Fall is planting time! Master Gardeners Carol and Jay talk about how to winterize your garden and what to plant to enhance winter curb appeal. They also give tips on fall veggies, spring bulbs, and perennials for both sun and shade. Bonus: Jay goes in depth on caring for knock out roses and crepe myrtles.

 Links
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http://mg.aces.edu/
https://www.alcpl.org/

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Master Gardeners Emily and Diane talk about native plants as a lawn substitute, small ornamental trees for your front yard, and foundation plants that resist disease. Also, how to rake your leaves in the fall. Spoiler alert: Don't! August and September garden tips.

Links
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http://mg.aces.edu/
https://www.alcpl.org/

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Master Gardeners of Limestone County, Alabama talk about how to care for your garden in June and July. They also answer questions from local residents about weeding, lawn care, and the importance of choosing the right plant for the right place.

Links
https://www.aces.edu/
http://mg.aces.edu/
https://www.alcpl.org/

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Limestone County Extension coordinator, Chris Becker, and Master Gardener, Janis Dill, talk about environmentally conscious ways to control pests in gardens in Limestone County, Alabama.

Links
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mg.aces.edu
https://www.alcpl.org/

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The Master Gardeners of Limestone County, Alabama talk about ways they are engaging the community in how to grow better gardens and cultivate healthy lifestyles with their programs.

Links
www.aces.edu
mg.aces.edu
www.alcpl.org

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An overview of the Limestone County Extension program and the ways its outreach impacts one in three Alabamians with programs in agriculture; forestry, wildlife, and natural resources; family and consumer sciences; economic and community development; 4-H and youth development; and urban affairs.

Links
www.aces.edu
mg.aces.edu
www.alcpl.org

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Limestone County Extension coordinator, Chris Becker, talks about pruning and knowing when and how to prune to promote healthy growth on plants and trees in Limestone County, Alabama.

Links
www.aces.edu
mg.aces.edu
www.alcpl.org

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Limestone County Extension coordinator, Chris Becker, talks about the importance of soil testing and how to amend it for the best plant and vegetable produce in gardens of Limestone County, Alabama.

Links
www.aces.edu
mg.aces.edu
www.alcpl.org

 If you have gardening questions, please submit to [email protected] 

Master Gardeners of Limestone County, Alabama identify native plants that you can plant to attract birds and bees and beneficial bugs to your home garden. They offer tips on where to buy plants and how to landscape with native species. 

Links
www.aces.edu
mg.aces.edu
www.alcpl.org

 If you have gardening questions, please submit to [email protected] 

The Master Gardeners of Limestone County Alabama talk about how to rid your garden of invasive species and introduce native plants that are environmentally friendly and easier to grow.

Sources and links mentioned in the podcast:

Nonnative Invasive Plants of Southern Forests: a field guide for identification and control can be downloaded from the usda.gov website.
To find native plants by zip code: Native Plants Finder (www.nwf.org)
Alabama Invasive Plants Council: ALIPC (se-eppc.org)
Alabama Extension: www.aces.edu
Master Gardener Extension:  mg.aces.edu
Athens Limestone County Public Library:  www.alcpl.org

If you have gardening questions, please submit to [email protected]