Succulents — fun and easy
Master Gardener Barbara Sherrod White writes this month about succulents, an easy plant to grow that is a great addition to any garden. (April 19, 2013, Page 3B)
Timing is essential to healthy gardens
Start to plan your garden now during the winter months to get a jump on things. Now is a good time to plant cool weather veggies and get your start fertilizing trees and shrubs. (January 11, 2013, Page 2B)
Holly plant’s roots go way back
Our Master Gardener Ann Haller writes all about the Christmas favorite, the holly plant. (December 7, 2012, Page 2B)
The American sweet chestnut tree
Master Gardener Anna Haller writes this week about chestnut trees. (October 12, 2012, Page 3B)
Elephant ears have big leaves
Master Gardener Anna Haller writes about the lovely, big-leaved elephant ear plant this week. (August 3, 2012, Page 3B)
Choosing the best specimen plant
Master Gardener Barbara Sherrod White helps us to choose the best specimen plant for our gardens and in her opinion, that plant is the Japanese red maple. (June 1, 2012, Page 2B)
Companion gardening can thwart pests
Master Gardener Barbara Sherrod White tells us how planting certain plants near each other can foster growth, repel bad insects and attract good insects in today’s Gardening column in today’s Oxford Living. (May 4, 2012, Page 3B)
Learning the basics of sewing
The Mississippi State University Extension Service of Lafayette County offers several classes and programs throughout the year including a recent sewing class that taught first-time sewers the basics of sewing through creating their own potholders and pillows. (February 24, 2012, Page 1B)
Master Gardener home consultations
Need some help for your garden this year? The Lafayette County Master Gardeners are offering free home consultations. For more information, call 234-4451. (January 6, 2012, Page 3B)
Discouraging the deer
Master Gardener Barbara White gives us tips and suggestions on how to deter deer from eating up your garden. (November 4, 2011, Page 4B)
