Despite the current cold and the record setting snowfall we have had – SPRING is on the way! Therefore, I will look at three articles that you really do need to look at closely. The URLs for all the referenced articles will be on my web site for March 2025. I will start with a…
Following is a list of four vegetables that will do well in the fall and into the winter here in south Alabama. There are others but these four are four of my favorites. I use them in many dishes and am always looking for new ways to use them. Other vegetables we simply have to…
As mentioned in the newsletter, the first thing to do is get a soil test. The article by Mike McQueen, a retired local former Extension Agent pretty well covers all you need to know to get this very important first step done. The two local sources for getting a soil test are at Old Tyme…
What do you want to plant this time of the year? INTRODUCTION Some plants can be planted by seeding but to help ensure some flowering plants. You may find it better to transplant plants that have already been started and are available in many of our local nurseries or garden centers. You should also be…
Grow More Videos – September 2024 As mentioned in the newsletter in April and May, I will spend some time introducing you to the wide-reaching range of topics that ACES has prepared to help us all become better gardeners. This final month will wrap up these topics with the following videos that, mainly, deal with…
Grow More Videos – July 2024 As mentioned in the newsletter in April and May, I will spend some time introducing you to the wide-reaching range of topics that ACES has prepared to help us all become better gardeners. Over the next few months, we will break our topics into three categories: The topics for…
Ground Covers – June 2024 This month we will sidestep our ACES Grow More Videos and look at ground covers. There are many uses for ground covers: a steep slope in your yard, choke out weeds, shady areas where your normal grasses do not grow well, full sun and dry areas, edging, erosion control, and…
Grow More Videos – May 2024 As mentioned in the newsletter in April and May, I will spend some time introducing you to the wide-reaching range of topics that ACES has prepared to help us all become better gardeners. Over the next few months, we will break our topics into three categories: The topics for…
ACES Education Information For the next few months, I am going to change direction somewhat in this newsletter and introduce you to the wide-ranging variety of topics that are available to you through the ACES (Alabama Cooperative Extension System) educational system. In past issues we have addressed some of these topics, i.e. mulching (March 2024),…