Plant your own pumpkin patch for a bountiful fall harvest. christening/Getty Images Don’t throw away your the seeds from your decorative pumpkins or jack-o'-lanterns this year! Because they are so agreeable, you barely need a green thumb to grow pumpkins. Credit:christening/Getty Images What you do need is spacelots of space. Pumpkin vines can spread up to 20 feet. You’ll always have a vine-full of pumpkins ready to take over the place of honor on your porch....

But what is a Pimms Cup, and how did this drink make its way to Louisiana? What Is The Pimms Cup? How To Make It Pimms No. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee Montiel 1 is a gin-based liqueur infused with spices, citrus, and herbs thats a natural match for fruit. The result was the Pimms Cup, which included Pimms No. From there, bartenders could add their choice of fresh fruit and herbs for extra flavor and vibrance....

Each year, residents of The Brookwood Community host an open house showcasing their spectacular poinsettia display. I was new to the area, and this was her way of welcoming me. Apoinsettia, vividly colored, overflowing its pot, and endearingly ill-timedit wasnt even Thanksgiving yet. Brookwood Community citizens show off their hard work: (from left) Stephen Tayntor, Megan Rogers, Brian Chambers, Christine Coan, Michelle Wilde, and Kim Sneed.Credit:Wynn Myers (Visitbrookwoodcommunity.orgfor more information.)...

Auburn Rural Studio student architecture program has been making a difference for 30 years. Timothy Hursley If you drive south down State 69 fromTuscaloosaand look out your window, you wont see much. The University of Alabamas grand campus of stately brick buildings and mega-mansion sorority houses fades to farmland. Credit:Timothy Hursley Rural Studio is a proven experiment in symbiotic cohabitation. Students live, work, play, and grow during their time here....

As winter approaches, it’s time to decide which plants need to come inside. When winter comes, Im forced to decide which plants come inside and whichbrave the cold. Id save them all, but my family prefers sitting without a plant in their lap or face. Credit:Getty Images Weve got expert tips and answers to help you successfullyoverwinter your plants. Understanding Plant Needs Mosthouseplantsare tropical varieties that need a warm or temperate environment to thrive....

In reality, many modern roses like ‘Knock Out’ are robust, long-lived, flowering shrubs. No plant is more flexible, more versatile, and more fun thanthe rose in all its myriad forms. Southern gardeners now have access to a broader selection ofeasy-care rosesthan ever. ‘Rainbow Knock Out’ is a beloved standby for many Southern gardeners. This shrub features coral-pink flowers alongside burgundy-to-deep green foliage.Credit:Robbie Caponetto Three traits combine to win it high praise throughout the South....

What Is Garden Tilling? Loosened soil also helps plants receive all the different nutrients they need to grow. Tilling can be done manually or with a motorized tiller, also called a rototiller. Credit:vitranc/Getty Does Tilling Harm Soil Health? The old-school practice of annual tilling can be harmful for a number of reasons. This can cause soil runoff and erosion. Randaci adds that tilling can compact the soil further below. Suddenly, you’llfind weeds sproutingall over your garden....

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Only hes not even there for the party. Hes the buildings super and is only there to check on a water leak. So yeah I decided, you know what, everyone is going to love me. Credit:Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Bettina Strauss Im just going to throw thisbig chili party.Its fall, it will be so fun. Everyone will get to know me and my husband and our new baby. I put up flyers all over the building and no one came, she shared with a laugh....

Built on football, this SEC stronghold is quickly becoming a culinary powerhouse. But would that sentiment hold when push came to shove? Humble Beginnings It’s impossible to tell the story of Auburn food without David Bancroft. Bancroft swears by the brunch at Lucy’s, a fresh and modern bistro.Credit: Robbie Caponetto A little over a year later, he dove in completely and became the restaurant’s executive chef. If she’s a fan of Bancroft, the admiration is mutual....

The Lone Star State’s favorite gas station has its own mascot and fan following. Here is the story behind the unique convenience store. Here’s the story of how the gas station empire started by Arch Aplin III began. Credit: Wynn Myers After that, Buc-ee’s took off, opening 20 stores across Brazoria County during their first two decades. As they grew, they added new, innovative features. Buc-ee’s also is adamantlynota truck stop....

These beloved Southern blooms were a favorite of the Jackson native and literary genius. Ngoc Minh Ngo Eudora Welty dreamed ofcamellias. It continued until she saw only one, the original. Credit:Ngoc Minh Ngo The author went so far as to call herself, with typical humor, my mothers yard boy. But her plant knowledge and her passion for certain flowers, camellias most of all, were undeniable. Chestina would wrap them in wet cotton so her daughter could have them in her apartment in the city....

you could use sight and smell to figure out if chicken has spoiled. Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox Chicken is one of the most versatile ingredients in the kitchen. We talked to Texas-based private chef Aly Romero to get an expert point of view. Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox When cooking chicken, it’s best to use your senses. Use both sight and smell to see if chicken has gone bad....