Plan
1. Take time to plan your meals and make a grocery list. This usually takes less time than the time spent going back to the store for ...
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*This is an excerpt from The Alabama Vegetable Gardener, ANR-0479.
Asparagus—Jersey Giant, Jersey Knight, UC 157 F1, Grande, ...
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Eating out has become a part of many families’ daily routines. How can you incorporate healthy eating when dining out? The following tips ...
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Specific steps must be followed when installing soil sensors to ensure accurate data collection and good irrigation decisions. Best practice...
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Learn the guidelines for recycling leaves for use as mulch or, in decomposed form, as compost for amending soil. Included are ...
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Defining Rain Garden Boundaries
The first step is to outline (with string or spray paint) the parameter of your rain garden. This...
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No matter where you are on your financial journey, you can still turn your financial situation around. Sometimes all it takes is tha...
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Herbicide use requires precision application. Learn how to calibrate and operate a backpack sprayer to avoid incorrect applica...
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Three of the most important requirements for game and nongame wildlife are shelter (cover), food, and water. Increasing or decreasing t...
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In Alabama, a family of four generates an average of 2.5 tons of garbage per year—nearly a half ton of which is yard refuse and ki...
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Feed or water containing high levels of nitrate nitrogen can lead to nitrate poisoning in cattle. Learn about factors influencing ni...
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Why You Want These Bugs In Your Garden
Most insects found in your garden don’t harm plants. In fact, 97 percent of the insects you see fa...
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