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  • Several deep pink flowers bloom in a cluster.

    Give an orchid this Valentine’s Day

    While roses may be the traditional choice when Valentine’s Day rolls around, I’ve found that orchids offer something even more meaningful -- a living reminder of love that returns year after year.
  • Closeup of pine straw baskets sitting on a table.

    Crosby Arboretum hosts Forge Day event Feb. 7

    PICAYUNE, Miss. -- The Crosby Arboretum will host its annual Forge Day and Heritage Festival Feb. 7 in Picayune to showcase the historic and modern uses of the forge and other traditional skills. 
  • Red flowers bloom on bare branches.

    Flowering quince is an easy landscape addition

    One winter-blooming shrub that feels familiar and comforting to me is the flowering quince. This plant quietly becomes part of the family landscape, showing up year after year without ever demanding much attention.
  • Collie dog stands in the snow.

    Keep pets’ health, safety in mind during severe cold

    Caring for pets in prolonged cold weather will not involve many adjustments for owners of indoor pets, but protecting outside pets and livestock in these conditions requires extra attention.
  • A panel of four speakers sits on a stage in front of a large presentation screen while attendees seated in the foreground listen. The screen displays the conference title, dates, and logos of participating organizations.

    MSU Ag Outlook conference prepares producers for year ahead

    Producers attending the 2026 Mississippi Agricultural Outlook Conference Jan. 13 at the same venue caught a glimpse of what else might be in store for the state’s agricultural economy this year.
  • People sit around a table.

    PAC meetings welcome feedback from producers

    Annual PAC meetings present opportunities for growers to meet with commodity experts from the MSU Extension Service and the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, share ideas for research and educational projects, and tour the research and Extension centers in their area.
  • A crappie held by the hand of a fisherman with a pole in the background

    Crappie can cause major problems for ponds

    In ponds where good fishing for bass and bream is important, crappie should never be stocked.
  • A plant with pink heart-shaped leaves grows next to neon green ferns.

    Plants with colorful leaves make gardens always shine

    I love reminding gardeners that flowers aren’t the only way to add color to the landscape. Some of the most dependable color comes from plants with bold, beautiful foliage.
  • A closeup of blueberries on the bush.

    Blueberry workshops set for Jan. 29, Feb. 19

    HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- Mississippi blueberry producers have two opportunities to learn more about production of the state’s largest fruit crop.
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