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. – 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. – 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. — Roll out the green carpet and welcome guests to your home with a pristine lawn and picture-perfect flowerbeds. N...
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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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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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Granulate Ambrosia beetles have been causing quite a stir in home landscapes in May and June. The influx this year is likely due to the wint...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Tomatoes are by far the most popular plant in the vegetable garden, but they can also be the most problematic. E...
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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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