AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Growing food for family and friends doesn’t require a half-acre commitment. Raised bed gardens offer an altern...
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Partnership Based
How Does Extension Master Gardener Work?
This program represents an effective partnership between the land grant univers...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Springtime is showtime for azaleas in Alabama landscapes. Bursting with blooms and color, azaleas are the stars ...
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What is the Alabama Extension Master Gardener program?
The Extension Master Gardener program represents an effective partnership between th...
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This is the third in the Restoring Storm-Ravaged Trees series. Here you will learn to recognize electrical hazards and how to apply chainsaw...
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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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Soil Testing
Proper soil sampling ensures accurate test results and gives the best recommendations. A typical soil test report shows so...
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Pruning Woody Plants
Pruning removes unwanted growth to make a plant develop faster or respond in a desired manner. Appropriate pruning...
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County Extension offices across south Alabama have fielded numerous calls and home visit requests this spring because centipedegrass lawns a...
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Learn eight steps to ensure healthy and thriving plants—from analyzing the site and choosing the right plants to mulching and watering. In...
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