I enjoy plants that not only bring beauty but also attract pollinators, and one of the most striking plants is the exotic cypress vine.
This is not a native plant, but it has earned its place in many Southern landscapes for the charm it adds and the visitors it draws.
Walk Mississippi and Live Healthy … One Step at a Time is a six-week wellness program developed by the Mississippi State University Extension Service that encourages youth and adults to be more physically active and adopt healthier nutritional habits.
Insects, disease and weather are the typical challenges to row crops, but Mississippi growers also have to consider deer when analyzing what can harm a crop.
Mississippi, home to an estimated 1.75 million white-tailed deer, has the densest deer population in the U.S. The entire state is the deer’s natural habitat, and they are found in cities, forestland and cropland. Hunters help control the deer population, harvesting about 280,000 deer annually. Yet many drivers encounter deer on the state’s roadways year-round.
Think breakfast is too complicated? Not with these simple and nutritious recipes.
Figs have always been one of my favorite fruit trees, and I find there’s something special about having one in the home landscape.
These fruit trees provide beauty, shade and a steady supply of delicious fruit year after year. I have several varieties growing in my own yard.
Everyone says MSU Extension is a best-kept secret. We’re kind of biased, but we agree. Extension offers a plethora of tools, resources, and opportunities for you to learn and grow.
Rains wreaked havoc with Mississippi’s crop planting this spring, leaving cotton and all the state’s row crops in various stages of crop maturity and condition.
RAYMOND, Miss. -- Noah Parmer and Brooklyn Kilpatrick cannot believe they brought home the first-place trophy from the 4-H edition of the Great American Seafood Cook-Off held on Aug. 3.
Did you know there are more than 120,000 varieties of rice in the world? It’s true. And they can all be produced in the U.S.
Elderberry is a plant native to North America that has received a lot of attention lately from people who claim health benefits from drinking its berry juice.
American elderberries have been growing wild across the South for centuries, as they are naturally adapted to our climate and soils. They thrive in full sun, love consistent moisture, and grow best in our rich, loamy soils without needing much fuss.