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Upcoming Events for Mississippi
To submit your gardening event to our staff, submit it using our contact form or send an email to calendar@statebystategardening.com.
February 11
Picayune
Arbor Day Plant Sale
Crosby Arboretum
Members’ Only Sale – 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
General Public – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Winter is a good time to plant trees and woody shrubs. Choose from a variety of trees and shrubs at this plant sale, and come early for the best selection of hard-to-find native plants. We’ll help you select the right plant for the right place!
Free admission
Arboretum Greenhouse
601-799-2311 (Wed-Sun)
www.crosbyarboretum.msstate.edu
March 2-4
Biloxi
Gulf Coast Garden and Patio Show
Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center
Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; $6 adults, children 12 & under free; free parking; 2350 Beach Boulevard; 601-919-8111
March 6 and 7
Raymond
2012 Greenhouse Tomato Short Course
Eagle Ridge Conference Center
If you are a grower of greenhouse tomatoes, or if you have interest in growing this crop, mark your calendar now for the 22nd Annual Greenhouse Tomato Short Course. Participating in this program will be the best way to learn all about producing greenhouse tomatoes. Expert speakers will present seminars on a variety of fields relevant to the production of greenhouse tomatoes.
Special topics this year will be components of the greenhouse system, greenhouse design and engineering, alternative heating options, greenhouse irrigation, budget for greenhouse growers, updates on the latest research, plant nutrition, alternative crops and of course, the pest management workshop, which will include physiological disorders, diagnosing plant problems, plant disease identification and control, biological control and conventional and organic pest management.
Advance registration is $125 (use registration form in mailed packet or online with a credit card), or, if you prefer, you can pay $150 at the door, per person for the entire Short Course.
Advance registration is encouraged so that the number of meals can be estimated accurately and must be received by February 24.
The registration fee includes coffee, refreshments, three meals, all extension publications and some very special promotional items.
1500 Raymond Lake Road
For further information, send email to Dr. Rick Snyder at Rick.Snyder@msstate.edu or call 601-892-3731. Mississippi growers can contact their local Mississippi County Extension Office.
March 16-18
Jackson
Jackson Garden and Patio Show
Mississippi Trade Mart
Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; $5 adults, children 12 & under free; free parking; 1207 Mississippi Street; 601-919-8111
March 19 – April 1
McComb
Pike County Azalea Festival
Various locations
During the spring, the streets and gardens of McComb are lined with beautiful azaleas in full bloom. Many activities planned around this event. Please call for schedule. Contact: Pike County Chamber of Commerce, phone: 601-684-8664
March 20
Hernando
Bounce Into Spring With Felder Rushing
Hernando Public Library
Felder Rushing is known internationally as an acclaimed gardening expert. Join him and others for this exciting event. Funded by the Elizabeth Entrikin Cooke Foundation, Hernando Public Library. 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., 370 West Commerce St. Contact: Heather Lawson, phone: 662.429.4439, www.firstregional.org
March 24-25
Starkville
Everything Garden Expo
Mississippi Horse Park
Expo showcasing everything for your garden and outdoor interests. Includes plant and product vendors, seminars, activiites for kids and more. 8:00 a.m. Contact: Candy Crecink, phone: 662.324.3080, www.starkvillearts.org
March 22
Picayune
Crosby Arboretum (photo courtesy of RichelleStafne)
Wildlife Day
Crosby Arboretum
Snakes, and insects, and skunks, Oh my! The children will love this special day filled with exhibitors displaying live and preserved animals while learning how to protect and maintain wildlife. Past exhibitors have included the New Orleans Audubon Insectarium, the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, the Audubon Society, representatives from area wildlife refuges, and much, much more! Teachers must preregister their school group. Sign up by Friday, March 18. 9:00 a.m. to Noon. 601.799.2311 (Wed-Sun), www.crosbyarboretum.msstate.edu.
March 26 – April 7
Columbus
Columbus Pilgrimage
Various locations in historic Columbus
For over 70 years, Columbus Spring Pilgrimage, a tour of antebellum homes, gardens and churches, has been held. An award-winning event that has earned the coveted reputation as one of the best and most authentic historic home tours in the South. The antebellum mansions of Columbus are impeccably maintained and resplendent as ever. Many tour homes feature recreated costumes, which add even more authenticity to this historic event. It’s an experience visitors will long remember. 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Contact: Columbus Cultural Heritage Foundation, phone: 800-920-3533, www.columbus-ms.org
March 30-31
New Albany
New Albany Home and Garden Show
Union County Fairgrounds
11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. – Friday
8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. – Saturday
Come celebrate “Spring In Bloom” with the Union County Master Gardeners. Featured speakers will be Patty Roper, author and entertainment editor for Mississippi Magazine; Felder Rushing, author and radio show host The Gestaldt Gardener; Dr. Lelia Kelly, MSU State Horticulturist Specialist and State Master Gardener Coordinator; Gail Barton, native plant expert; Linda Lanier, hydrangea specialist and a host of others.
There will be plant and garden art vendors, exhibitors, hands-on demonstrations and food. This is a rain or shine event. Free admission, door prizes given out throughout the day.
Union County Fairgrounds, 112 Fairgrounds Circle
For more information, visit www.newalbanygardening.com, visit New Albany Home and Garden Show on Facebook, email colorsbytim@hotmail.com or call 662-316-0088.
April 7-8
Picayune
Spring Plant Sale
Crosby Arboretum
Members admitted at 9:00 a.m. Saturday. Grab a cart and choose from a variety of wonderful native trees, shrubs and perennials for your home landscape. Come early for the best selection of many hard-to-find plants. We’ll help you select the right plant for the right place on your property. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission. Arboretum greenhouse. 601.799.2311 (Wed-Sun), www.crosbyarboretum.msstate.edu.
May 18-19
Holly Springs
Annual Native Plant Sale
Strawberry Plains Audubon Center
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Support the Strawberry Plains Native Plant Nursery and get the plants your garden needs to literally come to life with birds, butterflies and other wildlife! The sale will offer many beautiful and hard to find native plants that will attract and benefit wildlife. In addition, there will be native plant experts to answer your plant/wildlife questions and vendors selling a variety of garden accessories including sculptures, worm composting starting kits, bird feeders and baths, nature books and much more! Remember to bring bags and boxes so you can transport your plants!
strawberryplains.audubon.org
State-by-State Gardening assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of listed events. It is recommended that you verify the date, time and location of any event you plan to attend.
