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MSU Extension Well Owner Network hosts workshops

 Private well workshops in four counties this spring will help homeowners improve their drinking water sources.

MSU Extension Head Start begins enrollment for fall

Harrison County parents who hope to give their pre-kindergarten children a boost in school are encouraged to enroll them now for the upcoming school year with the Mississippi State University Extension Service Head Start Program.

Dark leaves of ornamental peppers make garden splash

Some of my favorite late-summer annuals are the ornamental peppers. These tough plants have to survive the heat and humidity of our Mississippi summers before they become the stars of my summer landscape.

Keep safety in mind during turkey season

Alliance field day covers growing quality forage

Supertunias give reliable color to summer gardens

We had another great weather weekend in the garden, and  I spent a couple of days catching up on getting my Urban Nano Farm ready for spring. I’m almost finished repairing my fence after it was redesigned by Hurricane Zeta last year

Nothing good comes from mulch volcanoes

MSU horticulturists receive regional honors

Mississippi State University Extension Service personnel were honored in February for their work in support of horticultural science.

Basil is easy to grow, great cooking addition

After going through that recent cold snap, the glorious weather this past weekend has me wanting spring to get here as fast as possible. Visiting garden centers and seeing all the herb transplants means I just may get my spring wish.