January 2026 Edition
January 2026 Edition
This past summer, I experienced a treat I didn't expect would happen again in my lifetime. A covey of bobwhite quail made their summer home in the acreage around our home in Baldwin County. I cherished each "Bob-White" mating call I heard and caught glimpses of them entering several areas with thick vegetation. That thick vegetation that provides protection for brood-rearing is one of the key ingredients for quail to survive and thrive, according to Caleb Blake, the Upland Game Bird Coordinator...
In kitchens across America, lasagna has long held a place of honor-its bubbling layers of pasta, meat, sauce, and cheese forming a kind of edible architecture of comfort. Whether served at Sunday dinners, potlucks, or quiet weeknights, it's a dish that invites second helpings and stories around the table. This particular recipe leans into tradition while offering a few thoughtful touches. It begins with a hearty meat sauce-ground beef and Italian sausage browned together until richly...
February may still feel like winter across Alabama, but seasoned gardeners know this month is the quiet engine that powers the entire spring growing season. With soil temperatures beginning to rise, daylight slowly increasing, and early buds swelling on fruit trees, February offers a narrow but valuable window to prepare beds, start cool‑season crops, and get ahead of the chores that become overwhelming once March arrives. Across the state-from the Tennessee Valley to the Gulf Coast-February...
