In a Foley Backyard, a Master Gardener Turns Soil Into Therapy
Foley master gardener Diane Clark manages diabetes, a serious foot infection and strict lifting limits, yet still tends a backyard of succulents and herbs she treats as rehabilitation.
Aloe Vera Care Tips Ahead of Mobile Botanical Gardens’ Fall Plant Sale
A guide to growing and caring for aloe vera at home coincides with Mobile Botanical Gardens' upcoming Fall Plant Sale, plus a roundup of other South Alabama garden events this…
A Gulf Coast Gardener’s Guide to Growing Roses Without the Fuss
Roses have a reputation for being high-maintenance, but Gulf Coast gardeners say the right variety and a few simple habits make a fragrant, low-fuss rose bed easy to grow in…
Mobile Set to Host 2020 Alabama Master Gardener State Conference
Mobile will host the 2020 Alabama Master Gardener state conference next spring at the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel, drawing hundreds of gardeners for talks, a film fest and tours of…
Invasive Air Potato Vine Spreading Through Mobile Yards, Extension Agent Warns
A fast-spreading invasive vine capable of climbing 70 feet is taking root in Mobile backyards, and a local extension agent says a small beetle may be residents' best defense.
Local Gardening Experts Recommend Perennial Vines to Dress Up South Alabama Landscapes
Local horticulture experts recommend a range of hardy perennial vines, from clematis to coral honeysuckle, to add color and character to South Alabama gardens, along with tips on where to…
Master Gardener Advice: Annual Flowering Vines Bring Vertical Color to Mobile County Gardens
Mobile County Master Gardener volunteers recommend seven annual flowering vines, from morning glories to purple hyacinth bean, for gardeners looking to add vertical color this summer, along with two free…
Master Gardener Advice: Beating Back Aphids, Whiteflies and Mealybugs in a Mobile County Summer Garden
Mobile County Master Gardener volunteers explain why aphids, whiteflies and mealybugs surge in summer gardens and outline quick fixes and long-term Integrated Pest Management strategies, alongside two upcoming free gardening…