Although September here on the Coast is still very warm, we can expect cooler temperatures around mid- October. So, now’s the time to finish the gardening season strong by prepping your garden for winter. Some essential outdoor chores to add to your fall to-do list include: Giving permanent plantings such as trees, shrubs and perennials […]
By Dr. Gaye Winter “There is a ‘sad sweetness in summer’s passing’, perhaps due to the earthy warmth of autumn’s approach.” – Donald Hall August gardening in South Mississippi is all about taking a break and starting some maintenance for those beautiful fall months ahead. Everyone knows how hot August can be, but despite the […]
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If you garden and enjoy plants, chances are you love birds, too. Although most birds nest in spring, some birds hatch more than one flock a year. Providing nesting areas encourages our feathered friends to visit and maybe stay while raising their young. WHAT KIND OF BIRDHOUSE DO BIRDS PREFER? Birdhouses should be made of […]
As homes and commercial buildings crop up in ever greater numbers, consuming hundreds of acres of woodlands and wetlands, wildlife is struggling to find places to live. Summer is a wonderful time to get outside with your children and create a wildlife habitat in your backyard. A backyard refuge for birds, bees and small animals […]
As a child living in rural Mississippi, I dearly loved the feeling of walking to Gaines Creek through a “cathedral” of overhanging trees and vines. This time of year, many of us enjoy admiring and smelling the flowering climbing vines that seem to be in full bloom everywhere. While lovely, these vines can create a […]
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If you don’t have a yard or outdoor area large enough to grow vegetables, don’t let that stop you! Anyone can grow excellent produce in a small space, even pots. There are several things to keep in mind as you begin: PICKING THE RIGHT PLANTS: As more people choose to live on smaller lots or […]
Springtime is delightful anywhere, but especially on the Coast! Fruit trees are blooming, perennials are popping up and native azaleas are showing fabulous color along the riverbanks, ponds and maybe even in our gardens. What a glorious cacophony of visual beauty! To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow. So, let’s get outdoors and […]
