Effective control of plant parasitic nematodes, soilborne plant pathogens, and some weed pests is a serious challenge for farmers and home g...
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Learn how to properly collect soil and root samples to test for nematodes.
Why Sample for Nematodes?
Sever...
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Most gardeners are familiar with problems caused by diseases and insects because such problems are easily recognized. Few gardeners,...
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*This is an excerpt from The Alabama Vegetable Gardener, ANR-0479.
Some gardeners are surprised to find that their gardens are not produc...
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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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What is the Alabama Extension Master Gardener program?
The Extension Master Gardener program represents an effective partnership between th...
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Home horticulture activities benefit human health, community economics, environmental stewardship, and local food. Alabama Extension Master ...
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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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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — 2024 has brought with it a hard-freeze warning with bitter cold temperatures across Alabama. Temperatures in...
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29th Annual Alabama Beekeepers Symposium
The 29th Annual Alabama Beekeepers Symposium is back in Clanton, Alabama in 2024. The symposium wi...
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Learn key issues in planning and implementing a water-efficient landscape and know recommended drought-tolerant landscape plants.
A well-...
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Match Plants to the Site
Choosing plants is a fun part of landscaping. Before you plant, consider several factors. Placing the right plant ...
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