The NEBLINE, February 2005

Contents: The Scoop on Poop: Lessons in Wastewater Biology Fertilizing Cropland With Biosolids Shopping for Plants, Seeds Colorful Coleus Make Good Bedding or Container Plants Garden Guide: Things to do this month Bromeliads Need Strong Light, Warm Temperatures to Survive The Acreage Yard and Garden: an Ongoing Process Shock Chlorination of Domestic Water Supplies Rural Living Clinic on Raising Fruits, Feb. 10 Fewer “Trips to the Attic” of the Food Guide Pyramid Create Great Health Benefits Italian White Bean Soup Recipe Eating Well as We Age, Part 1 “Blooming” Chocolate Won’t Hurt You President’s Notes — Janet’s Jargon Household Hints: Beat Bathroom Clutter FCE News & Events Tips for Helping Your Child Learn Math What Has Happened to Family Time? Caring Activities for Families The Heart of the Matter: Healthy Relationships Lincoln’s New Community-Supported Agriculture Project Community CROPS: An Idea Grows into Reality One 4th Grader’s Vision for Her Neighborhood UNL Researchers Measure Decline in Groundwater When Wildlife Become Nuisances Beginning Beekeeping Workshop Predator Birds in Urban Areas Achievement Night Speech & PSA Contest Information 2005 4-H Calendar 4-H Citizenship Washington Focus Organizing for 2008 Trip to D.C. 4-H Sheep Lead Show Highlights Wool Second Annual Nebraska Beef Leadership Symposium Leah Spencer 4-H Horse Stampede Entries Due Jan. 26 Horse Knowledge 4-H Club Forming, Next Meeting Jan. 27 Private Pesticide Applicator Trainings in January, February & March Plan Your Forage Calendar Now to Stack on Track Commercial Pesticide Applicator Trainings in January, February & April Workshop on Making the Transition to No-Till, Feb. 11 Chemigation Certification Training, Feb. 23 Extension Calendar Henneman Receives Omtvedt Innovation Award 4-H Summer Camp Brochures Now Available Applications Open for 4-H Camp Staff U.S. Drought Monitor Map Heidi Schmitz Joins NEP Staf