Who knew I would ever end up doing horticulture presentations at a prison? Excited to teach these inmates skills they can use to be productive citizens in society when they are released. #MSUext

Love sweet potato vines? Try Sweet Caroline Medusa Green! Perfect for containers & borders. Learn more here: extension.msstate.edu/news/southern-… #GrowWithExtension #MSUext

Today on Southern Gardening, we’re visiting the Truck Crops Branch Experiment Station in Crystal Springs, MS. Let’s take a look! Watch SG here: youtube.com/watch?v=cfZ_-i… #GrowWithExtension #MSUext

We wanted to share what's going on in Dr. Eddie Smith's yard this week because these blooms are stunning! 💐✨ #SouthernGardening #MSUext

The landscaping at Mississippi State University is an ever-changing display of seasonal beauty, ecological stewardship and horticultural expertise. Click here to learn more: extension.msstate.edu/news/southern-…. (Photo by MSU Extension/Dr. Eddie Smith). #GrowWithExtension #MSUext

Today Southern Gardening is in Hattiesburg, MS at Ross Mansion Bed and Breakfast. They have some enchanting fairy gardens on the property. Let’s take a look at some of these magical gardens. Watch the video here: youtube.com/watch?v=P9_B06… #GrowWithExtension #MSUext

Elderberry is a plant native to North America that has received a lot of attention lately from people who claim health benefits from drinking its berry juice. Learn more here: extension.msstate.edu/news/southern-… #GrowWithExtension #MSUext

Today on Southern Gardening, we’re visiting Veteran Berries in Decatur, Mississippi, where elderberries are taking root and thriving. Let's check it out. Watch the video here: youtube.com/watch?v=KbjP33… #GrowWithExtension #MSUext

Figs are a favorite! Check out Wanda's beautiful fig tree with golden-brown figs! Read more here: extension.msstate.edu/news/southern-… #GrowWithExtension #MSUext

We’re in Meridian, Mississippi, visiting Wanda McBrayer, whose backyard fig tree is nothing short of a treasure. This impressive tree has become a summertime staple, producing bountiful crops of large, golden-brown figs each year. #MSUext

Discover the beauty of cypress vine! Its delicate leaves and vibrant flowers attract pollinators, making it a must-have for your garden. 🌺 #GrowWithExtension #MSUext

Today on Southern Gardening, we are spotlighting an exotic non-native vine that brings beauty and pollinators to the garden. Cypress vine, with its delicate, fern-like foliage, adds a soft, airy texture wherever it grows. youtube.com/watch?v=BJQyOX… #GrowWithExtension #MSUext

Sometimes what moves a landscape from interesting to outstanding is a change in elevation. Learn more here: extension.msstate.edu/news/southern-… #GrowWithExtension #MSUext

Explore a charming backyard garden that blends structure, texture, and color! Natural stone steps guide you through lush greenery and blooms! Watch the video here: youtube.com/watch?v=gBLJTF… #GrowWithExtension #msuext

There is an unusual looking plant with a descriptive name that performs well in shade gardens in the state. Click here to learn more: extension.msstate.edu/news/southern-… #GrowWithExtension #MSUext

Finding the right plants for shady garden areas can sometimes feel like a losing battle, but shade doesn’t have to be boring. Read the full article here: extension.msstate.edu/news/southern-… #GrowWithExtension #MSUext

Today on Southern Gardening, we’re in Meridian, MS, at the home of Denise Temple, looking at two tropical beauties that bring both color and texture to her shade gardens. Watch the episode here: youtube.com/watch?v=sp8m_u… #GrowWithExtension #MSUext

Few plants can brighten a container quite like variegated jasmines. These plants prove that in a Southern garden, foliage can be every bit as beautiful and showy as flowers. Learn more here: extension.msstate.edu/news/southern-… #GrowWithExtension #MSUext

Denise in Meridian, MS has mastered the art of container gardening with some of the most eye-catching variegated jasmines you’ll ever see. Watch the SG episode now: youtube.com/watch?v=LQCUiN… #GrowWithExtension #MSUext

There’s something special about having a koi pond in your garden. Learn more here: extension.msstate.edu/news/southern-… #GrowWithExtension #MSUext