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Lawn & Garden News
Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Conference Slated for Early February
The 2012 Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Conference will be Feb. 10 and 11 on the Auburn University campus. Sponsored... more
Beekeeping Symposium Slated for Early February
The 17th Annual Beekeeping Symposium will be Saturday, Feb. 4 at Auburn University’s Lowder Building. Sponsored by the Alabama Cooperative... more
Protecting Precious Plants from Cold Damage
Winter temperatures in Alabama can vary almost daily. One winter morning it may be it the low forties and then... more
Unusual Tree Ornaments
I guess by now most folks have taken down the Christmas tree and packed up all their ornaments and if... more
The Perfect Storm for Colony Collapse Disorder
In fall 2006, entomologist, farmers, and beekeepers were shocked to see entire hives of honey bees dying. These colony deaths were... more
Extension Publication Aimed At Putting Down Roots—Tree Roots
Alabama residents will not forget April’s devastating flurry of tornadoes that swept across the state. More than 230 people... more
Southern Heirloom Fruits
By Charles Mitchell and reviewed by Gary Gray
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I’ve been asked on several... more
Fragrant Paperwhites
A popular and easy-to-flower bulb for late fall and the holidays is the paperwhite narcissus. Sweet smelling paperwhites can... more
So Many Leaves, So Little Time
Q: Autumn is my favorite time of year. The air is getting cooler, the holidays are just around the... more
Fall Landscape Includes Trees of Many Colors
At this time of the year, you can't help but notice that the seasons are changing and autumn or fall... more
Home & Garden News Archive - March 2006 - August 2008
Backyard Wisdom
Wordless Wednesday: Is It Winter or Is It Spring at Davis Arboretum?
The Davis Arboretum at Auburn University is dedicated to the display of native woody plants of the southeastern United States.... more
Orchids Are Easier Than You May Think
When Southerners of a particular age hear orchids mentioned, they immediately think of the giant orchid corsages their grandmothers... more
Wordless Wednesday: Our State Flower
Just a quick look around Auburn will provide you with many great examples of Alabama’s state flower, the camellia. ... more
Green for Life!
In this week’s podcast, I visit with Professor Charlene LeBleu, associate professor of landscape architecture at Auburn University, about an... more
Selecting The Right Fruit Varieties
Dr. Charlie Mitchell is this week’s Backyard Wisdom guest. While his day job is as a soil scientist, Charlie... more
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