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Aloe Vera- The Giving Plant
By Melissa Wold, Mobile County Master Gardener Hi, readers. My name is Liliacea. You’re welcome to call me Aloe. I have many cousins...

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Sep 1, 20213 min read


September Plant of the Month- Lantana
Lantana camara is classified as a perennial in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 8-11. Its multi-color blooms, including but not limited to hot...

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Sep 1, 20211 min read


Ask A Master Gardener- Bellingrath Welcome!
“Getting in the zone” is a familiar phrase, indicating a return to a personally comfortable attitude or environment. However, to Dr. F....

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Aug 3, 20214 min read


Plant of the Month- Pinecone Ginger
A most unusual ginger, the Zingiber zerumber, or pinecone or shampoo ginger, begins with broad green leaves that reach about four feet...

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Aug 3, 20211 min read


Horticultural Therapy: A People-Plant Connection
By: Carol Dorsey, Mobile County Master Gardener, AHTA Associate, Certificate in Horticultural Therapy | www.MobileCountyMasterGardeners.o...

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Jul 13, 20213 min read


Landscaping With a Most Versatile Plant: Gingers!
By: Carol Williams, Mobile County Master Gardener | MobileCountyMasterGardeners.org Wouldn’t it be wonderful to landscape with a plant...

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Jun 30, 20213 min read


Gardening Program Helping Rehabilitate Juvenile Offenders
https://www.wkrg.com/top-stories/gardening-program-helping-rehabilitate-juvenile-offenders/ by: Devon Walsh Posted: Jun 29, 2021 / 05:16...

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Jun 30, 20212 min read


Mobile Master Gardeners Share Gardening in Our Community
By: Carol Williams, Mobile County Master Gardener |www.mobilecountymastergardeners.org Pictured left: Bob and Brenda Howard joined by...

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Jun 19, 20211 min read


It's So Peaceful at the Mobile Japanese Garden
By: Don Fry, Mobile County Master Gardener | www.MobileCountyMasterGardeners.org I thought you’d like to know about this hidden gem said...

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Jun 19, 20213 min read


What Is Wrong With My Lawn?
By: Jack LeCroy, Regional Extension Agent, Alabama Cooperation Extension System, jml0003@aces.edu Living in Mobile, Alabama, comes with...

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Jun 15, 20213 min read


Plant of the Month- Watermelon!
Plant of the Month: Watermelon By Jennifer McDonald For many Alabamians watermelon is one of the highlights of summer. The scrambling and...

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Jun 4, 20211 min read


Summer Must Be Coming!
By: Carol Williams, Mobile County Master Gardener | www.MobileCountyMasterGardeners.org Summer must be coming! Signs are on the...

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May 25, 20213 min read


Plant of the Month- Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas, with their pink or blue cloud-shaped flowers and large, soft-green leaves, compose images of lazy summers in the shade....

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May 5, 20211 min read


Become a Master Gardener in 2022!
By: Julie Conrey, Mobile County Master Gardener | www.MobileCountyMasterGardeners.org There is an art to gardening in the deep South...

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Apr 30, 20213 min read


What You Need to Know About Gripeweed AKA Chamberbitter
By: Alice Marty, Mobile County Master Gardener | www.MobileCountyMasterGardeners.org Pre-emergent seems to not affect it! Common...

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Apr 30, 20214 min read


Evaluate Your Trees Before Hurricane Season
By: Beau Brodbeck, PhD – Extension Specialist in Urban Forestry and Jack Rowe – Regional Extension Agent www.aces.edu and...

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Apr 30, 20213 min read


Plant of the Month: Agarista
When I walk my dogs in spring, I am amazed by all the lovely fragrances our floras add to the outdoor, sensory experience. I make a point...

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Apr 7, 20211 min read


Growing Papayas on the Gulf Coast
By: Pepper Woolsey, Mobile County Master Gardener www.MobileCountyMasterGardeners.org When I was traveling in Costa Rica, Thailand, and...

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Mar 26, 20214 min read


Mobile Master Gardeners Volunteer for Festival of Flowers
By Carol Williams, Mobile County Master Gardener Pictured (left) is the living sculpture display by Mobile County Master Gardeners at...

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Mar 23, 20211 min read


Plant of the Month: Plumeria
Plumeria is a deciduous shrub with large, oblong leaves and waxy, exotic-looking flowers. The usually fragrant flowers can be star...

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Mar 20, 20211 min read
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