Gardening
Hollandale’s wildlife refuge is stunning butterfly garden
By Eddie Smith, MSU Extension Service Hummingbirds and Monarch butterflies are making their seasonal migrations through Mississippi, making September an exciting time in the garden....
Have a garden Campfire with colorful biden series
By Dr. Eddie Smith, MSU Extension Service Having a campfire may be the last thing on a gardener’s mind during the heat of August, but you may reconsider once you’ve seen the...
Modern coleus selections add color despite the heat
By Eddie Smith, MSU Extension Service One of the things I enjoy about gardening is discovering plants that prove flowers are not the only way to fill a landscape with color. Whenever...
Red, white, blue flowers create patriotic gardens
By Eddie Smith, MSU Extension Service It’s summer, and we’re celebrating a historic milestone -- the 250th birthday of the United States of America. As families and friends gather for Fourth of July...
Plants with colorful leaves make gardens always shine
By Guest Columnist Eddie Smith, MSU Extension Service I love reminding gardeners that flowers aren’t the only way to add color to the landscape. Some of the most dependable color comes...
Walking iris is unique early spring bloomer
By Eddie Smith, MSU Extension Service One of my treasured plants is the walking iris which I grow in a container. Every March, I look forward to its blooms as a sure sign that spring...