What is Garden-U?
Garden-U is a horticulture course offered online only and taught by Alabama Extension agents and specialists. Classes inc...
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Learn the proper method and procedure for collecting a soil sample for heavy metal analysis. Laboratory testing is the best way to determine...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Nothing says fall is here quite like pumpkins. Whether you choose to decorate with whole ones or carve them into...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – As the calendar flips to October, there is no denying it: Alabama is dry. Not only is everything dusty and wrink...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Many people associate garden chrysanthemums, or mums, with the beginning of autumn. These floral features are al...
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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. — 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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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.— There is something special about home-grown tomatoes, freshly picked okra and local honey. Add to that dairy prod...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The Grow More, Give More (GMGM) project—led by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System home grounds, gardens ...
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