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Upcoming Events:

Subject: Rain Harvest Workshop
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: B'ham Botanical Gardens, 2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, Al 35223
Calendar: ACES Home Grounds, Gardens & Home Pests
Event Website
07/14 - Rain Harvest Workshop
Subject: Central Alabama Master Gardener Association Meeting
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 340 Queen Ann Rd., Wetumpka, AL
Calendar: ACES Home Grounds, Gardens & Home Pests
Event Website
07/21 - Central Alabama Master Gardener Association Meeting
Subject: Lunch & Learn
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Cane Creek Community Gardens @ McClellan
Calendar: ACES Home Grounds, Gardens & Home Pests
Event Website
07/22 - Lunch & Learn
Subject: Rain Water Harvesting Workshop
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Jefferson State Community College-Pell City Campus, Rm 101
Calendar: ACES Home Grounds, Gardens & Home Pests
Event Website
07/24 - Rain Water Harvesting Workshop

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Home & Garden News

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Japanese Beetles

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Abnormal Weather Presents More Garden Challenges

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Shopping for Organic Fertilizer

Question: When shopping for fertilizer or pest control products is it best to buy organic products? Answer: Before we can understand... more

Naked Lady

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