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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 … 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


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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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