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These poinsettias have white or pink bracts.
December 4, 2023 - Filed Under: Flower Gardens

Poinsettias are classic holiday plants, known for their vibrant red and snowy white hues. You may not know that there are also many colorful versions of this popular plant that can add a unique and festive touch to your holiday decor. I love the many different colors that range from pink and coral to yellow and marbled. Today, poinsettias can be found in a variety of shades to suit your preferences.

A huge, pink flower has a dark center.
November 27, 2023 - Filed Under: Flower Gardens

Reflecting back on Thanksgiving, I feel thankful for the opportunity to grow plants that share their large, beautiful flowers with me. I think plants with big flowers have a bold presence that adds interest and value to any landscape. While they may have a shorter flowering period compared to those with small flowers, do not underestimate the impact they can have.

Tiny purple flowers bloom on golden foliage.
November 19, 2023 - Filed Under: Flower Gardens

During a recent visit to the Mississippi State University Truck Crops Branch Experiment Station in Crystal Springs, I stumbled upon two striking plants that were in full bloom and showing out. While admiring their beauty, I noticed that bees were equally drawn to these plants. What caught my eye was the Caryopteris plants.

Five purple flowers bloom in a cluster.
November 13, 2023 - Filed Under: Flower Gardens

Fall is a great time to start planning for the upcoming spring season. If you’re thinking about making some changes to your landscape, have you considered bringing in a new color? Purple is a regal, attention-grabbing color that can add a touch of sophistication and elegance to your garden or landscape.

Flowers made up of tiny blooms are red, orange, yellow and pink.
November 5, 2023 - Filed Under: Flower Gardens

A dreary November landscape can get a gardener dreaming of spring, and if you’re like me, you’re already thinking about plants that will add a splash of color to the landscape next year.

Success Stories

A man, smiling, standing in front of a candle centerpiece and behind a table with bows, evergreen door swag and evergreen garland.
Commercial Horticulture, Lawn and Garden, Cut Flowers and Houseplants, Floral Design, Flower Gardens
Volume 9 Number 3

Dr. Jim DelPrince is taking care of what matters this holiday season, and you can too!

A smiling man with a polo listing his name as “Dr. Eddie Smith” is surrounded by colorful flowers.
Commercial Horticulture, Lawn and Garden, Flower Gardens
Volume 9 Number 2

Thanks to Dr. Eddie Smith for taking care of what matters to all the Southern Gardening fans out there!

A man wearing a denim shirt and a Master Gardener nametag smiling with a table frame around him listing #1,000 on wood.
Leadership, Community, Master Gardener, Lawn and Garden, Flower Gardens, Herb Gardens, Vegetable Gardens
Volume 9 Number 2

Paul Cavanaugh became a Master Gardener when he came off the road as a truck driver and his wife encouraged him to find a hobby.

A woman standing outside beside flowers wreathing a door.
Commercial Horticulture, Community, Economic Development, Lawn and Garden, Cut Flowers and Houseplants, Floral Design, Flower Gardens
Volume 9 Number 2

Missy Brandon remembers gathering countless bouquets of the tiny blue-eyed bluets that grew in her parents’ yard when she was a child. She would place them in a miniature pottery vase made by her mom, who taught art and ceramics. Growing up, Missy gathered and arranged any and all kinds of blooms she could find.

A smiling man wearing a cowboy hat and Hawaiian shirt.
Commercial Horticulture, Lawn and Garden, Flower Gardens
Volume 9 Number 1

From 2010, when Dr. Gary Bachman was named host of Southern Gardening by the Mississippi State University Extension Service, until January 2023, the popular horticulture-advice news column and video series has bloomed!

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Perennial Hardy Hibiscus, November 2023
Thursday, November 23, 2023 - 5:00am
Caryopteris, November 2023
Thursday, November 16, 2023 - 5:00am
Plants with Purple, November 2023
Thursday, November 9, 2023 - 5:00am
Lucious Lantanas, November 2023
Thursday, November 2, 2023 - 5:00am
Ornamental Peppers, October 2023
Thursday, October 26, 2023 - 5:00am

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