AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — No space for a garden plot or even a raised-bed garden? This gardening season, don’t let these limitations sto...
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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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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Give your green thumb a head start and make sure growing conditions are ideal by collecting soil samples for tes...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—February is among one of the most important months for feeding birds in Alabama, as backyard songbirds have limite...
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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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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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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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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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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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Sun: Plant in full sun (6 to 8 hours). Space 10 to 12 inches apart within rows or 2 plants per 5-gallon container. Plant in February.
Soi...
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Sun: Plant in full sun (6 to 8 hours). Space slips 12 inches apart in ridges or rows that are 42 to 48 inches apart or 1 to 2 slips per 5-ga...
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