Ask any ecologist and they will tell you that planting native species in yards and gardens is crucial. However, you may wonder what constitu...
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The common garden millipede (Oxidus gracilis), also known as the greenhouse millipede or flat-backed millipede, has become most troublesome ...
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Food insecurity is an urgent problem in Alabama. In fact, approximately 1 in 4 children face food insecurity, and it affects about 2 million...
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In the interactive map below, counties shown in green do have a registered Grow More, Give More donation site(s). Counties shown in blue do ...
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The following is a compilation of educational publications, mobile apps, and other items from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Thes...
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The Grow More Supply Lists are a series of publications that provide details on the supplies you would need to grow a garden using four comm...
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Sun: Plant in full sun (6 to 8 hours). Space 4 to 6 inches apart within rows or 4 to 6 plants per 5-gallon container. Plant mid-February thr...
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Sun: Plant in full sun (6 to 8 hours). Space 6 to 8 inches apart within rows or 4 to 6 plants per 5-gallon container. Plant in March for spr...
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Ready to grow more of your favorite fruits and vegetables? Check out the Alabama Cooperative Extension System's Grow More Garden Series. The...
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Sun: Plant in full sun (6 to 8 hours). Space bush beans 2 to 4 inches apart and pole beans 6 to 8 inches apart within rows. Or plant 3 to 4 ...
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Sun: Plant in full sun (6 to 8 hours). Space 9 to 12 inches apart within rows or 1 plant per 5- to 7-gallon container. Plant April through J...
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Sun: Plant in full sun (6 to 8 hours). Space 15 to 24 inches apart within rows or 1 plant per 5- to 7-gallon container. Plant April through ...
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