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May 16th, 2022

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Southern Gardening: Sunshine Ligustrum brings bright color, does not invade

By Gary Bachman/MSU Extension Service • 2 days ago

I visited my daughter who lives in Augusta, Georgia, during the Christmas holidays to help her landscape her new house.

In the Garden with Felder: Flow with garden worries if you can

By Felder Rushing • 2 days ago

Dissonance is a real thing in the garden, often rearing its stress-inducing head in everyday “darned if you do, darned if you don’t” dilemmas.

Southern Gardening: Spider lilies are easy for home landscapes

By Gary Bachman/MSU Extension Service • May 7, 2022

One of the most confusing things when reading about plants in the landscape or talking to other gardeners about them is the use of common names.

Foodie Travels: Grilling season is upon us!

By Kara Kimbrough • May 4, 2022

It’s a proven fact: Most Southern men are happiest when warm weather arrives and they can spend quality time over a hot bed of coals.

Growing with O: Do some research before starting your spring garden

By Olivia Sansing • April 30, 2022

First Sunday in May memories flood my soul!

Southern Gardening: Try different rose growing methods

By Gary Bachman/MSU Extension Service • April 30, 2022

While many of my Northern gardening friends are still dealing with freezing temperatures, I spent this past weekend out in my coastal Mississippi landscape appreciating the fact that my tomatoes are planted and my roses are blooming.

In the Garden with Felder: Best garden approach is to be flexible, use what works best

By Felder Rushing • April 30, 2022

In the garden, a flexible approach to plant selections often works out best in the long run.

Southern Gardening: Dispelling some of the mysteries about hydrangea care

By Gary Bachman/MSU Extension Service • April 23, 2022

Hydrangeas are among the most popular flowering shrubs in Mississippi and across the country.

In the Garden with Felder: Combining diverse elements into unique creations

By Felder Rushing • April 23, 2022

When it comes to designing garden beds or big container plantings, I was raised thinking it’s okay to mix and match complementary things for a uniquely personal overall effect that pleases me.

Foodie Travels: What would Elvis think about today’s bacon prices?

By Kara Kimbrough • April 20, 2022

Elvis has been on my mind this week.

There are similarities between gardening and cooking

By Felder Rushing • April 17, 2022

Gardening and cooking share a lot of concepts, from tools to techniques. Whether you are a trained chef or horticulturist, or garden-variety gardener and home cook dabbling around the yard or kitchen, there are some easy comparisons.

Zinnias are easy plants for summertime gardens

By Gary R. Bachman • April 17, 2022

I’ve had quite a few things going on this spring, and I’ve come to the decision that I should try to make my garden and landscape a little bit less intensive. Like that is actually going to happen, but I’m going to give it a try.

Foodie Travels: Cherry blossoms in Mississippi? Yep, it’s true!

By Kara Kimbrough • April 13, 2022

Mississippi doesn’t always get a lot of love from other parts of the country — in fact, we sometimes get overlooked altogether by those looking for scenic places to visit in the spring.

In the Garden with Felder: Time to start dealing with garden pests

By Felder Rushing • April 9, 2022

Rain and warm weather are helping the garden jump, but bring an ancient set of foes along in tow.

Southern Gardening: Base summer planting on research, not myth

By Gary Bachman/MSU Extension Service • April 9, 2022

I think every gardener — whether just starting out or a seasoned veteran — has heard many an old adage related to growing a garden.

Foodie Travels: Bay St. Louis’ treasures are the perfect escape from reality

By Kara Kimbrough • April 6, 2022

Before extolling the delights of Hancock County in the second installment of “Top reasons to visit the Mississippi Gulf Coast,” I’d be remiss if I left out the charming cities of Long Beach and Pass Christian.

Growing with O: Spring gardening requires planning

By Olivia Sansing • April 2, 2022

I grew up on a farm in the New Hope community. David and I still live on the northwest corner of that property and raised our two children, Penny and Josh, there.

In the Garden with Felder: Be careful when hiding exposed tree roots

By Felder Rushing • April 2, 2022

Question comes up nearly every week: Can I cover up the exposed roots of my tree?

Southern Gardening: Select plants to attract migrant hummingbirds

By Gary Bachman/MSU Extension Service • March 26, 2022

It is officially spring, so we can start to get serious about our gardens and landscapes.

In the Garden with Felder: Keeping away mosquitoes

By Felder Rushing • March 26, 2022

I tried rubbing leaves of our native beautyberry shrub onto my arms to repel mosquitoes, and it worked.

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