes visit Bloom Box: Growing Deeper at: https://plantnebraska.org/podcast Send us your questions at growingwithbloombox@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail. Follow us @NEBloomBox on Facebook and Instagram Follow us @growingwithbloombox on Pinterest Learn more about Bloom Box: https://plantnebraska.org/bloom-box Learn more about the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum: https://plantnebraska.org…

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Q&A: Planting Near Underground Powerlines 11:12

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Thank you Hannah for your question about planting near buried utilities! We though your question was common enough to answer on it's own instead of during another episode. This is a complicated topic since every neighborhood is designed a little different. Always call 811 and refer to your local ordinances (rules) for planting near utilities. For more in-depth show notes visit Bloom Box: Growing Deeper at: https://plantnebraska.org/podcast Send us your questions at growingwithbloombox@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail. Follow us @NEBloomBox on Facebook and Instagram Follow us @growingwithbloombox on Pinterest Learn more about Bloom Box: https://plantnebraska.org/bloom-box Learn more about the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum: https://plantnebraska.org…

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Episode 79: Change Starts With You 43:48

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The 2025 issue of The Seed (our largest annual publication) is out and we're giving you practical tips and steps to advocating for tree planting and greenspaces in your community! Whether you see yourself as a hands on volunteer, a vocal advocate, or a future member of a committee or tree board, we hope to inspire you to take the first step to guiding your own community to plant for the future. Read The Seed (current and past issues) For more in-depth show notes visit Bloom Box: Growing Deeper at: https://plantnebraska.org/podcast Send us your questions at growingwithbloombox@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail. Follow us @NEBloomBox on Facebook and Instagram Follow us @growingwithbloombox on Pinterest Learn more about Bloom Box: https://plantnebraska.org/bloom-box Learn more about the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum: https://plantnebraska.org…

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Flashback: All About Soil 47:14

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This week we are replaying one of our most popular early episodes. All about soil; what it is, what it isn’t, what lives in it, why it’s so important, and what we can do to improve and protect it. It may be a little cold to go outside but we'll offer you a hint of spring and walk you through learning what kind of soil you have and what that means for your plant choices and your garden. Understanding your soil is a key starting place, so if you're planning to create a new garden bed this spring, you'll be prepared to get a 'feel' for things once the ground thaws. How to ID your soil type. More info on Epsom Salt. Watch Bob "chunk" his garden soil. Chunking is a great way to loosen soil for planting without breaking down the soil structure. For more in-depth show notes visit Bloom Box: Growing Deeper at: https://plantnebraska.org/podcast Send us your questions at growingwithbloombox@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail. Follow us @NEBloomBox on Facebook and Instagram Follow us @growingwithbloombox on Pinterest Learn more about Bloom Box: https://plantnebraska.org/bloom-box Learn more about the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum: https://plantnebraska.org…

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Episode 78: Why We Plant Nebraska 49:22

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The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum mission is to plant Nebraska for healthy people, vibrant communities, and a resilient environment. This week we're reflecting on what this means to us and why, when our jobs often involve more people and paperwork than plants, we continue to be inspired to keep planting. We truly have a wonderful team to work with and we were glad the whole NSA team and our community forestry partners at the Nebraska Forest Service we willing to share their stories! In this episode we hear from: Kendall Weyers, Sustainable Communities Coordinator Brad Kindler, Sustainable Landscape Specialist Justin Evertson, Green Infrastructure Coordinator Michelle DeRusha, Communications and Events Coordinator Chrissy Land, Western Nebraska Community Forester Bob Henrickson, Horticulture Program Coordinator Toby Burnham, Member and Affiliate Coordinator Christina Hoyt, Community Landscapes and Forest Health Bureau Chief NSA Staff Listing For more in-depth show notes visit Bloom Box: Growing Deeper at: https://plantnebraska.org/podcast Send us your questions at growingwithbloombox@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail. Follow us @NEBloomBox on Facebook and Instagram Follow us @growingwithbloombox on Pinterest Learn more about Bloom Box: https://plantnebraska.org/bloom-box Learn more about the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum: https://plantnebraska.org…

