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There is something especially satisfying about growing a plant from a tiny seed. But there is another level of satisfaction that many gardeners eventually discover: growing a plant, harvesting from …
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By Kitti Cooper
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 9/16/26 |
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There is something wonderfully Southern about walking into the garden with a basket and coming back out with more green beans than you know what to do with. Here on the Gulf Coast, we have a long …
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By Kitti Cooper
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 9/2/26 |
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With our sweltering summer heat in Coastal Alabama, it can be hard to imagine the crisp, cool weather of fall.
It is hard to think about fall gardening when you are sweating under the summer …
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By Kitti Cooper
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 8/19/26 |
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Fall on the Gulf Coast doesn't mean winding down. It means gearing up for some of the best planting weather of the year.
In zones 8b and 9, our long warm season, mild winters and abundant …
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By Kitti Cooper
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 8/5/26 |
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If you've ever wished your garden could fertilize itself, I've got some good news: it can, at least to some extent.
One of nature's greatest gardening tricks is something called nitrogen …
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By Kitti Cooper
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 7/15/26 |
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If you've lived on the Alabama Gulf Coast for more than five minutes, you've probably discovered two things: we can grow just about anything, and the mosquitoes think we're part of the buffet.
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By Kitti Cooper
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 7/1/26 |
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There is a funny thing that happens when someone plants their very first butterfly garden. They carefully pick out beautiful plants, tuck them into the perfect sunny spot, water them, check on them …
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By Kitti Cooper
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 6/17/26 |
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Gardenias, with their intoxicating fragrance and stunning white blooms, are a favorite among gardeners and floral enthusiasts alike. But did you know these beautiful flowers are also edible?
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By Kitti Cooper
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 6/3/26 |
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Southern Alabama boasts an ideal climate for gardening with its long, warm summers and mild winters, providing optimal conditions for growing a variety of crops.
Among these, squash stands out …
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By Kitti Cooper
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 5/20/26 |
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There is something undeniably romantic about lavender.
It carries with it the feeling of warm sun on your skin, the hum of bees drifting lazily through the air and the soft sway of purple blooms …
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By Kitti Cooper
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 5/6/26 |
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Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, radishes are a fantastic choice for growing your own food in your backyard, no matter how much space you have available. Radish is typically one of …
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By Kitti Cooper
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 4/15/26 |
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There’s something about a sunflower that just feels like summer on the Gulf Coast. Maybe it’s the way they shoot up overnight, or how they seem to glow in that sticky Alabama heat, or how they …
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By Kitti Cooper
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 4/1/26 |
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Tomatoes, the quintessential summer crop, hold a special place in the hearts of gardeners and food enthusiasts alike. However, cultivating tomato plants requires more than just planting seeds and …
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By Kitti Cooper
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 3/18/26 |
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On the Gulf Coast, we are blessed with long growing seasons, warm sunshine and the ability to grow food nearly year-round. But sometimes the most powerful gardening happens on the smallest scale, …
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By Kitti Cooper
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 3/4/26 |
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As Valentine's Day has come and gone, don't throw out those flower bouquets. What better way to express your love than by recycling the timeless beauty?
In this article, we'll explore the …
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By Kitti Cooper
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 2/18/26 |
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If you garden on the Gulf Coast, you already know this isn't beginner mode. We garden with heat that shows up early and leaves late, humidity that makes plants and people dramatic, sandy soil that …
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By Kitti Cooper
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 2/16/26 |
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As the Gulf Coast experiences its second freeze of the winter season, it's time to embrace a gardener's winter wonderland — a brief moment of calm before the spring weeds come roaring back like an …
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By Kitti Cooper
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 1/21/26 |
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If you garden on the Alabama Gulf Coast, you already know our weather doesn't follow rules. It follows impulses.
One week we're protecting plants from a freeze, the next we're in short sleeves …
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By Kitti Cooper
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 1/8/26 |
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Few plants embody the spirit of the holiday season like the bright, cheerful poinsettia. Whether displayed in front doors, churches, businesses or glowing across a garden center like Cooper Farm, …
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By Kitti Cooper
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 12/3/25 |
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When the Halloween lights dim and the candy wrappers stop crinkling, most pumpkins get unceremoniously tossed in the trash, but that bright orange beauty still has plenty of life left in it! Pumpkins …
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By Kitti Cooper
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 10/29/25 |