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The very best gardens include statuesque “woody” plants
Spring flowers are usually easy, with azaleas and other early-blooming shrubs poking us in our color-starved eyes. But…
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Watermelon quality good as harvest gets underway
By Susan Collins-Smith MSU Extension Service RAYMOND, Miss. — Watermelon production is on track despite cool weather at…
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Problems that come by not reading the instructions
Live and learn, Eh? And sometimes relearn, which happened last week when I made a critical error when…
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Kid-Friendly Summer Snacking
(Family Features) Summer sun means it’s time for warm-weather fun for kids of all ages, and all that…
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Dairy goats gain popularity with small farmers, 4-Hers
By Susan Collins-Smith MSU Extension Service RAYMOND, Miss. — Dairy goats make up a niche market of the…
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Little bug turning crape myrtles into ugly lawn blemish
JACKSON, Miss. – Crape myrtles are a common sight. From its colorful flower clusters to spectacular trunk colors,…
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A Luscious Lime Smoothie for Hot Summer Days
(Culinary.net) During summer months, it’s common for many people to want to spend as much time outside enjoying…
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Old roses of Sharon are great in modern gardens
By Gary R. Bachman MSU Extension Service I enjoy the last part of May in my home landscape…
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Grill fires can turn dinner into disaster
Local SERVPRO fire and water clean-up professional offers safety tips to help outdoor chefs prevent fires and burn…
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The bane of bare feet and doggies; all about burs
One practical word of advice for managing lawn stickers, the bane of bare feet: Flip-flops. Call them stickers,…