Satsumas in South Alabama: Cold-Hardy Citrus for the Home Garden
Satsuma mandarins are among the most cold-hardy citrus options for South Alabama. Learn where they fit, how to plant, protect, water, and prune a home tree.
Pomegranates in Alabama: Heat-Loving Fruit
Pomegranates combine bright flowers, ornamental fruit, fall color, and edible harvests. Learn how to site, prune, water, and manage this self-fruitful fruiting shrub in Alabama.
November Vegetable Gardening in Alabama: Cool Days, Steady Harvests
November Vegetable Gardening in Alabama: Cool Days, Steady Harvests November in Alabama feels calm. The light gets soft. The air turns crisp. Soil still holds warmth from fall. In other words, we get one more…
October Vegetable Gardening in Alabama: Plant Now, Harvest Soon
October Vegetable Gardening in Alabama: Plant Now, Harvest Soon October in Alabama is a gift. The air cools. The soil stays warm. Bugs slow down. Rain returns. In other words, this is our second spring.…
Vegetable Garden in September
The Vegetable Garden in September in Alabama September might be the best-kept secret in Alabama gardening. The air eases. The sun softens. Rain comes in bursts. And our soil is still warm enough to spark…
Vegetable Garden in March
Vegetable Garden in March in Alabama March is a pivotal month for gardeners in Alabama. As winter transitions to spring, the soil begins to warm, making it the perfect time to start planting a variety…
Vegetable Garden in February
What to Plant in Your Vegetable Garden in February in Alabama Gardening enthusiasts in Alabama know that February is an exciting month for planning and planting. With the state’s mild winters and early spring, February…
Vegetable Garden in January
What to Plant in Your Vegetable Garden in January in Alabama January is an excellent month to get a head start on your vegetable garden in Alabama. The mild winters and cooler temperatures create ideal…
Edible Gardening: Garden Plans for Pots and Raised Beds
Cooking Light published a kitchen garden column, complete with garden plans and designs that allow harvesting nearly year-round. Find more articles, recipes and inspiring images at cookinglight.com/garden. Want to grow fresh food? Use these plans…
Plants for Pollinators: 5 Things to Know About Pollinator Gardens
Planting for pollinators and beneficial insects is one of the best things you can do in your Alabama garden. Feeding the bees and butterflies is a critical need for a healthy environment and ecosystem. The…