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Episode 77: Gardening Resolutions 2025 36:56

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Sarah and Hanna review their resolutions from last year, plan their 2025 garden projects and share their predictions of what will be in and what will be out this year. For more in-depth show notes visit Bloom Box: Growing Deeper at: https://plantnebraska.org/podcast Send us your questions at growingwithbloombox@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail. Follow us @NEBloomBox on Facebook and Instagram Follow us @growingwithbloombox on Pinterest Learn more about Bloom Box: https://plantnebraska.org/bloom-box Learn more about the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum: https://plantnebraska.org…

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Episode 76: Great Plants 2025 45:38

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Bob Henrickson joins us to announce the 2025 Great Plants for the Great Plains selections! For more in-depth show notes visit Bloom Box: Growing Deeper at: https://plantnebraska.org/podcast Send us your questions at growingwithbloombox@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail. Follow us @NEBloomBox on Facebook and Instagram Follow us @growingwithbloombox on Pinterest Learn more about Bloom Box: https://plantnebraska.org/bloom-box Learn more about the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum: https://plantnebraska.org…

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Episode 75: Friluftsliv 38:18

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Friluftsliv, translated as "free air life", is the Norwegian value of time spent in the outdoors. Michelle, whose family fully embraces friluftsliv, introduced us to the idea last episode during our book review. We've thought of several ways that we practice the free air life, intentionally or naturally, to share and have decided to join Norway in declaring 2025 the year of friluftsliv! For more in-depth show notes visit Bloom Box: Growing Deeper at: https://plantnebraska.org/podcast Send us your questions at growingwithbloombox@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail. Follow us @NEBloomBox on Facebook and Instagram Follow us @growingwithbloombox on Pinterest Learn more about Bloom Box: https://plantnebraska.org/bloom-box Learn more about the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum: https://plantnebraska.org…

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Episode 74: 2024 Book & Gift Guide 34:21

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We're kicking off the holiday season with our annual book review and gift guide! Michelle DeRusha joins us again this year and we share some of the garden related books we read this year (or are looking forward to reading). We also share our list of gift ideas for the gardener in your life, or for your own wish list. For more in-depth show notes, including a full list of the books and gifts we listed, visit Bloom Box: Growing Deeper at: https://plantnebraska.org/podcast Send us your questions at growingwithbloombox@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail. Follow us @NEBloomBox on Facebook and Instagram Follow us @growingwithbloombox on Pinterest Learn more about Bloom Box: https://plantnebraska.org/bloom-box Learn more about the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum: https://plantnebraska.org…

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Episode 73: Herpetology 36:29

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Dr. Dennis Ferraro, herpetologist, joins us to talk about the reptiles and amphibians that live in and around our gardens. Nebraska is home to many cool species, some can find habitat in our yards and some cannot. Learn more about his work on his website which includes an identification guide. For more in-depth show notes visit Bloom Box: Growing Deeper at: https://plantnebraska.org/podcast Send us your questions at growingwithbloombox@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail. Follow us @NEBloomBox on Facebook and Instagram Follow us @growingwithbloombox on Pinterest Learn more about Bloom Box: https://plantnebraska.org/bloom-box Learn more about the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum: https://plantnebraska.org…

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Episode 72: Fall Garden Chores & Manure for Soil 53:11

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Hanna and Sarah talk about their fall garden plans, cleanup and compost. Dr. Amy Schmidt, a livestock bioenvironmental engineer and professor at UNL, joins us for an interview about how manure can be used to improve our garden soil. For more in-depth show notes visit Bloom Box: Growing Deeper at: https://plantnebraska.org/podcast Send us your questions at growingwithbloombox@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail. Follow us @NEBloomBox on Facebook and Instagram Follow us @growingwithbloombox on Pinterest Learn more about Bloom Box: https://plantnebraska.org/bloom-box Learn more about the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum: https://plantnebraska.org…

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Episode 71: Woody Weeds 44:15

