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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.

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Leafless branches reveal non-threatening lichen

The great winter storm of 2021 is finally over, and now we can finally get out into our gardens to survey the damage. And my goodness: I am getting so many questions about whether this plant or that plant is going to make it.

Hard freezes challenge Southern gardeners

I have to admit that I can’t even remember the groundhog’s prediction when he was dragged out of his burrow in Punxsutawney, Pa., on Feb. 2. It seems we have experienced an entire year’s worth of weather conditions since that day.

Despite pandemic, Dixie National Sale continues