“Extension does that?” That’s the typical response when we tell people about all the services MSU Extension offers. We’ve been a trusted partner for families and communities in Mississippi since 1914, offering programs, resources, and expertise in a variety of areas.
A High Five for a Healthy Home
June 4, 2019
Maintaining a healthy home can be challenging, but it IS possible. Use the “right hand rule” to make your home a healthy one.
Making the Most of In-Season Produce
June 4, 2019
When you visit your community farmers market, you know you're purchasing local produce in its peak season. Fruits and vegetables have more flavor and are typically less expensive when they’re in season. So, when you go to the farmers market, how do you make the most out of in-season produce? (Photo by Michaela Parker)
Gardening: It’s a Risky Business
May 31, 2019
No matter how you slice it, gardening is a risky business.
We have no control over the weather, waves of pestilence, the threat of plant diseases. It’s a wonder we don’t all just chuck our gardening tools and say, “See you at the farmers market.”
Mississippi Medallion Plants: Fruit & Vegetable Edition
May 28, 2019
If edibles are on your list for the landscape or garden this year, check out the list of Mississippi Medallion winners. They are proven performers when it comes to our Mississippi climate.
Our horticulture experts help select several plants, including fruits and vegetables, each year that make the cut.
Bike Safety Tips
May 24, 2019
Warmer weather and summer vacation means many kids are pulling out their bikes and hitting the roads. It’s a fun pastime and a great way to exercise!
Here are three tips to keep in mind to help avoid injuries and accidents while cycling:
What To Do in Your Garden in June
May 21, 2019
I love riding around town looking at everyone’s front yard landscapes. I know how much work goes into making it look top-notch! A lot has been done, but there’s plenty more to do in your yard and garden.
Homemade Baby Food
May 17, 2019
Making your own baby food can be a great way to save money and capture fresh fruits and vegetables at their peak flavor. This means top nutrition and exciting new food experiences for your baby. (Besides, you know some of those baby food flavor combinations gross you out. When you make your own, you have full control!)
Farmers Market Tips
May 13, 2019
Visiting the local farmers market is one of my favorite summertime activities. I love getting to visit with vendors, sample homemade goods, and buy locally grown produce. My favorite items to buy are peaches, corn, tomatoes, and cucumbers. My local farmers market has a flower stand, so I always leave with a bouquet!
How to Caramelize Onions
May 10, 2019
Loads of recipes call for caramelized onions, but have you ever made them?
The good news is they add a lot of flavor to soups and meat dishes. (Liver and onions always go together for a reason!)
Mississippi Medallion Plants: Proven Performers
May 7, 2019
Do you want surefire performance in your landscape and vegetable garden, but don’t know what to look for when you go to the garden center?
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About Extension for Real Life
Extension for Real Life is a product of the MSU Extension Service’s Office of Agricultural Communications.
That’s a long way of saying we are professional communicators who get to talk about food, families, 4-H, flowers, and farming for a living.
Blog content is created by a core team of communicators, including Susan Collins-Smith, Ellen Graves, Natasha Haynes, Qula Madkin, Michaela Parker, and Jonathan Parrish. But we get by with a lot of help from our friends in Ag Comm and Extension!
You can reach us at 662-325-2262 or extreallife@msstate.edu