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Mid-Town Farmers’ Market continues Saturday

The Mid-Town Farmers’ Market continues this Saturday, Oct. 21, from 7-11 a.m. Expect many offerings, including the following:…

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New RV Resort coming to Oxford

An upscale RV resort and water park is in the works for Oxford, and it promises to be…

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Carbon market no longer serving small-tract forests

By Bonnie Coblentz MSU Extension Service Some Mississippi landowners selling carbon offsets through a company geared to smaller…

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Composters can use Mother Nature for easier composting

I’ve about had it with compost rules. I know lots of folks are into challenges and thrive on…

Garden/Outdoors

Tishomingo State Park offers scenic beauty

By James L. Cummins Conservation Corner When you think of places to visit in Mississippi, your first thoughts…

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Lafayette County Master Gardener fall lectures Oct. 21

The Lafayette County Master Gardener Association invites the public to join them on Saturday, Oct.  21, for the…

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Oxford’s new pocket park opens Thursday

The City Hall Pocket Park will officially open Thursday, Oct. 19, at 4 p.m. This event is part…

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Mid-Town market open Saturday

The market continues this Saturday, Oct. 14, from 7-11 a.m., and below are some expected highlights: Bost Farm…

News

Official opening of City Hall Pocket Park in Oxford set for Oct. 19

The City Hall Pocket Park will have its official opening on Friday, Oct. 19, at 4 p.m. This…

Lifestyle

Master Gardener fall lectures Oct. 21

The Lafayette County Master Gardener Association invites the public to join them on Saturday, Oct. 21, for the…

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Versatile vincas add garden interest, beauty

By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service Vincas are one of the most beautiful and versatile plants I have…

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Mid-Town Farmers’ Market offers delectables Saturday

The market continues this Saturday, Oct. 7, fro 7-11 a.m. Below are expected highlights: Yocona Meadows Vineyard will be…

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If we must have Oklahoma weather, then maybe Oklahoma landscape

By Felder Rushing If we’re gonna have Oklahoma weather, I’m creating an appropriate slice of Oklahoma landscape. This…

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It’s fall, y’all

A garden bust is surrounded by a bush covered with purple flowers.

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Salvias attract pollinators, bloom during summer heat

By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service This summer has been exceptionally hot, and during a recent visit with…

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Mid-Town Farmers’ Market offering flowers, treats, veggies

The Mid-Town Farmers’ Market continues Saturday from 7-11 a.m. Below are some expected highlights: Farmstead Florals will have…

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Beautiful garden ponds create tranquil spaces

By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service During my recent visit to the Henington House in Hattiesburg, I came…

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Corn harvest ahead of schedule, yields high

By Susan Collins-Smith MSU Extension Service RAYMOND, Miss. — The favorable weather that kicked off planting season for…

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Goeppertia are ideal plants for indoor use

By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service During a recent visit with a friend, I admired her stunning indoor…

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Oxford is a ‘bicycle-friendly town.’ Expert explains why.

Oxford-Lafayette Newcomers and Friends invites the public to an educational program called “Cycling Opportunities In and Around Oxford.”…

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Shady, moist areas can become luxurious moss gardens

By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service I recently visited a beautiful moss garden at the home of Jack…

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Mid-Town Farmers’ Market continues Saturday

The market continues this Saturday from 7 to 11 a.m. and below are some expected highlights: Cantilever Farms…