By Scout Nelson
Backyard Farmer is returning for another season of gardening education and outdoor advice, offering viewers expert guidance throughout the 2026 growing season. The long-running television program airs weekly from April through September and continues to serve as a trusted source for homeowners, gardeners, and nature enthusiasts across Nebraska and surrounding areas.
The program airs Thursdays at 7 p.m. Central Time on Nebraska Public Media. Additional broadcasts are available Saturdays at 10 a.m. Central Time on Nebraska Public Media, Sundays at 4 p.m. Central Time on Create, and Mondays at 5 p.m. Central Time on Create. The May 7 broadcast is scheduled from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will be available virtually through Nebraska Public Media.
Backyard Farmer provides weekly advice from specialists in horticulture, plant pathology, entomology, wildlife management, and turf care. The program helps viewers understand common gardening problems while offering practical and environmentally friendly solutions for lawns, landscapes, gardens, and outdoor spaces.
Whether viewers are experienced gardeners or first-time homeowners, the program delivers timely information based on the current growing season. Topics often include planting schedules, pruning techniques, lawn maintenance, pest control, disease prevention, watering strategies, and weather-related gardening challenges. Experts also answer audience questions and provide step-by-step guidance for improving outdoor spaces.
The show reaches a broad audience that includes students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the public interested in gardening and landscape care. Organizers say the program’s goal is to help viewers make informed decisions while promoting sustainable gardening practices that protect the environment.
Backyard Farmer has remained popular for decades because of its educational approach and easy-to-understand recommendations. Many viewers rely on the program throughout the growing season to learn when and how to complete important gardening tasks.
In addition to television broadcasts, viewers can watch episodes and gardening content online through the Backyard Farmer YouTube channel . Additional program information, gardening resources, and schedules are also available on the official website.
For more information about the program, viewers may contact Terri James at the University of Nebraska Lincoln by phone at 402-472-8973 or through email at terri.james@unl.edu.
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