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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


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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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