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.
POPLARVILLE, Miss. -- Horticulture consumers, retailers, wholesalers and growers are invited to the annual Poinsettia Open House at the Mississippi State University South Mississippi Branch Experiment Station in Poplarville Dec. 5 and 6.
Just because the colder temperatures have arrived doesn’t mean your curb appeal has to fade.
RAYMOND, Miss. -- Drought-stricken trees continue to die across the state, and homeowners should be careful who they hire for these services.
Sometimes the beauty of a garden draws people in for a visit, while other times the location is already a destination, and the surrounding garden creates the appropriate atmosphere.
Keep weeknight meals simple. Try these one-pan fajitas!