Enjoying Winter in the Spring-Like Greenhouse
Lee County Master Gardeners opened the greenhouse in late October. The greenhouse was organized and cleaned from the previous growing season. Containers were washed and sanitized with bleach, plants were treated with fungicide and insecticide, and a drench was added to the potting soil. During winter, cuttings and propagation help establish the plants that Master Gardeners have nurtured and enjoyed. These plants will form the foundation of those included in the Spring Plant Sale.
Lee County Master Gardeners opened the greenhouse in late October. The greenhouse was organized and cleaned from the previous growing season. Containers were washed and sanitized with bleach, plants were treated with fungicide and insecticide, and a drench was added to the potting soil. During winter, cuttings and propagation help establish the plants that Master Gardeners have nurtured and enjoyed. These plants will form the foundation of those included in the Spring Plant Sale.
Harvest of the Month: Lettuce
By Ms. Mary Michaela Parker
MSU Extension Service
Did you know lettuce was one of the first vegetables brought to America by Christopher Columbus? What a great fun fact!
Lettuce is a cool-season vegetable that’s easy to grow! It’s recommended to plant lettuce in early spring, just after the last freeze. You can also plant lettuce in mid-August to early September. If you haven’t tried growing it before, let this be your year!
Lettuce is a great source of vitamin A and K. If you’re like me, there’s nothing more refreshing than a large salad packed with fresh veggies. There are five different types of lettuce:
What’s the best way to store lettuce in the refrigerator? Lettuce easily wilts if not stored properly. It’s recommended to wrap fresh, unwashed leaves in plastic wrap and keep them in your fridge for up to a week. If you prepped a salad, avoid mixing in apples, pears, and bananas, as they can cause brown spots on the lettuce.
What happens if your lettuce wilts? Can you still eat it? The answer is yes! Put the leaves in a bowl of cold water with ice cubes and soak them for about 15 minutes. You’ll watch the droopy leaves come back to life!
Here are some new recipes that include lettuce to try:
By Ms. Mary Michaela Parker
MSU Extension Service
Did you know lettuce was one of the first vegetables brought to America by Christopher Columbus? What a great fun fact!
Lettuce is a cool-season vegetable that’s easy to grow! It’s recommended to plant lettuce in early spring, just after the last freeze. You can also plant lettuce in mid-August to early September. If you haven’t tried growing it before, let this be your year!
Lettuce is a great source of vitamin A and K. If you’re like me, there’s nothing more refreshing than a large salad packed with fresh veggies. There are five different types of lettuce:
- Leaf (loose-leaf lettuce)
- Romaine (cos)
- Crisphead (iceberg)
- Butterhead
- Stem
What’s the best way to store lettuce in the refrigerator? Lettuce easily wilts if not stored properly. It’s recommended to wrap fresh, unwashed leaves in plastic wrap and keep them in your fridge for up to a week. If you prepped a salad, avoid mixing in apples, pears, and bananas, as they can cause brown spots on the lettuce.
What happens if your lettuce wilts? Can you still eat it? The answer is yes! Put the leaves in a bowl of cold water with ice cubes and soak them for about 15 minutes. You’ll watch the droopy leaves come back to life!
Here are some new recipes that include lettuce to try:
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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 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.
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.
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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
MSU Lee County Extension Office
5338 Cliff Gookin Blvd.; Tupelo, MS 38801