Fresh herbs have a lot of home uses, and I love growing them in containers.
This recipe is a really easy one to do. It’s great for big family dinners or something easy to make for church functions. It is dish of shredd…
Mother’s Day will be here before you know it. If you are struggling to find a present for your mom, consider a mixed succulent container planting.
This week I pulled another dessert from the Home Economics Teachers Bicentennial Cookbook. This one is easy and preparation is quick. A good d…
From time to time, high numbers of fleas will appear outside, in your yard.
Every year, I look for ways to add interest to my front porch with colorful hanging baskets, and there are many different plant choices and co…
As I go through my recipes from years past I find myself pulling some from a recipe book that I have had since 1976. The book is The Best of H…
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The Mississippi State Soil Testing Lab is an Extension unit of the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences. The mission of the Soil Testing Lab …
One thing we know we can count on in the South is that it’s going to get hot. It is useful to include plants in your landscape that can handle…
This week I pulled a recipe out of my mother’s recipes that she made at just about any occasion where there was food being served. It’s an eas…
Now is the time of year I start getting multiple calls a day about growing vegetables.
I believe the geranium is one of the most popular landscape plants in the South.
Because I am not a big fan of red sauce unless it’s in spaghetti or pizza, I have always liked this recipe for meat loaf. It’s easy to prepare…
With Spring just around the corner, a delicious spaghetti salad with fresh veggies and olives is a great addition to any meal. Top it off with…
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I’m a fan of whatever plants happens to be in bloom at any given time, but sunflowers are definitely one of my top five favorites, especially …
This quick and easy shrimp and grits recipe will wow your family as a weeknight meal or impress guests at a dinner party.
Azaleas are starting to produce their beautiful flowers in my landscape, and it is a welcome sight after a few months of cold weather.
Bibles and clover are not usually connected, but in this case they are.
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Every week as I prepare to submit recipes, I go through my recipes and look for the recipes that have a lot of wear and tear on them. Those ar…
Over the past couple of weeks, I have had several calls about a flying insect that looks like a jumbo size mosquito.
It’s time once again to clean those hummingbird feeders and cook up the sugar water.
Mac and Cheese is a favorite with most kids but as an adult, I like this recipe and it is so easy. This is borrowed from a friend of mine in B…
Go down the garden section of any home improvement store, and you will find a dizzying array of fertilizer options available to help you reach…
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Even though the cool weather seems to come and go, potato soup is always a good staple to serve the family. This recipe has a few more ingredi…
With us just getting back from the 2023 Dixie National Junior Round-up Livestock Show and now jumping straight into livestock judging really g…
After a dreary winter comes every gardener’s favorite time of year: spring! Here are some hot plants you should try this season. Some varietie…
A prime rib dinner is perfect for any special occasions or special guests. While prime rib can be a little pricey, it’s always nice to treat y…
