Spruce Up Gardens with Annual Color
The onset of spring weather has homeowners excited to get into the yard and garden, anxious to push away the drab colors of winter. Before rushing to the store or digging in, there are several...
View ArticleAttracting Garden Pollinators
Pollination is one of the most common concerns when planting late spring and early summer gardens. How do gardeners know if the cucumbers and squash are really getting pollinated? Alabama Extension...
View ArticleTomatoes: Site Selection and Planting
Tomatoes are one of the most popular plants grown in a southern garden, especially in Alabama. To get the most productivity from tomato plants requires gardeners do more planning and work than any...
View ArticleFood Friday: Stuffed Bell Peppers
Brightly colored and wonderfully flavored bell peppers are often used to garnish a meal and add special flavor and color. Have you ever used bell peppers as the main dish? John Hall, of Clarke County,...
View ArticleCucumbers to Pickles: Pickling Basics 101
Are cucumber plants weighing you down? If salads and sandwiches have you all cucumbered out, try making some delicious pickles to can and save for later. To pickle vegetables, it is important to know...
View ArticleFood Friday: Pickles
Cucumbers are a summertime favorite! Use the yummy green veggie to garnish a salad, make cucumber salsa or mix into a delicious summer side dish. Does your family have a favorite pickle recipe? How...
View ArticleGrow Flowers in the Fall No Matter Where You Live
As summer comes to an end and the weather grows chilly, it is sad to see gardens lose their color as the flowers disappear. This year, that doesn’t have to happen! Whether you live in a house with a...
View ArticlePreparing Your Garden for Fall
AUBURN, Ala.—Now that fall is here, it is important to know how to take care of your garden and what to plant during the autumn season. It is important to give your garden the same love and attention...
View ArticleBest Practices for Home Gardens During Winter
AUBURN, Alabama– Winter is here, but for home gardeners that does not mean it is time to head indoors. There are several best practices for home gardens during winter. Planting cover crops, keeping...
View ArticleFebruary Not the Time to Prune Hydrangeas
AUBURN, Ala.—The month of February brings blooms of many different shapes and sizes, a sure sign spring is around the corner. While daffodils and camellias are blooming in bright colors, gardeners may...
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