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Lawn & Garden News
Extension Educators Demonstrating Value of “An Ounce of Prevention” in Urban Forestry
Jack Rowe still has a hard time suppressing a chuckle recalling a mildly confrontational exchange he had years ago with... more
Food Preservation: Top 5 Frequently Asked Questions about Drying Foods
Of all the ways to preserve food, drying is the simplest. Removing water from the food prevents the growth... more
Food Preservation: Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions about Canning and Freezing
These days it seems everyone wants to buy fresh, locally grown produce, but that means an abundance of peas... more
Invasion to Pecan Trees Causing Concern
Many Alabama Cooperative Extension offices in have received numerous visits and calls concerning warts, bumps, or knots on... more
So Many Azaleas to Collect and Plant
Everyone needs a hobby and something to do, right? In no particular order, mine happens to be gardening, hunting, sports,... more
DON'T TEST POTTING MIXES
The A.U. Soil Testing Laboratory is encountering more and more gardeners (yes, some Master Gardeners) and others who are sending... more
Fertilizing Blueberries
I had a call from Roger Vines in Coosa County recently about fertilizing blueberries. His question was pretty simple, "Can... more
FIVE REASONS NATIVE PLANTS WILL LIKE YOUR GARDEN
A native plant, by definition, has existed for thousands of years in a particular region. Without the help of gardeners... more
Alabama Extension Agents Buoyed So Far by Crop Planting Conditions
David Derrick knew something was different about the spring weather when heads began emerging on northeast Alabama wheat before growers... more
Evaluate Trees Before They Fail and Fall
Within the last year, Alabama has experienced historic tornadoes and storms. Many homes, property, and land were severely damaged. Numerous trees... more
Home & Garden News Archive - March 2006 - August 2008
Backyard Wisdom
Wordless Wednesday: Garden Tour Preview
Just a few preview images of the upcoming Lee County Master Gardener Tour for you to enjoy. ... more
Lee County Master Gardener Tour Coming Up Soon
Many of you regular visitors to the Backyard Wisdom blog as well as listeners to my podcasts will remember that... more
Turfgrass Going Greener
For millions of Americans nothing signifies their landscape achievements more than a perfectly groomed lawn. Driving through a subdivision... more
Summer Color—Annuals Bring Impact
The weather keeps getting warmer. Nurseries and garden centers are full of summer bedding plants. Summer annuals can bring... more
Mama Bird Is Probably Near By
One of the great joys of spring at our house is watching songbirds build nests and raise their young. Mockingbirds,... more
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