AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Summer is here in full force, bringing with it much warmer weather. With the rising summer temperatures, many pests may start causing problems in gardens and landscapes. Before attempting to control with pesticid…
When producing hay to be sold to horse owners, it is important to understand the difference between being a seller or a marketer.
The goal of hay sellers is to identify customers who like what they produce, sell the hay…
The mission of the Alabama Extension Forestry, Wildlife, and Natural Resources team is to provide the latest science-based information available to make decisions regarding the management of natural resources.
Forests cover…
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Angel’s and Devil’s Trumpets, while closely related, are just as different as their names suggest. An Extension professional discusses these differences, as well as one important similarity.
Angel’s Trumpe…
Drying is the oldest method of preserving fruits. Instead of canning or freezing, most fruits can be dried. It is easy and can also be the least expensive method. Many fruits can be stored for 6 months to a year.
Selectin…
Of all the methods of preserving food, drying is the simplest. Dried food is preserved by the removal of water. It weighs less and takes up less storage space than fresh foods. Drying is fairly easy and relatively inexpensive. It re…
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Americans generate about 262 million tons of municipal trash each year. They recycle and compost 91 million tons of this material. On average, a single person will recycle and c…
Take a ride on just about any road in Alabama and you are likely to see an armadillo belly-up on the side of the road. Armadillos were first noted in Alabama in the 1940s around Mobile County.
Since then they have expanded their range to…
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – This Food Friday, Live Well Alabama is launching a new series of tasty recipes starting with Grilled Cheese Surprise. Try something new and add healthy ingredients to a classic recipe.
Ingredients
Butter, sof…
Try our Spinach Dip as a cool snack or party treat. Serve with veggies, such as carrots, celery, or bell peppers, for a healthy crunch. Serves 12.
Ingredients
1 package frozen spinach, thawed, 10 ounces
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
1 …
The Alabama Vegetable Gardener Handbook offers valuable resources for both the beginning and veteran gardener.
Find links to all the sections of the Alabama Vegetable Gardener below.
Part 1—Planning for the Home Garden
Part 2 
Nematodes Could Be the Reason Garden Is Unproductive is part 14 of The Alabama Vegetable Gardener series.
Some gardeners are surprised to find that their gardens are not producing as many vegetables as they had expected. There could be s…
Control Diseases for Top-Quality Tomatoes is part 13 of The Alabama Vegetable Gardener series.
Tomatoes are by far the favorite and most widely grown vegetable in home gardens. Nothing can be more satisfying than picking a juicy red toma…