Gardening

America — how wonderful that we will mark its 250th birthday this year! While America’s official birthday isn’t until July 4, there are several gardening-related ways you can commemorate and prepare for the milestone today: National Garden Clubs and Keep America Beautiful are collaborating on a campaign to encourage people to pick up 250 pieces […]

We are so lucky to live in an area populated by overwintering birds. As gardeners, we’ve left last summer’s seed heads for our feathered friends to have cover and food midway through cold weather, but by January, these resources are starting to deplete. Feeders help sustain them until they fly back to their summer range. […]

Pumpkins and gourds come in all forms and colors. They’re everywhere this time of year, from edible pumpkins and decorative gourds to bi-color Emini-pumpkins and huge prize winners weighing in at over 400 pounds. The U.S. produces about 990,000 tons (more than 2.1 billion pounds) of pumpkins annually. It’s estimated that about 1 billion pounds […]

Whether you have an elaborate kitchen garden or a small patch for raising veggies, things will start to slow down in the fall. Check off these chores to prepare for next season. CARE FOR YOUR VEGETABLE GARDEN • Clean out beds. Removing all plant debris helps prevent pests and diseases from overwintering in your garden […]

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 […]

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 […]