By Kirstee Schutte
Nebraska Extension Master Gardener
April 22 – The North Platte NRD greenhouse project, the Greener Gardens Greenhouse was built in 2018 as an in-ground, geothermal, experimental greenhouse. It’s 138 ft long and 17 ft wide, nestled 4 ft in the ground, and operates year-round with the help of volunteer master gardeners. Produce grown in the greenhouse is donated locally and the yearly sustainability sale uses proceeds to continue operations. Contact me, Kirstee Schutte, with questions at (308) 632-7226.
April 23 – Are you looking forward to growing eccentric plants in your garden this year? Well, look no further. The North Platte NRD greenhouse will be having its annual sustainability sale from May 20 to June 1 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Selections include pineapple sage, patchouli, orange mint, rosemary, yellow watermelons, black tomatoes, tie-dye tomatoes, jalapenos, variegated pink lemon trees, geraniums, coleus and more. Contact me, Kirstee Schutte, with questions at (308) 632-7226.
April 24 – It’s been said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Are you interested in preventing disease and pests from damaging your garden or landscape? Join me at the North Platte NRD greenhouse located south of the Scottsbluff Airport on June 19, at 9 a.m. to talk about Integrated Pest Management, what it means, and how you can incorporate it into your garden and landscape. Contact me, Kirstee Schutte, with questions at (308) 632-7226.
April 25 – Have you had problems in the past with soil-borne pathogens in your garden? Do you have a pest or disease issue that you would like to address organically? Perhaps anaerobic soil disinfestation is right for you. Join me on Aug. 21 at 9 a.m. at the North Platte NRD greenhouse to watch a step-by-step demonstration followed by a Q&A. Contact me, Kirstee Schutte, with questions at (308) 632-7226.
April 26 – Have you ever heard of an “edible landscape” or “food forest?” It’s a diverse landscape design that primarily utilized fruit, or nut bearing trees and shrubs for humans and wildlife. I would like to invite you to come out to the North Platte NRD’s annual water expo on Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to tour our greenhouse and new edible landscape installation. Contact me, Kirstee Schutte, with questions at (308) 632-7226.