AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Many people associate garden chrysanthemums, or mums, with the beginning of autumn. These floral features are al...
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Outdoor green spaces enhance community health and prosperity. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System Home Grounds team supports Alabama ...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Fall is the right time to plant trees and shrubs, since the weather is cooler and plants are much less stressed ...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The arrival of fall generally signifies the end of honey harvest for most beekeepers in the United States. Alway...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Alabamians are intentional about the plants they use in their gardens and landscapes. These areas change through...
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Honey bees are under a lot of stress worldwide. In the United States, beekeepers deal with terrible bee parasites called Varroa mites, disea...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Roll out the green carpet and welcome guests to your home with a pristine lawn and picture-perfect flowerbeds. N...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Hummingbirds make a much-anticipated arrival in the spring, but keeping them around in the fall takes a little eff...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Woodpeckers drumming on a home can be an effective alarm clock to kickstart a day, but they can also lead to hea...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.— “The hum of the bees is the voice of the garden,” is a quote that rings true throughout much of the year in A...
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How can I keep “bad” bugs out of my garden and attract “good” bugs? How can I control slugs and other soil insect pests? What insect...
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Alabama Extension's From the Ground Up! Podcast brings the expertise of home grounds, gardens, and home pests agents to you. In this series ...
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