Lee County Master Gardener Annual Awards

In November, members of the Lee County Master Gardener Association voted for which of our local projects/people would be nominated for the state MMGA 2024 Awards. The selections of the LCMG annual awards were announced at the December Association party. 
 
  • Education Award - Celebration of Gardens
  • Enduring Project Award - Dirt Daubers Kids' Camp
  • Graphics Award - Mary Langford for Duke Garden presentation
  • Publication Award - Merrell Rogers for Daily Journal Articles
  • Outstanding Project Award - Spring Plant Sale
  • Friend of Master Gardeners - Dick Storey
  • Master Gardener of the Year - Debbie Huffman​

​In addition, Peyton Hudspeth from MSU Foundation was present to accept the LCMG $3,000 scholarship donation for 2024.  She was very impressed with all she learned about the MG program.  She plans to attend our spring plant sale and hopes to enroll her husband in a future MG training course.
Lee County Master Gardener Projects

The Lee County Master Gardeners lead and participate in many projects that help to promote gardening and serve as beautification to areas in Lee County.   The projects provide a way to engage the public in gardening activities and to share current ideas and develop new ideas.   Please use the Master Gardener Project button to explore and learn how the Lee County Master Gardeners contribute their time and love of gardening with the community.  
Mississippi State University Extension Service Publications

The Extension Service has many publications which provide information on a wide variety of topics.  Click on the button to go to the publication website
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Mississippi Vegetable Gardener's Guide
MSU Extension Publication Number: P3616
View as PDF: P3616.pdf
Variety Recommendations for Mississippi Vegetable Gardens
MSU Extension Publication Number P3744
View as PDF: P3744.pdf 

There are many good reasons for growing a vegetable garden in Mississippi.

  • A garden offers the opportunity to enjoy vegetables at their freshest. Sometimes only minutes elapse between harvest, preparation, and eating. Most fresh vegetables available at the grocery store travel about 1,800 miles between producer and consumer, and this travel often occurs over a period of several days. There’s a lot to be said for “homegrown” freshness.
  • In recent years many people are growing vegetables to save money on their grocery bill.
  • A garden can be a wonderful place for children. They provide opportunities for play, learning, and for having fun.
Regardless of motive, gardening can be as simple or as complex a project as you make it. As the interest in all aspects of gardening has increased, so has the need for more information and education. Careful planning can make gardening easier, more productive, and more enjoyable. In planning your garden, it is important to consider a few basics
Magnolia Botanical Gardens
Verona Research and Extension Center

Magnolia Botanical Gardens serves as a demonstration and educational resource for green industry professionals and consumers.  There are many ornamental plants in the botanical gardens including Mississippi Medallion plants.  Many plants are labeled for identification.  The public is invited to view these gardens to see plants they may want to include in their landscape.  Magnolia Botanical Gardens is located at the Verona Research and Extension Center, south of Verona, MS on Hwy 145.
​Location:
MSU Lee County Extension Office
               5338 Cliff Gookin Blvd.; Tupelo, MS 38801