Backyard Farmer panelists offer gardening and turf strategies throughout the growing season, so if you've got a problem or question in your garden, check Backyard Farmer first. Backyard Farmer began on what was then KFOR-TV, channel 12 in Lincoln, in the Fall of 1953. The program switched to the new…
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This week on Backyard Farmer we'll see how to send a garden sample to the plant and pest diagnostic center and we'll hear how to control dandelions.

This week, the team visits legendary Bluebird Nursery in Clarkson, Nebraska, where a family greenhouse business has grown into a nationwide operation spanning generations.

In this episode of Backyard Farmer, we visit a stunning Nebraska tulip farm featuring over 400,000 tulips, and answer viewer questions on everything from lawn diseases and tree damage to garden pests and wildlife issues.

This week on Backyard Farmer we learn about protecting yourself from ticks during outdoor activities and we'll hear about a wonderful plant sale right here on campus.

Backyard Farmer takes a look at non-selective herbicides that take the place of glyphosate and top dresses a yard with compost.

his week on Backyard Farmer, we'll hear some recommendations for evergreen trees and fire safety tips around your home.

To start the 2026 gardening season, Backyard Farmer offers a preview of what's to come this year and we hear about how temperature swings can damage plants and what to do about it.