At the Shops Archives - Birmingham Gardening Today

September 13, 2017 - By Alabama Extension

While it’s back-to-school for many of us, whether we’re the student or the parent, this time of year produces seasonal...

August 20, 2016 - By Mike Rushing

The fall is the best time to plant trees, shrubs, and many perennials. I just walked my garden and flagged...

April 15, 2016 - By John Floyd

You need to go to the Botanical Gardens plant sale. It is located in a big tent behind Macy’s in...

March 15, 2016 - By John Floyd

Tender summer annuals are everywhere in the big box stores now. So is it ok to plant them now? Frankly,...

February 17, 2016 - By Mike Rushing

Just like those monkeys that spend hours combing through one another’s hair looking for what? fleas?, I find myself this...

January 24, 2016 - By John Floyd

If you cannot find a plant that you want in the metro area of Birmingham, most folks start looking online...

September 19, 2015 - By John Floyd

All over Birmingham, garden centers big and small are getting in their garden mums. But while the prices are highly...

August 22, 2015 - By John Floyd

Checking the local garden centers and big box hardware stores, I was glad the fall annuals are beginning to arrive....

August 16, 2015 - By Mike Rushing

I usually do my fall planting around Thanksgiving, so this time of year finds me working the vegetable garden and...

July 4, 2015 - By Alabama Extension

AUBURN, Ala.—You can grow vegetables and fruits year-round in Alabama and across much of the Southeast. The challenge for many...