While many people think of poinsettias as short-lived holiday decor, with proper care, these beautiful plants can thrive long after the holidays and even bloom again the following year.
This is great news for me, as poinsettias have always been one of my favorite holiday plants. The process takes a little extra attention, but the results are rewarding.
RAYMOND, Miss. -- Space heaters and fireplaces can help keep temperatures comfortable during cold weather. However, all types of heating equipment can be fire hazards if safety precautions are not taken. According to the National Fire Protection Association, home heating fires happen most often in December, January and February, accounting for almost half of all home heating fires.
As the year ends and the new begins, I feel that familiar excitement of a fresh start filled with possibilities.
Whether I’m planning to expand my flower beds, start a vegetable patch or experiment with new plants, January is the perfect time to lay the foundation for a successful gardening year.
Join us for an inspiring episode of Taking the Reins featuring Libby Hallett of Libby and the Loveless, a talented young musician and passionate horse enthusiast hailing from Austin, TX. In this episode, we explore Libby's journey through the world of horses and her deep-seated love for these majestic animals. More importantly, we delve into her exciting new venture: recording her very first country music album.
Libby shares her experiences, challenges, and the growth she's encountered along the way, painting a vivid picture of her artistic journey. Plus, she offers insider tips on the must-see attractions in Texas, giving us a glimpse of what makes Austin so special.
As a special treat, the episode opens and closes with a sneak peek of her captivating new song, "The Mess." Tune in for an enriching conversation filled with passion, music, and a love for the great outdoors!
I’m always on the lookout for new plants to enhance my landscape, and one of the challenges I face is finding something that blooms during winter and early spring.
Last year while visiting the Flower Bed Nursery in Lumberton, Mississippi, I came across a plant with the most gorgeous white flowers that bloom during this window. It is called Temple Bells, and I couldn’t resist bringing a few home for my garden.
RAYMOND, Miss. -- Mississippi’s agriculture industry remains vibrant with an overall production value estimated at $9 billion, despite a drop in row crop prices.
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- 2024 marks the 30th consecutive year for poultry to outperform every other agricultural commodity in Mississippi, and for the second time in three years, its farm gate value fell just shy of $4 billion.
“We have seen a ramp-up in both broiler and table egg production in 2024 compared to production rates seen in 2023,” said Jonathan Moon, poultry specialist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service. “This increase in meat and egg production directly impacts the value of the state’s commercial poultry industry.”
Although prices for timber were lower in 2024, harvest on the state’s forest land was up about 8%, giving forestry an expected value of $1.5 billion, similar to what it had in 2023.
