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.
Who says shade gardens have to fade into the background? Ferns are among the plants that can turn cool, quiet corners into enchanting spaces in the landscape.
In addition to taking up valuable space, waste pesticides can be expensive to dispose of through hazardous waste companies and are potential health and environmental hazards. In an effort to help Mississippi growers properly dispose of pesticides, the Mississippi State University Extension Service helps coordinate pesticide collection events throughout the state.
While it’s easy to get caught up in the anticipation and excitement of deer hunting, safety is an important aspect of the hunting experience that must not be overlooked. The archery portion of deer hunting season has been underway for a little over a month, but once the gun portion of the season begins there will be many more hunters and much more activity in the woods across the state.
Presley Meador joined 4-H at 6 years old. Now, at 20, she describes her membership in Extension's youth development organization as one of the best things she could have done.
One of the true joys of gardening in the South is filling our landscapes with a wide variety of plants that deliver bold color and personality.
From tropical treasures to tough-as-nails bloomers, our warm climate gives us plenty of options to create gardens that burst with life and excitement through summer and well into fall.
4-H Day at the Fair, held annually at the Mississippi State Fair in October, hosted hundreds of Mississippi 4-H’ers and their families at the Jackson fairgrounds.