Clay County Extension Office

09/04/2026

The Clay County Extension office will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. Have a safe, long weekend!

09/03/2026

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

Leeks
Onions
Green onions
Mustard greens
Collards
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Brussel sprouts
Broccoli
Spinach
Lettuce
English peas
Beets
Carrots
Celery

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: https://extension.msstate.edu/county-offices

09/02/2026

TEACHERS!! FARMtastic registration is open! This would be a great field trip opportunity.

What's FARMtastic? It's a unique educational program designed for elementary students where they can engage in hands-on learning about the agricultural industry in Mississippi.

Here is where our FARMtastic program will be this fall:

Lauderdale County - September 14-18
Lee County - September 21-25
MS State Fair - October 8-18
Amite County - October 19-23
MSU/Oktibbeha County - November 9-13
Sunflower County - November 16-20

Contact your county's MSU Extension office for more details! Find yours here: https://extension.msstate.edu/county-offices

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

08/12/2026

08/12/2026

Master Gardener registration is officially OPEN!!! If you have any questions about registration, contact your county's MSU Extension office! Find yours here: https://extension.msstate.edu/county-offices

Wait, what's a Master Gardener??? It's a great way to learn more about plants, make friends with similar interests and volunteer in the community!!

Take the leap and sign up: https://extension.msstate.edu/community/leadership/master-gardener

08/07/2026

A great day at our Multi-County Soybean & Corn Variety Tour yesterday! We appreciate everyone who came out to hear about the latest corn and soybean varieties, as well as production practices. Thank you to our specialists, seed suppliers, growers, and many others who helped make this event a success!

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

Help spread the word to all Mississippians about the fall online Master Gardener training. Registration opens August 12th. Contact your county Extension office for details. Must be at least 18 years of age to register.

07/08/2026

Our Master Gardner neighbors in Monroe have so great events coming up!