Katie Nichols

Mar 29, 2024 | hartselleenquirer.com | Katie Nichols

By Katie Nichols For the Enquirer Springtime is showtime for azaleas in Alabama landscapes. Bursting with blooms and color, azaleas are the stars of spring. Lucy Edwards, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System coordinator, said azaleas may be the most popular flowering shrubs in Alabama. Buying plantsFor azaleas, gardeners will get the most vibrant display of flowers by buying and planting a mass of a single variety instead of using many varieties and colors.

Jan 23, 2024 | newsaegis.com | Katie Nichols

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) will host four industrial hemp meetings for new and seasoned growers in early 2024. Sonja Thomas, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System pesticide safety specialist, said all meetings follow the same agenda, so growers only need to attend one meeting. “The meeting will be an overview of the 2024 hemp season with changes to hemp rules, requirements licensees must meet and procedures and deadlines,” Thomas said.

Jan 20, 2024 | cullmantimes.com | Katie Nichols

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) will host four industrial hemp meetings for new and seasoned growers in early 2024. Sonja Thomas, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System pesticide safety specialist, said all meetings follow the same agenda, so growers only need to attend one meeting. “The meeting will be an overview of the 2024 hemp season with changes to hemp rules, requirements licensees must meet and procedures and deadlines,” Thomas said.

Dec 24, 2023 | lowndessignal.com | Lanell Smith |Katie Nichols

Published 8:22 pm Sunday, December 24, 2023 by Katie NicholsAlabama Cooperative ExtensionDeck the halls with boughs of holly — and pinecones, cotton bolls and magnolia seed pods. Backyard greenery can be combined to create beautiful holiday decorations. Trees, shrubs, plants and fruits are ready-made materials to build show-stopping indoor and outdoor decor.

Dec 20, 2023 | gulfcoastmedia.com | Katie Nichols

You have 2 free items remaining before a subscription is required.   Subscribe now!   |   Log in Katie NicholsAlabama Cooperative Extension SystemPosted 12/20/23Deck the halls with boughs of holly — and pinecones, cotton bolls and magnolia seed pods. Backyard greenery can be combined to create beautiful holiday decorations. Trees, shrubs, plants and …This item is available in full to subscribers. Subscribe to continue reading. Already a subscriber? Sign inYou can cancel anytime.