A teaching and demonstration orchard Story and Photos by Jeff Wilson, Ph.D. In the northern part of Mississippi, situated on the grounds of the North MS Research and Extension Center in Verona, lies a beautiful teaching and demonstration orchard and vineyard. As it heads into the growing season, this garden has already provided gardeners with …
Get big returns for little work by growing your own cherry tomatoes Story by Karen Ott Mayer One of the most satisfying gardening endeavors comes from the smallest of vegetables and returns a big, prolific investment. Cherry tomatoes offer every gardener, but especially beginners, a fun, flavorful way to grow produce. These little gems also …
The weird science of horticulture Story by Rick Snyder, Ph.D. Every science has its anomalies, its weirdness. It is not at all difficult to find example of some of these in horticulture. Today we’ll talk about some of the more recent standouts you may have seen in the news. Mini-Tomatoes Most of us grow beefsteak …
A quick guide to growing summer vegetables Story by Jeff Wilson, Ph.D. Mississippi is fortunate to have a long growing season, usually lasting from mid-April to late October. This can even be longer in the more southern and coastal areas of the state. As you prepare for this season’s vegetable garden, here are a few …
Growing your own transplants Story by Lisa D. Martin Gardeners are constantly looking for new and different techniques to try. One that is not necessarily new in general, but might be a new concept to novice gardeners, is growing vegetable transplants. Growing your own transplants gives you a good head start on the vegetable garden, …
Growing cherry tomatoes in your Arkansas garden Story by Lisa D. Martin Cherry tomatoes, like their large-fruited siblings, are members of the nightshade family, related to Irish potatoes, eggplant, and peppers. While originally grown for ornamental purposes, since they were thought to be poisonous, an estimated ninety to 95 percent of today’s home gardens grow …
Seasoning of the South Story and Photos by A.J. Heinsz-Bailey Celery (Apium graveolens) is a well-known element of Cajun and Creole cuisine. Along with bell pepper and onion, it is a member of the “Holy Trinity” seasoning mix. You don’t have to be French to appreciate the distinctive earthy aroma of homegrown celery. Jambalaya and …
A vegetable deeply rooted in the South Story and Photos by A.J. Heinsz-Bailey Turnips may not be the most glamorous vegetable in garden, but they have a loyal list of followers. The Scots carved them for Halloween before pumpkins took the job. Farmers used them for livestock fodder. Vermont even named the turnip as its …
Growing lettuce in your Louisiana fall garden Story and Photos by A.J. Heinsz-Bailey As fall approaches both the temperature and the insect populations are decreasing, making it a great time to plant lettuce. Lettuce is easy to grow and is available in a wide variety of colors, shapes, and tastes. These are qualities that make …
The herb-like vegetable for the adventurous palate Story by Bob Westerfield and Amy Rogers Just the name itself “arugula,” might seem somewhat strange to the average home gardener. It’s not exactly what you would call a staple in the average Southern summer garden. But if you are looking for something to spice up your salad …
