Home Gardening

According to the National Gardening Association, gardening in the United State is at an all time high. Individuals from 85 million households - that's 8 out of 10 - participated in lawn and garden activities in 2004. That is up from 67%, in 1997, as reported by the same association.

Obviously gardening is enjoyed by a large and growing number of people in the nation, as well as in Mississippi, making it one of the top leisure activities in the country. As the interest in all aspects of gardening has increased, so has the need for more information and education.

The Mississippi State University Extension Service is trying to meet this need through many programs designed to provide information and education to home gardeners. This area of our Web site is designed to help the home gardener find needed information about all aspects of gardening.