Winter hushes the garden. Frost mutes footsteps. Dormant branches trace still patterns against a gray sky. Yet beneath that calm, roots, microbes, and nutrients keep moving—just more slowly. Many of us wonder, Can plants really eat when it’s cold? And if so, which nitrogen form—urea or nitrate—works best? Let’s unravel that puzzle together. You and I will walk through simple science, real-life examples, and practical steps so you can make smart, earth-friendly choices the next time cold winds blow. Why Nitrogen Matters Even in the Off-Season Nitrogen is plant protein. It powers chlorophyll, fuels cell growth, and launches every new… Read more: Feeding Roots in Winter: A Friendly Guide to Urea and Nitrate Nitrogen

Broccoli is a cool-season star. It loves crisp mornings and steady, gentle days. Alabama gives us two good windows each year. Spring brings a quick sprint before the heat. Fall brings a long, sweet glide into winter. In other words, we have choices. With a little planning, we can pick firm, green crowns for weeks. This guide walks through timing, varieties, soil prep, pests, and harvest. We keep it simple. We keep it local. And we make it doable for any backyard or balcony in Alabama. Why Broccoli Fits Alabama Broccoli thrives in cool weather. Heat pushes it to bolt.… Read more: How and When to Grow Broccoli in Alabama

Geography is more than lines on a map. It is how we understand our world, how we plan our communities, and how we make decisions that affect generations. In Alabama, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) bring together land, water, people, and history into one powerful digital tool. With GIS, we can do more than simply see where things are. We can explore how they connect, change, and grow over time. In other words, GIS turns raw data into living knowledge. And in Alabama, that knowledge is helping us shape a future rooted in both tradition and progress. This article will take… Read more: Alabama GIS: Mapping the Heart of the South

September in Alabama feels like a turning point. The days are still warm, the nights are starting to cool, and the air begins to carry a hint of fall. For gardeners, this month is a gift. It brings the chance to plant crops that thrive in cooler weather while still enjoying the beauty and bounty of late summer. The garden doesn’t slow down in September—it simply shifts into a new season of growth. Let’s explore what to plant this month in Alabama, from hearty vegetables to colorful flowers, and how to keep your garden thriving through the seasonal change. Planting… Read more: What to Plant in the Flower and Vegetable Garden in September in Alabama

Cabbage loves a cool breeze. Alabama gives it two chances each year. We get soft winters. We get long falls. That means we can grow crisp heads for slaw, soups, and sautés almost all year if we plan well. In this guide, we walk through when to plant, how to plant, and how to keep those heads tight and sweet. In other words, we keep it simple, local, and doable. Why Cabbage Fits Alabama Cabbage is a cool-season crop. It grows best when days are mild and nights are cool. Heat makes it cranky. Cold makes it sweeter. Alabama offers… Read more: How and When to Plant Cabbage in Alabama