It’s the holiday season, and many of us like to celebrate this time of year by decorating our homes and gathering with friends and family to enjoy fellowship, food, and gift giving. But it is also a time of increased household waste. These tips can help you have a more sustainable holiday.
The Food Factor: Mediterranean Salad
May 21, 2024
This Mediterranean Salad makes a great meal or side dish.
Home Canning Q&A
May 17, 2024
Home canning is an economical way to preserve the bounty of your garden. This Q&A may answer some questions for you, whether you’re new to canning or you’ve been canning for years.
Tips to Manage High Blood Pressure
May 15, 2024
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a significant risk factor for heart disease. However, healthy lifestyle choices can reduce or eliminate your risk.
The Food Factor: Slammin’ Graham PBJ Nachos
May 9, 2024
These simple five-minute peanut butter and jelly apple nachos are the perfect treat!
Tree of the Month: Southern Catalpa
May 7, 2024
We’ve talked about a few trees this year. We hope you’ve learned a thing or two about how to identify different trees!
Six Common Fish in Mississippi
April 30, 2024
Fishing is a common pastime in the South. In fact, 4-H fishing clubs are one of the fastest growing 4-H clubs in Mississippi! Do you know the different fish species?
MSU Extension Plant Diagnostic Laboratory: How Can It Help You?
April 25, 2024
Did you know the Mississippi State University Extension Service has a laboratory that is designated to diagnose plant diseases and nematodes? Yes, it does! Learn how the Mississippi State University Extension Service Plant Diagnostic Laboratory and its scientists protect the crops that provide our food and fiber along with other home and garden crops.
Box vs. Snapping Turtle
April 25, 2024
Snapping turtles and box turtles. Very different in many ways.
How to Reduce Plastic Waste
April 22, 2024
Whether you recycle or not, you probably are familiar with the “chasing arrows” emblem found on plastic products. But many consumers don’t know that this symbol denotes only the type of plastic an item is made from, not its ability to be recycled. Check out these tips that can help you reduce your plastic waste.
Four Container Garden Combos
April 17, 2024
By Chloe Evans
If you love the idea of adding beautiful landscape features to your yard but don’t know where to start, container gardening is an easy way to make a statement and limit costs! To make it even easier, we asked the host of Southern Gardening, Dr. Eddie Smith, to curate a variety of container gardening combos for you to choose from.
When following the thriller, spiller, and filler combination rules, container gardening can be achieved by anyone. For clarity, a thriller grabs attention with color and/or height. A spiller adds length to the...
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