Autauga County Highlights

November 2019

Alabama Extension Launches Farming Basics App

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Today’s farmers are using new technology more than ever to help them with day-to-day tasks. In a physically demanding and rapidly developing industry, farmers lean on GPS, web information, online courses and timely answers to keep up with the moving economy.

Available at the touch of a finger, the Farming Basics app from Alabama Extension is a science- and research-based information gateway for small and beginning farmers. The app will serve as a pocket guide to help growers answer everyday questions in the field. Read More

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Lunch and Learn-A Natural Christmas

December 4, 2019 12:00 pm-1:00 pm

Jane McCarthy, Horticulturist and Central Alabama Master Gardener will show unique ways to use the nature outdoors to decorate for Christmas indoors.. Read More

Lunch and Learn Backyard Water Features

December 5, 2019 at 12:00 pm-1:00 pm

Short description. Leonard Shannon, a Montgomery County Master Gardener will teach you how to create a backyard water feature, big or small and what wildlife you could expect to see as a result. Read more

Lunch and Learn-Artistic Flower Pressing

December 10, 2019 12:00 pm-1:00 pm

Betty Plaster an Elmore County Master Gardener will present how to preserve the petals of those beautiful flowers in our landscape by flower pressing Read More

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Fall:Time for a Garden Refresh

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—As autumn brings cooler temperatures to Alabama, it looks as if summer heat is on the way out. Pleasant weather has drawn many southern gardeners out to make lawn and garden updates.

Whether it is general maintenance—like pruning branches—or raking fallen leaves for compost piles, Alabama Extension regional home grounds, gardens, and home pests agent, Mallory Kelley shares some tips for homeowners and gardeners. Read more

The Factors of Fall Leaf Color

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Many parts of Alabama are known for their wonderful fall leaf color. People drive from all around to see the bright red, burnt orange and vibrant yellow colors. Many factors determine how beautiful the show of leaves will be each year.

Why Do Leaves Change Color?

While we love to watch the leaves change color, do we know why this process takes place? Mallory Kelley, an Alabama Extension home grounds, gardens and home pests regional agent, said Read more

Prepare Your Lawn for the Fall and Winter Months

ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Cold weather and frosts mark the end of the growing season and the start of fall and winter. Now is a great time to prepare your lawn for the fall and winter months. It is time to get back outside and start clean-ups, preparations and plantings for the spring.

“Here are some actions you can take to prepare your lawn for the fall and winter months,” said Rudy Pacumbaba, an Alabama Extension horticulture specialist. Read More

"The Center of It All" Capital Campaign

4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization. For more than 100 years, Alabama 4-H has been helping young people develop into resourceful citizens and responsible leaders.

Alabama 4-H is part of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System Read More

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