We are preparing to celebrate our teachers and staff across our district the week of May 1st - May 5th and want to hear from YOU! If you have a special memory, a note of thanks, or even a picture, send it our way! Everyone (including YOU) is encouraged to send positive messages: students, parents, alumni, and even current staff. Please fill out this quick Google Form. Click on the Link:
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SPRINGFIELD CEMETERY PRICING INCREASE NOTICE
As of April 6th, 2023 the Springfield Cemetery has been selling their plots for $700. As of July 1, 2023 their price will be raised to $1000.00 a plot.
Please contact Julie Nolte or Springfield Memorial Library at 402-253-2797 for further information.
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IT HAPPENED IN SPRINGFIELD HISTORY
Military working dog, Bella, and handler, Amn. Ann Cox
Omaha author, Kate Cavanaugh with Library Board member, Beth Smith
Celebrating National Library Week in April is a yearly tradition. On April 8, 1989, Springfield Public Library kicked off the special week with an Open House featuring two big surprises for their visitors. First, Bella a military working dog, and her handlers from Offutt Air Force Base gave a demonstration both inside the library and outside. Next, Omaha author Kate Cavanaugh gave a talk on her newly published book, “Mother’s Day” to the standing room only crowd. The event ended with a drawing for prizes from local businesses. The Springfield Library Board supplied cookies and punch.
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Springfield Area Master Gardeners News
Springfield….Are you ready?!?
27 degrees for a low on Saturday night. Wasn’t that FUN???
Well, wasn’t it???
How many of you planted some plants outside? How many of you had to scrambled to cover your seedlings, your peonies, or worried about those precious blooming fruit trees? (FYI: Don’t cover it with plastic because you won’t receive a lot of protection. (Cold goes right through). Nebraska is a tricky gardener state. There are a lot of things you need to think about before you put that delicious tomato outside or in the ground.
1. Ground temperatures
Yes, there are cool season crops and warm crops. Each of them can planted during their season and research what it does when the temps change. Check the package or plant info to know when to transplant. You can get thermometers to test your own soil or look at local apps such as http://mgextensionwx.com. Currently 49 degrees soil temp in Springfield. Most plants/veggies do much better when the soil temperature is at least 50 degrees consistently overnight and ground temperature for a least a week. Too be on the safe side.
2. Last frost date
You had a prime example of this this weekend. Always check with your local Extension or garden stores or Google “Nebraska” for the last frost date. I looked it up and was given April 16 – 30.
3. Of course, match light requirements.
Nothing worse than buying a plant by looking at the tag and thinking, “Oh, I’ll find a space. It’s so pretty.” (I still do it). You don’t check that the plant needs 6 – 8 hours of sun and you’re out of space. Don’t worry, you’ll find space. I can’t tell you how many times my husband and I went to some location on some errand and detoured because we spotted a greenhouse or heard there was a new load delivered. Before you plant also think about what you are planting. How deep the roots will grow and where you are planting making sure you’re giving enough growth space. Trees need root space so when you plant spread out the roots, make sure the trees height requirements are clear of the house roof and gutters and sewer. Make sure and mulch, but please don’t volcano mulch. You’re choking the plants’ chances of getting oxygen. When you have a plant that climbs like tomatoes, beans or flowers like the “Passion” flower have a trellis to spread their wings. Also make sure that you are aware some plants are possessed like sweet Autumn Clematis and you may have to keep trimming and look for starters next year.
Okay, I’m exhausted! We have a little larger crew this Thursday because we have a crew called the rotating crew that comes and help gardens get started. Please feel and stop and say “HI” and keep an eye out for plants on the exchange shelf soon. I would love to hear about your successes and/or failures and if you have questions you can always come and “Ask The Master Gardener”.
Grow Green!
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*HAPPENING NEARBY*
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— Reba McEntire
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