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Hanna and Justin talk about trees and shrubs as weeds. Which species are problematic and how to manage them. Justin has many years of experience working with towns, parks and larger conservation areas to manage invasive and weedy species and shares some of his best tips! For more in-depth show notes visit Bloom Box: Growing Deeper at: https://plantnebraska.org/podcast Send us your questions at growingwithbloombox@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail. Follow us @NEBloomBox on Facebook and Instagram Follow us @growingwithbloombox on Pinterest Learn more about Bloom Box: https://plantnebraska.org/bloom-box Learn more about the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum: https://plantnebraska.org…

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Episode 70: Recycling 48:58

43 weeks ago48:58

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Sarah is back! Hanna and Sarah are joined by Carina and Kim from the Nebraska Recycling Council to talk about recycling and other waste reduction practices. We learn about how recycling works broadly, how recycling and waste reduction help our communities and our environment, and what we can strive for as individuals. For more in-depth show notes visit Bloom Box: Growing Deeper at: https://plantnebraska.org/podcast Send us your questions at growingwithbloombox@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail. Follow us @NEBloomBox on Facebook and Instagram Follow us @growingwithbloombox on Pinterest Learn more about Bloom Box: https://plantnebraska.org/bloom-box Learn more about the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum: https://plantnebraska.org…

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Episode 69: Late Summer Advice 1:06:01

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In this episode, Hanna gets some late summer gardening advice from the all-knowledgeable Bob Henrickson. They talk about watering, weeding, prepping garden beds, planting trees, and more. Listen now and learn how you can set yourself up for success this fall for next year! For more in-depth show notes visit Bloom Box: Growing Deeper at: https://plantnebraska.org/podcast Send us your questions at growingwithbloombox@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail. Follow us @NEBloomBox on Facebook and Instagram Follow us @growingwithbloombox on Pinterest Learn more about Bloom Box: https://plantnebraska.org/bloom-box Learn more about the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum: https://plantnebraska.org…

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Episode 68: Wood Utilization 45:07

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Hanna is joined by Kim Slezak, Wood Utilization expert with the Nebraska Forest Service, to talk about how to use wood. There are so many ideas, from biochar to furniture to woodchips, we can give you a way to use your trees if they must come down. For more in-depth show notes visit Bloom Box: Growing Deeper at: https://plantnebraska.org/podcast Send us your questions at growingwithbloombox@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail. Follow us @NEBloomBox on Facebook and Instagram Follow us @growingwithbloombox on Pinterest Learn more about Bloom Box: https://plantnebraska.org/bloom-box Learn more about the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum: https://plantnebraska.org…

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Episode 67: What's Up With Urban Trees? 1:00:53

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Christina Hoyt from the Nebraska Forest Service is back as promised to talk with Hanna about the history and trends in community forestry in Nebraska. Listen now to learn easy ways you can support community forestry right in your own neighborhood. For more in-depth show notes visit Bloom Box: Growing Deeper at: https://plantnebraska.org/podcast Send us your questions at growingwithbloombox@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail. Follow us @NEBloomBox on Facebook and Instagram Follow us @growingwithbloombox on Pinterest Learn more about Bloom Box: https://plantnebraska.org/bloom-box Learn more about the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum: https://plantnebraska.org…

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Episode 66: Cicadas & Fireflies 56:36

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Our song of the summer is the sound of cicadas. Jody Green from Douglas-Sarpy County Extension joins Hanna to talk about the essential Nebraska summer insects, cicadas and fireflies. Learn how to support these bastions of summer in your yard and garden by listening now. Update: Soil drenching can kill the eggs of cicadas, but it doesn't appear to impact nymphs. For more in-depth show notes visit Bloom Box: Growing Deeper at: https://plantnebraska.org/podcast Send us your questions at growingwithbloombox@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail. Follow us @NEBloomBox on Facebook and Instagram Follow us @growingwithbloombox on Pinterest Learn more about Bloom Box: https://plantnebraska.org/bloom-box Learn more about the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum: https://plantnebraska.org…

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Episode 65: Summer Garden Check In 1:04:03

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