Marion County Extension Office

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

Wishing our Extension Agent, Alex Shook, a very happy birthday today!!

09/01/2026

Here's your landscape checklist for September! Some tasks include...

Order daffodil and other spring bulbs for October planting.
Sow ryegrass seed for winter lawns.
Plant hardy annuals.
Apply pre-emergent herbicide for winter w**d prevention in your lawn.
Fertilize and water fall mums.
Watch for garden pests and diseases.
Pick flowers in bloom to create dry floral arrangements.

Learn more about each of these tasks + find further resources here: https://extension.msstate.edu/blogs/extension-for-real-life/september-landscape-checklist

08/14/2026

We had a great turnout at our Cool Season Forage Program last night! Thank you to MSU Extension Forage Specialist, Dr. Rocky Lemus, for coming to speak on forage selection, hay production and pest management!

08/05/2026

Here’s your veggie planting guide for August! Some of the vegetables you can plant in your garden this month include...

Snap Beans (pole)
Lima Beans (bush & pole)
Cucumbers
Eggplant
Southern Peas
Peppers
Summer Squash
Tomato (plants)

Planting times will vary by area.

Read our Mississippi Vegetable Gardener’s Guide for TONS of great info: https://extension.msstate.edu/publications/mississippi-vegetable-gardeners-guide

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

08/04/2026

Here is your registration information! We are excited to have open enrollment!
Opens August 12th through September 9th. Just follow link below.
http://www.msuext.ms/mg