Meet the Alabama beekeeper whose honey is all the buzz
BOB CARLTON, AL.com
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1of3Justin Hill, the founder and owner of Eastaboga Bee Company, sits among the hives in his bee fields in rural Eastaboga, Ala. (Bob Carlton/The Birmingham News via AP)Bob Carlton/APShow MoreShow Less
2of3Eastaboga Bee Company wildflower honey is available at the Market at Pepper Place in Birmingham, Ala., on select Saturdays. (Bob Carlton/The Birmingham News via AP)Bob Carlton/APShow MoreShow Less
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EASTABOGA, Ala. (AP) A tall, bushy privet has grown up between the seat and steering wheel of the rusted, old Oliver tractor, which is parked right where Elvin Hill left it nearly 50 years ago.
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Meet the Alabama beekeeper whose honey is all the buzz
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This old tractor with a tree growing through the middle of it was the inspiration for the Eastaboga Bee Company s logo. (Bob Carlton/bcarlton@al.com)
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A tall, bushy privet has grown up between the seat and steering wheel of the rusted, old Oliver tractor, which is parked right where Elvin Hill left it nearly 50 years ago.
“Something broke on it and he was fixing it and he stopped for lunch and he had a massive heart attack and passed away,” Hill’s great-grandson, Justin Hill, explains to a visitor to his farm. “And they just never moved it.”
Insect Management Considerations for Alabama Peanuts in 2021
March 9, 2021 3 min read
As we turn the page on 2020 and move ahead to 2021, it’s never too early to think about insects. Although we can’t predict specific issues we will face during the growing season in March, we can think about what we may encounter and ways to mitigate loss from various pests. As we discuss some issues, keep in mind that
scouting and spraying only when necessary is the best way to maximize the return on investment and mitigate the risk of flaring secondary pests.
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Snails and slugs are a growing issue for many producers in the southeast. Although snails are not known to feed on plants like slugs, they can cause issues with contamination at harvest. Slugs and snails tend to heavily infest fields during years that are wet and in fields with high plant residue (reduced/no-till). Unfortunately, few control options exist outside of tilla
21 dishes to eat in Birmingham in 2021
Updated Mar 16, 2021;
Posted Jan 13, 2021
The individual lemon meringue pie at FoodBar in Vestavia Hills, Ala., is one of 21 dishes Birmingham-area diners need to try in 2021.(Photo courtesy of FoodBar; used with permission)
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We can all agree that we’re glad to close the books on 2020.
It was a devastating year for restaurants in Birmingham, many of which closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and all of which had to adapt to the “new” normal of curbside service and restricted seating.
But 2021 is finally here, and soon, we hope and pray, we can return to the “old” normal and enjoy going out to lunch or dinner with our friends without worrying about wearing a mask or having our temperature checked.
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