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10/22/2026

Alabama Extension’s At Home Beekeeping webinar series returns this month with an important topic for beekeepers: European Foulbrood.

This bacterial disease affects honey bee larvae and can weaken colonies. Join Meghan Milbrath of Michigan State University to learn more about European foulbrood and why it matters to your hives.

Tune in live Tuesday, October 27, at 6:30 p.m. Central. Hosted by Alabama Extension’s beekeeping team, the webinar includes a live Q&A so you can ask questions and hear directly from the experts.

Register today: https://www.aces.edu/go/2820

10/21/2026

October is a great time to plan ahead and give your perennials a little fall care! From coneflowers and black-eyed Susans to daylilies and hostas, here’s a quick garden to-do list:

Remove spent blooms, or leave seedheads to provide food for wildlife.
Cut back plants that had significant pest or disease problems.
Divide and relocate healthy plants that need more room, allowing four to six weeks for roots to establish before the ground freezes.
Keep weeding and watering as needed.

A little attention now can help your perennial garden thrive next season. Find more tips in “Keeping Perennials Healthy All Year” here: https://www.aces.edu/go/5912

10/19/2026

Alabama After Dark - Spotted Salamander

When rain falls on a winter night, one of Alabama’s most secretive amphibians begins an important journey.

Spotted salamanders spend most of the year inactive underground. On rainy winter nights, they emerge and migrate to temporary, fishless pools to reproduce, sometimes crossing roads along the way.

These large salamanders measure between 6 and 9.5 inches long and are easily recognized by the yellow or orange spots covering their dark bodies. Their underground lifestyle also helps them live for more than 20 years.

If you are traveling on a rainy winter night, slow down and watch the road. Spotted salamanders and other amphibians may be making their way to breeding pools.

Learn more about this secretive amphibian here: https://www.aces.edu/go/5853

10/18/2026

A sweet taste of Alabama fall!

The American persimmon is Alabama’s only native persimmon species, and its ripe fruit offers plenty of delicious possibilities.

The key is patience! Harvest only fully ripe, soft fruit. Unripe persimmons are intensely astringent and unpleasant to eat.

Use a sieve or fruit pulper to separate the sweet pulp from the seeds and skin, then enjoy it in puddings, jams, fruit butters, pies or ice cream. Freeze the pulp to save some sweetness for later.

Ripe persimmons don’t store well, so process them promptly or refrigerate until you’re ready.

Learn more about this native fruit here: https://www.aces.edu/go/6992

10/16/2026

Build your gardening and landscaping knowledge with Urban Green: Back 2 Basics Wednesdays, a free webinar series from the Alabama Extension Home Horticulture team.

Designed for individuals living in urban areas with limited growing space, these live online sessions offer practical guidance on basic gardening, landscaping, and urban living.

Upcoming sessions include:
Oct. 21 at 10 a.m. CT
Twenty-Five Plants for Fall Flowers
Presented by Urban Home Horticulture Regional Agent, Hayes Jackson

Nov. 4 at 10 a.m. CT
Bagworms: How to Spot Them
Presented by Urban Home Horticulture Regional Agent, Marcus Garner

Individual registration is required for each session. Register at www.aces.edu/go/Back2Basics

10/15/2026

Clean hands can make a big difference!

October 15 is Global Handwashing Day, a reminder that a simple daily habit can help protect you, your family and your community from germs and illness, including colds and flu.

Follow five steps: wet, lather, scrub, rinse and dry. Use soap and clean, running water, and scrub for at least 20 seconds. Remember the backs of your hands, between your fingers and under your fingernails!

Make handwashing part of your routine before eating or preparing food and after using the bathroom, coughing, sneezing or handling pets.

Find more handwashing tips in the Links section on our page.

10/15/2026

What’s all the buzz about bumble bees?

These pollinators have a special way of collecting pollen. By vibrating muscles in their thorax (the middle section of their body) they shake loose pollen trapped inside flowers. This process is called buzz pollination!

Learn more about this Pollinator of the Month and others on our website or click here: https://www.aces.edu/go/6968

10/14/2026

Farmers, have you reported storm-related crop losses? Reporting damage within 72 hours is only the first step. Farmers with Federal Crop Insurance or Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) coverage need to also submit a written notice of loss within 15 days after reporting the damage.

Don't miss this important deadline! Contact your crop insurance agent or local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office for assistance. Other important information from USDA is available at https://www.aces.edu/go/6995

Get your hands dirty and learn by doing!Whether you're new to livestock production or looking to fine-tune your manageme...
10/14/2026

Get your hands dirty and learn by doing!

Whether you're new to livestock production or looking to fine-tune your management skills, the Practical Ranch Management Workshop offers hands-on demonstrations and real-world training from Extension specialists and industry experts.

Date: October 27, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Tennessee Valley Research & Extension Center
Address: 9494 Experimental Loop, Madison, AL

Registration Fee: $35

Space is limited, so don't wait to register!
Link: aub.ie/PRMW

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1501 North Airport Road
Jasper, AL
35504

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Monday 8am - 12pm
12:30pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
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