46+ min ago  (228+ words) Published 8:00 pm Thursday, July 16, 2026 Smart Landscapes is hosting a virtual webinar on Wednesday, August 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This online workshop will be divided into two sections: “Native Trees for Mississippi Landscapes” and “Creating a Pollinator Garden.” Smart Landscapes is an initiative…...

4+ week, 15+ min ago  (488+ words) Picayune Item Arboretum Paths: It’s a great time for summer gardening! Published 8:00 pm Thursday, June 18, 2026 Yes, you read that right! Hopefully you picked up a few summer-blooming perennials at our recent pollinator plant sale, popped them in the ground, and…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (166+ words) Picayune Item Plant sale in time for the summer season Published 6:00 pm Wednesday, June 3, 2026 The Crosby Arboretum is excited to announce its seasonal plant sale, happening on Saturday, June 6, just in time for summer. This highly anticipated event occurs every…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (304+ words) Picayune Item Arboretum Paths: Summer perennial gardens attract pollinators Published 10:00 am Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Making plans for your garden or landscape this month will influence its appearance during the coming hot summer days. Fortunately, you will still have some time for…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (322+ words) Picayune Item Arboretum Paths: Take a walk on the wild side Published 10:00 am Wednesday, April 29, 2026 This past Saturday, those who attended Crosby Arboretum’s Strawberries and Cream Festival enjoyed ice cream and strawberries Frog Lemonade, and a chance to explore the…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (133+ words) Published 12:00 pm Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Mississippi State University is hosting its Horticulture Summer Camp from June 7-10, 2026, aimed at helping students explore the art and science of plants. The cost to attend the camp is $200. While the garden club sponsors most students,…...

5+ mon, 5+ day ago  (267+ words) Picayune Item Arboretum Paths: Crosby Arboretum Arbor Day Plant Sale is this Saturday! Published 6:00 pm Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Join us for Crosby Arboretum’s Arbor Day Native Plant Sale this Saturday morning! This is your chance to consult with plant experts such…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (262+ words) Picayune Item Arboretum Paths: These Mississippi native plants provide great winter wildlife food! Published 4:00 pm Monday, December 29, 2025 Take a break from feeding birds in the winter months and consider planting native species that support them, such as the Southern wax…...

9+ mon, 1+ day ago  (217+ words) In the proverbial hustle and bustle of daily life, many of us are still able to recognize the small moments that are full of meaning and help to forge connections between us and the natural world. It doesn’t take more…...