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Watch Out For Snakes
With warmer weather upon us, snakes and other wildlife are more active. It is not uncommon to run across a nonvenomous snake during the summer months. While venomous snakes are known...
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Look Out for Poisonous Plants
Spring and summer months are perfect for outdoor activities. When camping or hiking, it is important to know what plants to avoid. Some poisonous plants can cause harm to humans...
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The Problem with Privet By: Andy Baril
Over the past few weeks riding down our county roads, I have noticed the Chinese privet turning green. Everyone will notice these plants because they will load the edges of the...
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Managing Spring Pests
Spring time brings warmer weather and blooming plants, but it also bring spring pests. Whether it is in the garden or at home, people needs to know how to deal with these pests....
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Cold Snap Won’t Faze Insect Pests
If the recent cold snap had hopes of an insect-free season springing to mind, think again. Even after a week of frigid temperatures—uncharacteristic even for Alabama winters—insects...
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Finding the Perfect Christmas Tree
Finding the perfect Christmas tree doesn’t have to be difficult. Christmas, and the holiday season in general, can be a stressful time for many people. There are holiday parties to...
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Staying Safe While Hunting
Hunting safety is always a top priority regardless of game, ammo or method. In Alabama, bow season is open now and gun season opens in mid-November for deer. Marisa Lee Futral, the...
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Garden Talk: Plinking on the Roof By: Andrew J. Baril
It began again this past weekend. Like clockwork, in the middle of the night, before the rays of sunlight early Saturday morning, I heard a plunk on our...
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Black Bears in Alabama: What to do in an encounter
Black bears populate the Southeast, and Alabama is no exception. Dr. Jim Armstrong, an Alabama Extension wildlife scientist and professor in the Auburn University School of Forestry...
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Garden Talk: Danger Follows the Buzz of Summer By: Andrew J. Baril
Every summer here in Alabama, there is an eerie buzz in the woods. Those living close to water are used to the regular serenade of croaking frogs. Their croaking...
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Garden Talk: Nighttime Howlers By Andrew J. Baril
Summer is on its way in Alabama. Those of us who live in central Alabama have the typical hazy, hot, humid days of summer headed our way. Soon the ‘dog days of summer’...
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Understanding Fire Blight!
What is fire blight? Fire blight is a contagious, systemic, bacterial disease and is prevalent on apple and pear trees during cool, wet springs. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama...
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Garden Talk: Bark Beetles and Your Pines By Andrew J. Baril
ALL green plants are food for other creatures! I am repeatedly reminded of this statement from one of my botany professors almost forty years ago. I really do not mind this statement...
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Garden Talk: Recovering from Last Year’s Drought By Bethany A. O’Rear
Recovering from Last Year’s Drought Question: As we all know, last year’s drought was of the exceptional kind. I lost several plants in my yard completely. Of the ones that remain, several of them seem...
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"Beyond Rain Barrels"
Come join us and learn rainwater conservation tips! During times of drought it is important to relook at how we value water, lessons we can learn, and ways to use water wisely.
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Garden Talk: Now is the Time for a Friendly Fire!
Garden Talk: Now is the Time for a Friendly Fire! By Andrew J. Baril Here in north central Alabama, January through mid-March is a great time to use fire as a tool for land management....
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Seminar March 11, 2017: Hog & Predator Trapping
Seminar held at the Shelby County Agricultural Center (54 Kelly Lane, Columbiana, AL. 35051). For additional information please call #205-669-5121.
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It's time to punish privet (Garden Talk)
By Andrew J. Baril As I sit on my front porch looking out into a drizzly sky, I am reflecting on what to write to you this month. A few hardwood leaves remain in my trees; their lifeless forms...
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Rainwater collection ready
Rainwater collection is an important skill to master. By learning how to collect rainwater and use that water efficiently, gardeners and homeowners can rely on more than just a water...
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Water Conservation Still Vital
Farmers and residents alike welcomed rains across Alabama, but an Alabama Extension water resource expert says one rain does not break a drought. Dr. Eve Brantley says the drought will...
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