Bolivar County Master Gardener

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Bolivar County Master Gardener Our purpose is to promote responsible horticultural practices in accordance with the research and recommendations of Mississippi State University Extension

The Master Gardener Volunteer program is a great way to gain horticultural expertise at a low cost, meet other avid gardeners, share gardening experiences, get connected to the community, and belong to a well-respected and educational organization.

10/06/2026

***UPDATED! UPDATED!***
The sale has been postponed until next week due to weather conditions !

The Pearl River County Master Gardeners will be hard at work Thursday assisting the Crosby Arboretum staff to have this sale ready for shopping on Friday. Don’t miss out on some great plants!

Lenore Ladner, Public Relations Officer

Please make plans to join the LCMGs and MMGA for a day of fellowship and education in Verona!  Registration closes on Oc...
10/06/2026

Please make plans to join the LCMGs and MMGA for a day of fellowship and education in Verona! Registration closes on October 12th!

In fair Verona, where we lay our scene.... No, we're not putting on "Romeo and Juliet", but we are having the 2026 MMGA Northeast District Meeting & Day of Education on October 20th!

If you are a Mississippi Master Gardener or current intern in the Northeast District, now's the time to register to attend this annual event. It will be hosted this year by the Lee County Master Gardeners.

Please make plans to join the LCMGs and MMGA for a day of fellowship and education in Verona! Registration closes on October 12th!
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Registration Options

1. If you’d like to print and mail the registration with your check, you can find the form from this link. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qyjPOOeVCjgKKGCKjKtxSrVFy9Pknu0S/view?usp=sharing

2. This year, you can register online by using this link. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mmga-northeast-day-of-education

For those that wish to pay online, here are some details about the process:
-- Click the link (or scan the QR code) to open the Zeffy event page.
-- Click the + sign to add a ticket (or how many registrations you want to purchase).
-- Once a number is added, click Continue to provide your name, contact information, payment information, etc. to complete the next step in the process.
-- Although there is no convenience fee, Zeffy will default a tip percentage. Change that entry to the desired amount before finalizing your transaction.
-- An e-ticket will be created to confirm you have successfully registered, but you do not have to present it at the event on October 20th. A list of all the registered attendees will be used to check everyone into the event.
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The host county and MMGA are excited to provide this day to the Master Gardener community in the Northeast District! We hope you’ll plan to attend!

October Landscape Checklist
10/06/2026

October Landscape Checklist

Here’s your landscape checklist for October! Some tasks include:

Plant hardy annuals and perennials.
Fertilize and water fall mums.
Prune back annuals like blue salvia and dianthus to the ground and mulch.
Dig up caladiums and store for replanting next year.
Prune back dead or damaged tree limbs.
Plant spring bulbs.

Contact your county’s MSU Extension agent for localized guidance! Find yours here: https://extension.msstate.edu/county-offices

09/30/2026

🎯 Shooting Sports is starting a little early this year! 🎯

We’re kicking things off with an Interest & Sign-Up Meeting on October 3rd at the Extension Office! If you’re interested in joining 4-H Shooting Sports or want to learn more about the program, come see us and get signed up! 🏹🎯 Have questions? Give us a call at 662-843-8361.

We can’t wait to see you there! 🤠

Event handbook: https://4h.extension.msstate.edu/resources/publications/4-h-shooting-sports-event-handbook

09/30/2026
09/30/2026

🌱 Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, tune in every Friday at 8:20 AM for Master Gardeners Mississippi on The Jim Gregory Morning Show! 🌿 🌾 Get expert gardening tips, seasonal advice, and practical ideas to help your lawn and garden thrive. Catch it every Friday on Majic 107.5 FM—where great mornings grow!

Contact Pontotoc County Extension Office for more info!
09/23/2026

Contact Pontotoc County Extension Office for more info!

Registration for the Mushroom Walk is now closed. We a very happy with all the interest in this event!

If you registered but need to cancel, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your spot to someone on the waitlist. Thank you!

A text and email reminder will be sent before the walk. Please wear comfortable shoes — we will walk through woodsy areas with uneven ground.

See you on October 24 for the Mushroom Walk! 🍄

Happening in Desoto County!
09/22/2026

Happening in Desoto County!

Great opportunity to support our neighbors in Washington County!
04/28/2026

Great opportunity to support our neighbors in Washington County!

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406 North Martin Luther King Drive
Cleveland, MS
38732

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