Every holiday season, few plants capture the spirit of Christmas quite like the poinsettia.
With their festive colors and cheerful presence, poinsettias have long been a favorite for decorating homes, churches and businesses. But did you know that poinsettias come in far more colors than the classic red?
-- The invasive emerald ash borer that is decimating ash trees across North America has arrived in Mississippi with its discovery in Issaquena County in July.
The pest, known by the abbreviation EAB, was confirmed by the Mississippi Forestry Commission and verified by the Mississippi Entomological Museum at Mississippi State University before being sent to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for confirmation.
Raise your hand if you love Thanksgiving leftovers! There’s nothing I love more than leaving our family’s Thanksgiving gathering and being told to fix myself a to-go plate. And by plate, I mean two or three!
The rich hues of fall don’t have to stay in the landscape. Cheerful planters brimming with seasonal color can greet family and guests at your front door, porch or patio.
Even if you don’t have much time to spend in the garden during the holiday season, these thoughtfully arranged containers can make your home warm and inviting.
Container gardening isn’t just for spring and summer.
Mississippi’s tax assessors and collectors play a vital role in keeping counties running. They ensure fair property assessments, maintain accurate records, and collect taxes that support essential local services.
You may have heard that pecan trees are toxic to some other plants growing nearby. But is this really true?
It seems Christmas tree farms benefit from the fact that Mississippians like to pass down the tradition of choosing and cutting their own trees.
Jeff Wilson, horticulture specialist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, said there are at least 22 Christmas tree farms scattered across the state serving the population who likes to choose and cut their own tree as the way to begin the Christmas season.
RAYMOND, Miss. -- While most Mississippi pecan producers are reporting fair to good crops, dry summer weather and disease reduced harvest at some orchards.
The wood duck, sometimes called “the bird of the shadows,” is the state duck of Mississippi.
Sweet potatoes are one of Mississippi’s top 15 commodities, with more than 30,000 acres harvested each year! They are a vegetable loaded with nutrients perfect for a balanced diet.