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Red flowers turn up heat in the landscape
If you want to turn up the heat in your garden, nothing makes a statement quite like the color red.
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USA, Southern Gardening celebrate major birthdays
This month, we celebrate not only the 250th birthday of the United States of America but also the 30th anniversary of Southern Gardening.
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Watermelons, blueberries devastated by summer rain
RAYMOND, Miss. -- While some areas of Mississippi are still experiencing drought, recent double-digit rainfall in southern portions of the state devastated fruit and vegetable crops.
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Red, white, blue flowers create patriotic gardens
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 fireworks, food and lots of fun, consider bringing the patriotic spirit into your garden all year long.
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Mississippi remains clear of New World Screwworm
While Texas is battling the New World Screwworm and New Mexico had one case that is now inactive, no evidence of this pest has been found in Mississippi.
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Magnolia Moves inspires more activity, healthier living
For all those professionals who find themselves sitting in an office eight hours a day, Felicia Ball of Winston County has a message: “Get moving.”
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AT&T donation to 4-H supports digital literacy
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- A recent donation from AT&T will help Mississippi 4-H’ers increase their digital literacy. AT&T donated $38,000 and 125 laptops to the Mississippi State University Extension Service 4-H Youth Development Program.
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Farmweek signs off after 49-year run
The June 24 taping of Farmweek marked the end of the road for the statewide agricultural news television program. The series finale airs June 30 on RFD-TV and June 27 and 29 on Mississippi Public Broadcasting, where each of its nearly 2,500 episodes has aired since the show’s debut in 1977.
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Client-choice, fresh produce benefits food pantry users
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- A rural food pantry in Mississippi is improving the lives of its clients by implementing practices learned through a Mississippi State University Extension Service program.