With all the tomato varieties available, deciding which ones to plant can be fun yet confusing. Alabama Extension has conducted many tomato ...
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Two-lined spittlebugs are a common occurrence and problem in many Southern lawns. Adults forms of these insects are easily identifiable ...
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As spring starts to bring new life, there are times where frost can be an issue early in the season. This causes many gardeners to worry abo...
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There are approximately 90 species of oak tress found in North America, and Alabama is home to at least 40 of those. The diversity of oa...
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The following article contains information on early season disease management for home vegetable gardens.
Seeds
There are some plant disea...
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Learn about the biology, damage, and management of the fall armyworm, a reported annual pest on crops in the Southeast for more than...
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Sweet corn is a great crop to grow in a home garden and is a popular crop at local farmers markets. Before heading out to the garden plot, t...
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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System beekeeping team invites you to subscribe to the ACES Monthly Beekeeping Newsletter. Each newsletter...
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Horticulture and Plants Enrich Our Schools and Communities
Unique gardens and cultural landmarks create a sense of place
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Integrated pest management or IPM is the use of multiple pest management tactics when pest populations reach above the action thresh...
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Pollination ecologists have long recognized that a reduction in flowering plants is a significant contributor to declines in p...
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The third in the Protecting Pollinators in Urban Areas series focuses on the safe use of pesticides. You will learn pesticide types ...
Read More about Protecting Pollinators in Urban Areas: Reducing Hazards from Pesticide Use