Know your pond goal and objectives

Producing trophy bass means giving up larger bluegill because bass need plenty of smaller prey they can catch and eat. On the other hand, if you want trophy bluegill, you need fewer bluegill so there can be more food per fish.

Orchids bring beauty and personality inside

I want to take you back to Tatiana Martin’s beautiful yard in Vicksburg this week to look indoors at her orchids to see that her passion for gardening extends beyond the landscape beds.

Art Doing Its Part to address litter

Pollution and the litter problem in Mississippi is being addressed by a lot of people in a lot of important ways, and some think art has a part to play in the effort.

Small spaces can have a large visual impact

Tatiana Martin has a backyard garden in Vicksburg that demonstrates you do not need a massive landscape to create a major visual impact. Her thoughtfully planned landscape is dramatic and inviting.

Director’s Message

Summer is nearly here, and the temperatures are heating up the Mississippi fields. Growers are facing drought conditions almost everywhere in the state, and Extension specialists and agents are here to offer support however we can.

Uptick Gold & Bronze tickseed is a great plant

If you are looking for a plant that thrives in Southern heat, blooms for months and lights up the garden with cheerful color, Uptick Gold & Bronze tickseed deserves a spot in your landscape.

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