Harrison County Extension Office

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The Extension office in Harrison County will be closed Monday for Labor Day. We will reopen Tuesday morning. We wish eve...
09/05/2026

The Extension office in Harrison County will be closed Monday for Labor Day. We will reopen Tuesday morning. We wish everyone a safe Labor Day weekend.

Below is the September issue of the County Gardeners Extension Express newsletter.
09/03/2026

Below is the September issue of the County Gardeners Extension Express newsletter.

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

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

We look forward to seeing you!! You will need to register to participate in the workshop, due to limited space and suppl...
08/20/2026

We look forward to seeing you!! You will need to register to participate in the workshop, due to limited space and supplies.



Address

14281 County Farm Road
Gulfport, MS
39503

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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