Eastern Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis)
Bursting into the season, this plant provides nectar, red and yellow blooms, and attractive foli...
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Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum)
This common woodland native thrives in partial shade and can naturalize into stunning patches.
The ...
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Decorating and hunting Easter eggs are cherished traditions for many Alabamians, along with the deviled eggs and egg salad that follow. Hist...
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Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)
Wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) is a native bee balm with lavender-pink summer blooms that attract a ...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Alabama farmers are hurting and now face even tougher economic times, as the war in Iran has increased the price...
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Events such as pandemics, geopolitical conflicts, and other large-scale crises interrupt global supply chains, energy markets, and trade flo...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — In Alabama, chickens outnumber humans by the millions. With that many birds, poultry broilers, or chick...
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In the 2020 growing season, Alabama row crop producers faced a bleak market outlook. In 2026, the high fertilizer prices that farmers face b...
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Drain flies are a common nuisance in and around homes and outdoor septic tanks. While generally harmless, they can potentially transmit dise...
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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued new federal herbicide labels for over-the-top (OTT) dicamba use on dicamba-tolerant ...
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The following is a list of suppliers that carry native plants and seeds. This list is compiled with north Alabama gardeners in mind. The sup...
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Commercial oyster farming has many challenges, even during the best of times. To increase the opportunity for success and recovery during ex...
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