Lifestyle

How did Native Americans cope with the heat?

Historians say Mississippi tribes had innovative strategies Native American tribes in Mississippi long employed historical cooling methods to ...

Lifestyle

Fashionistas, naturalists learning to get along

By Felder Rushing Gardening Columnist Gonna join some other garden trend-watchers on a limb here, about a compromise ...

A large, creamy white bloom has a woody, yellow center cone.

Lifestyle

Southern magnolias add evergreen charm, beauty

By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service It’s no wonder Mississippi is called the Magnolia State. The Southern magnolia ...

Pink flowers bloom in a shady area with green and white leaves.

Lifestyle

Hostas, hydrangeas, ferns thrive in shade

By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service I recently visited with my friend Doyce Deas in Tupelo and was ...

Lifestyle

Explore Orion at Rainwater Observatory’s next public program in French Camp

FRENCH CAMP, Miss. — The Rainwater Observatory in French Camp has announced its next “Exploring the Heavens” public ...

Lifestyle

Mid-Town Farmers’ Market continues Saturday

The market continues this Saturday from 7-11 a.m. and below are some expected highlights: Falkner Farms will have ...

Lifestyle

Magnolia state now the blueberry state

By Felder Rushing It’s official! As of this month, the blueberry is our official state fruit, taking its ...

Lifestyle

Some dependable plants have fallen from favor

By Felder Rushing Garden Columnist What went around is coming back around; multi-season old-garden plants are fashionable again. ...

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Lifestyle

July is pumpkin-planting time

By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service It’s July, and that means it’s pumpkin planting time. Pumpkins are part ...

Lifestyle

July 4 holiday is free fishing day on public waters

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) has announced Tuesday, July 4th is a “Free Fishing ...

Lifestyle

Mid-Town Farmers’ Market continues Saturday

The market continues this Saturday from 7-11 a.m. and below are some expected highlights: Mardis Honey will have ...

Lifestyle

Hasty cutting will come back to haunt

By Felder Rushing Gardening Columnist Picking up after big storms has always been the sad lot of gardeners. ...

Lifestyle

Begonias are classic landscape choices

By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service In the landscape, begonias are often thought of as annual plants you ...

Lifestyle

Mid-Town Farmers’ Market continues Saturday

The farmers’ market continues this Saturday, June 24, from 7-11 a.m. Expect the following to be available: Moon ...

Lifestyle

Tips to create, nurture foliage hanging baskets

By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service I think no matter where you display them, foliage hanging baskets can ...

Lifestyle

Watermelon harvest underway as summer rains ramp up

Harvest is in full swing for Mississippi watermelon producers as rains ramp up, increasing the likelihood of disease ...

Lifestyle

Saturday is go-to-market time

Mid-Town Farmers’ Market fans and customers will have a delightful time Saturday from 7-11 a.m. at the Mid-Town ...

Young soybean plants emerge.

Food

Soybean planting hits home stretch ahead of schedule

By Nathan Gregory MSU Extension Service Any time conditions allow soybean growers in Mississippi to begin planting in ...

Lifestyle

Summer’s onslaught against gardeners looming

By Felder Rushing Garden Columnist Funny how nobody judges Minnesotans for not gardening in midwinter, but we Mississippians ...

Lifestyle

Landscaping Camp draws enthusiasts from across Southeast

Jeff McManus gives tours, copies of books to participants The 6th annual award-winning Landscaping Camp finale was a ...

A fern hangs in a basket.

Garden/Outdoors

Ferns in baskets or ground add beauty

By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service I believe one of the easiest ways to add curb appeal to ...

Lifestyle

Jimmy Buffett has the right idea about summer food

By Kara Kimbrough Food Columnist “Nibbling on sponge cake, watching the sun bake,” has to be one of ...

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