Learn—month by month—the necessary gardening activities for lawns and shrubs, annuals and perennials, fruit and nut trees, and b...
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Raised bed gardening is a convenient and easy way to produce homegrown vegetables. Unlike traditional in-ground gardening, where lots of spa...
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Distribution in Alabama
Chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis, are important pests of ornamental, fruit, and vegetable crop production. Chil...
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The mission of the Alabama Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program is to improve the lives of Alabamians through research-based horticul...
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Sun: Plant in full sun (6 to 8 hours). Space 24 to 36 inches apart within rows or 2 plants per 5-gallon container. Plant mid-April through m...
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Sun: Plant in full sun (6 to 8 hours). Space 2 to 4 inches apart within rows or 3 to 4 plants per 2- to 3-gallon container. Plant January th...
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Sun: Plant in full sun (6 to 8 hours). Space 4 to 6 inches apart within rows or 1 plant per 5- to 7-gallon container. Plant April through Ju...
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Sun: Plant in full sun (6 to 8 hours). Space 2 inches apart within rows or 1 to 2 plants per 5- to 7-gallon container. Plant in February for...
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Sun: Plant in full sun (6 to 8 hours). Space 24 inches apart within rows or 1 plant per 5- to 7-gallon container. Plant in April after all d...
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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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The Alabama Extension Home Grounds team supports homeowners with science-based projects about planning, planting, and caring for gardens and...
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Gardeners are always planning for the next growing season. With the arrival of colder temperatures and shorter days, it can be hard to think...
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