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Numerous red, trumpet-shaped flowers bloom on a vine.
March 27, 2023 - Filed Under: Flower Gardens

Weeds are often defined as being any plant out of place, but that definition never sat well with me. This simplistic definition seems to emphasize the aggressiveness of plants that don’t behave in the garden. For example, I’ve never heard anyone having problems with hydrangeas popping up in the landscape unexpectedly.

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March 23, 2023 - Filed Under: Sweet Potatoes, Soil Testing, Plant Diseases and Nematode Diagnostic Services

Sweet potato growers in Mississippi can get free nematode testing of soil samples they send to Mississippi State University from now until Dec. 31, 2024. The samples can be submitted in nematode bags available at local county MSU Extension Service offices; samples are also accepted in quart-sized, sealed plastic bags.

A large, yellow bloom.
March 20, 2023 - Filed Under: Flower Gardens

I’m a fan of whatever plants happens to be in bloom at any given time, but sunflowers are definitely one of my top five favorites, especially for use in arrangements. Last summer, I decided I wanted to have sunflowers every week until frost.

March 20, 2023 - Filed Under: Lawn and Garden, Cut Flowers and Houseplants, Floral Design

MERIDIAN, Miss. -- Gardening and floral design enthusiasts and professionals can enjoy a floral design demonstration and reception at Merrehope in Meridian. Petals & Prosecco will feature Jim DelPrince, a horticulture specialist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service. He will show attendees how to make 19th century-style mantel garlands.

Frayed Daffodils
Daffodils can be pulled up when the leaves turn completely yellow by tugging on the foliage. (Photo by MSU Extension)
March 17, 2023 - Filed Under: Flower Gardens

For a few short weeks, daffodils grace the planet with their beauty and remind us of warm weather right around the corner.

Success Stories

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4-H, Youth Projects, Master Gardener, Family, Children and Parenting, Lawn and Garden, Youth Gardening
Volume 8 Number 3

The Pearl River County 4-H Junior Master Gardeners have made some special additions to Poplarville City Park. A new pollinator garden planted in raised beds features a wildflower area, a native plant area, and an herb area.

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Community, Rural Development, Food and Health, Health, AIM for CHangE, Lawn and Garden, Flower Gardens, Youth Gardening
Volume 8 Number 3

When teachers and administrators at Leland School Park began taking steps to install a school garden in 2019, they had no idea they would get a first-of-its-kind outdoor classroom.

A woman wearing a white shirt with red and blue stars holds a potted plant in a garden.
Leadership, Community, Master Gardener, Flower Gardens
Volume 8 Number 3

The annual Christmas Cactus Showcase in Brooksville each December features anywhere from 45 to 60 colorful cacti, most of which are under the year-round care of Pat Hill.

A large group of children outside standing in front of buildings.
Youth Gardening
Volume 8 Number 3

All third, fourth, and fifth graders, about 650 children, participate in the Junior Master Gardener program, led by Coach Roland “Ro” Román as part of the children’s physical education instruction.

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Gary Bachman Farewell January 1, 2023
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Southern Gardening All Year Long September 25, 2022
Sunday, September 25, 2022 - 5:00am
Dark Leaf Peppers September 18, 2022
Sunday, September 18, 2022 - 5:00am
Pentas for Fall September 11, 2022
Sunday, September 11, 2022 - 5:00am
Renewal Pruning
Sunday, January 30, 2022 - 5:00am

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