The mission of the Alabama Extension Aquatic Resources team is to provide relevant, science-based information to help Alabama’s residents ...
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Pickles add zip and zest to your meals, snacks, and party refreshments—if they are good pickles. They enhance the flavor of some f...
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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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High tunnels can offer advantages for fruit crop growers. Learn about growing seasons, marketing periods, protection, and more.
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Freezing fresh fruit to retain optimal texture and nutrients is as easy as following a few simple, proven steps.
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Popularly known by the cultivar name 'Bradford' pear, Callery pear has become an invasive species in natural and disturbed environme...
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Many varieties of evergreen azaleas thrive in Alabama’s soils. Learn the best variety for your landscape along with tips on how to...
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Last reviewed June 2023
Figs are easy to grow in warm climates but produce their best fruit in Mediterranean climates with hot, d...
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*This is an excerpt from The Alabama Vegetable Gardener, ANR-0479.
Vegetables grown in the southern United States are vulnerable to attac...
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The camellia has long been a pampered and cherished plant, considered more delicate and difficult to grow than it really is. Gardene...
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Protecting Pollinators in Urban Areas is a four-part series providing information and recommendations for the protection of pollinat...
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Living near intrusive neighbors can be a challenge. Especially when they howl in the middle of the night, slither through your yard,...
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