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These Amstel begonias are ideal plants to grow indoors in the winter, as their enduring blooms add bright splashes of color. (Photo by MSU Extension/Eddie Smith)

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Amstel begonias are bright indoor plants
By DR. EDDIE MILES LOUIS SMITH
Mon,02/19/24-9:04AM , 546 Reads
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of visiting Coach’s Cedar Creek Farm in Lucedale where I was awestruck by the brightly blooming Amstel begonias growing in one of their greenhouses.

These begonias, also known as Rieger begonias, are a unique blend of tuberous and wax begonias.
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Give gardeners a camellia as Valentine’s Day treat
By DR. EDDIE MILES LOUIS SMITH
Mon,02/12/24-3:01PM , 473 Reads
I recently had the pleasure of exploring Mr. Jim Smelley’s impressive camellia collection with some of the Pearl River County Master Gardeners. I began thinking about how these beautiful plants with their gorgeous blooms could be the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for plant lovers.
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Easy-to-grow loquat trees are beautiful additions to Mississippi landscapes. They can be pruned or allowed to grow up to 25 feet tall and 10 feet wide. (Photo by MSU Extension/Eddie Smith)

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Easy loquat trees offer winter fruit
By DR. EDDIE MILES LOUIS SMITH
Wed,02/07/24-5:36PM , 450 Reads
Did you know there is a tree that produces fruit in late winter and early spring?

That tree is the loquat, and as I drive around Mississippi on these cold winter days, I have noticed many of them in gardens and landscapes. With their evergreen elegance and delectable fruit, loquat trees add a bit of subtropical charm.
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Junipers can be unlikely landscape centerpieces
By DR. EDDIE MILES LOUIS SMITH
Tue,01/30/24-8:24AM , 464 Reads
I absolutely love looking for different types of plants for my landscaping.

In home landscapes, the usual suspects like hollies, ligustrums, azaleas and camellias often take center stage. While these are excellent choices, there’s a world of possibilities waiting for those willing to explore the realm of conifers.
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