We do this through tree planting, garden making, community building, and environmental education and outreach. The trees that Bob helped me plant for my neighborhood association through a grant program. They were tiny, hopeful little things that are now becoming real trees that provide shade, shelter for wildlife and a healthier environment.
How cool is that? At the heart of our work is the mission to support communities throughout Nebraska when they have a sustainable landscaping or gardening idea, but need help accomplishing it. We work with their Green Teams to make a plan, coordinate the project and provide funding. From planting 10 free trees to multi-year green infrastructure installations, we do what it takes to Plant Nebraska for healthy people, vibrant communities and a resilient environment.
Photos clock from top left: Fendler's aster Symphyotrichum fendleri , Hummingbird mint Agastache ruptestris , purple prairie clover Dalea purpurea , Missouri evening primrose Oenothera macrocarpa and dotted blazing star Liatris punctata.
Sand is widespread in Nebraska and can be found in soil along the Platte River to the Sandhills and in lots of spots in between. You might assume you can't grow much in sand but think again!
Every time you read "must have well-drained soil" in a nursery catalog, that means sand is your friend! For a full list of flowers and grasses that thrive in sandy soils, download this free resource. Winter Plant Talks Become a Member. Support our work and be a part of something bigger. Join or Renew Now. Support Us through Patreon. Learn More. Honor a loved one by planting a tree or garden in their memory or honor. Gardening and Landscaping Resources. Resource Library.
