Master Gardeners of Walker County

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Welcome to Master Gardeners of Walker County! We are the local chapter of the Alabama Master Gardeners Association.

We are composed of members who are Master Gardeners, Master Gardener Interns and community members who share our goals.

10/30/2026

Ever tried growing mushrooms?
🍄🍄‍🟫 Share your experience with us!

10/30/2026

Have you ever spotted ghost pipe in wooded areas? What a cool plant!!

The Ghost That Haunts the Forest Floor

Now that spooky season is upon us, here is a spooktacular plant.... The Ghost Pipe!

Unlike most plants, the ghost pipe lacks chlorophyll and doesn't need sunlight to produce its own food. Instead, it gets its nutrients from fungi that are connected to the roots of nearby trees. With its ghostly white appearance and mysterious way of surviving, this plant is definitely one of nature's spookiest creations.

Learn more at: https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/escambiaco/2023/11/01/weekly-what-is-it-ghost-plants/?

Stay spooky, everyone!

Picture Credit: Smith, R.W. (Wildflower Center Digital Library)

10/30/2026

Need a beautiful pollinator plant that stands out in your landscape?
These gorgeous red blooms will draw your eye every time!

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Brilliant red blooms that get attention, from gardeners and pollinators alike!

Meet cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis), our October Pollinator Plant of the Month. Its summer and fall flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies while adding a splash of color to the landscape.

Have a moist, shady garden spot? Cardinal flower thrives in these conditions, making it an option for woodland gardens and rain gardens.

Learn more on our website. Check out the Links section on our page.

10/29/2026

Who says meetings have to be boring?!! Here are a few photos from our October meeting! Master Gardeners celebrated fall with “Pansies and Pumpkins!”
Join us November 17 for our next meeting!

10/29/2026

10/29/2026

Hello everyone,

Need something to listen to? 'From the Ground Up' has just released its latest podcast episode on the Alabama Extension website. Season 3, Episode 3 explores the topic of 'Managing Wildlife Damage' with host Brian Brown and guest Norm Haley, an Alabama Extension forestry, wildlife, and natural resources agent, about identifying and solving wildlife damage on all types of landscapes.

Podcast Link: https://www.aces.edu/blog/podcast/season-3-episode-3-managing-wildlife-damage/

If you have any questions or concerns, please fill out our helpline form below in the comments.

Happy gardening!

10/29/2026

It’s almost time to bring them in!’

Bringing houseplants indoors for the season? Don’t bring the pests with them!

Before moving plants inside:
✅ Inspect leaves, stems, and soil
✅ Remove dead or diseased tissue
✅ Check for insects and mites
✅ Rinse plants if appropriate
✅ Quarantine new arrivals when possible

A few minutes of inspection now can prevent a winter infestation.

Image by Lucky Mahameru from Pixabay

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10/29/2026

We are excited to announce that the 2027 Master Gardener class registration will open on
NOVEMBER 2!! 📣😃
If you plan to register let us know if you have any questions! We 💚 new Master Gardeners and are here to help! That’s what Master Gardeners do best!! Info below!

https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/lawn-garden/become-an-alabama-extension-master-gardener-volunteer/

10/26/2026

🌱 Native Plant Spotlight: Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata) ✨
Looking for a hardworking, self-sowing native annual that brings brilliant color and heavy-duty wildlife value to your garden? Meet Partridge Pea! ☀️🐝

With its delicate, fern-like compound leaves (which even close up when touched!) and cheerful, bright yellow flowers adorned with dark red centers, this charming native plant is an absolute powerhouse in the landscape.

🦋 A Wildlife Super-Star:
The Ultimate Host: Partridge Pea is the primary larval host plant for the stunning Cloudless Sulphur, Gray Hairstreak, and Sleepy Orange butterflies!
Pollator Favorite: Native bees flock to its blooms. Interestingly, Partridge Pea doesn't produce nectar in its flowers; instead, it uses extrafloral nectaries on its stems to reward beneficial insects like ants and predatory wasps, which in turn help protect the plant from pests!
Bird Bonanza: The flat seed pods that follow provide a fantastic winter food source for native birds.

🏡 In the Garden:
Lifecycle: Native annual that easily self-sows each year to return to your beds.
Light: Thrives in full sun.
Soil: Wonderfully adaptable, handling poor soils, sand, and clay with ease while naturally helping to fix nitrogen in the earth.

Address

1501 N. Airport Road
Jasper, AL
35504

Website

https://mastergardenersofwalkercounty.org/

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