As we approach the new year, I find myself thinking about fresh starts in the garden.
While many people see winter as a time of rest for their landscape, here in the South, it’s actually one of the best seasons to plant fruit trees.
Even in December when few flowers bloom, certain plants can make our landscapes shine with color, texture and structure.
Let’s take a closer look at some standout plants whose leaves provide year-round beauty in the garden.
Extension’s Walk Mississippi and Live Healthy ... One Step at a Time program changes lives.
A farmer’s life has been compared to a person’s faith journey, and that faith is being tested through the recent economic uncertainty associated with high costs and low profits in agriculture.
Jason Franklin, pastor of Clarksdale Methodist Church, told the hundreds of agriculture professionals at Mississippi State University’s recent Row Crop Short Course that the faith community needs to come alongside this hardworking group who are navigating significant pressures.
The MSU Extension Service and MSU Department of Agricultural Economics will host the 2026 Mississippi Agricultural Outlook Conference Jan. 12-13, 2026, at The Mill at MSU.
Stretching from central Canada through the Midwest and down to the Gulf Coast, the Mississippi Flyway acts as a natural corridor guiding a variety of ducks and geese into Mississippi. As cold fronts sweep across the northern states and wetlands freeze over, birds are pushed steadily southward.
For 50 years, the Mississippi State University Deer Lab—a partnership between the university’s Forest and Wildlife Research Center and MSU Extension Service—has delivered nationally recognized research on deer biology, habitat management and land stewardship to hunters, landowners and wildlife professionals across the Magnolia State.
Nothing ushers in the holidays quite like the rich, cheerful glow of poinsettias. Their bold color seems to warm the room instantly, even on the grayest December day.
Mississippi is the nation’s top catfish-producing state, and the Mississippi State University Extension Service offers many different services to support the state’s catfish industry.
Though the temperatures have cooled down, it doesn’t mean our gardens have to fade into the background.
Some plants truly shine when the weather turns crisp; they offer long-lasting color and charm throughout the winter months. With a little planning, you can create containers and garden beds that stay vibrant even during the coldest days.