Calhoun County Extension Office

09/01/2026

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

08/28/2026

🌲🚨 CALLING ALL LANDOWNERS, FORESTRY FOLKS & OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS! 🚨🌲

You don’t want to miss our Multi-County Forestry Field Day! 🌳🪵

📅 Tuesday, September 29, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Goose Valley Ranch | Oxford, MS

🌲 Come learn.
🌲 Ask questions.
🌲 Connect with forestry professionals.
🌲 Enjoy a day in the field!

📲 Registration is easy! Scan the QR code on the flyer or use the contact information provided.

Tag someone who needs to come with you & help us spread the word! 🌳🔥

08/20/2026

UPDATE: Wow! Y’all filled up AI School fast! The link in the comments will add you to the waiting list.

The waiting list participants get the first opportunity to sign up for the March School!

It isn't quite fall yet, but fall AI School is filling up quickly! If you have had this hands on intensive course on your to do list now is the time to sign up.

08/19/2026

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to get your certification! One day only class! Deadline approaching soon!! Register today!!!

🚨🛑 STOP SCROLLING! 🛑🚨
🍽️ Need a ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification?
🔥 Whether you work in:
🍽️ Restaurants
🏫 School Cafeterias
🏥 Nursing Homes
⛪ Church Kitchens
🎡 Festivals & Public Events
🥪 Concession Stands
👨‍🍳 Catering or Food Service
Earn yours in just ONE DAY! ✔️
📅 Wednesday, September 9, 2026
📍 Calhoun County Extension Office
⏰ 8:00 AM until finished
💲 $110 (with book) | $150 (book included)
📞 Call: 662-412-3177
📧 Email: [email protected]
💻 Register today: tinyurl.com/ServSafe2026

08/13/2026

We had a great day with growers and industry personnel at the Pontotoc Ridge-Flatwoods Branch Experiment Station sweet potato field day. All involved have done an outstanding job with MSU sweet potato research. Growers witnessed unmanned mechanical w**d control, sweet potato variety research, and insect pest management in sweet potato crops, along with many other topics.

08/12/2026

Join us and Master Gardeners on August 19th, at 1 p.m. Our guest speaker, Casey Johnson, will talk about Trees in the Home Landscape.

08/12/2026

08/06/2026

🚨🛑 STOP SCROLLING! 🛑🚨
🍽️ Need a ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification?
🔥 Whether you work in:
🍽️ Restaurants
🏫 School Cafeterias
🏥 Nursing Homes
⛪ Church Kitchens
🎡 Festivals & Public Events
🥪 Concession Stands
👨‍🍳 Catering or Food Service
Earn yours in just ONE DAY! ✔️
📅 Wednesday, September 9, 2026
📍 Calhoun County Extension Office
⏰ 8:00 AM until finished
💲 $110 (with book) | $150 (book included)
📞 Call: 662-412-3177
📧 Email: [email protected]
💻 Register today: tinyurl.com/ServSafe2026

08/05/2026

Here’s your veggie planting guide for August! Some of the vegetables you can plant in your garden this month include...

Snap Beans (pole)
Lima Beans (bush & pole)
Cucumbers
Eggplant
Southern Peas
Peppers
Summer Squash
Tomato (plants)

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! Find yours here:
https://extension.msstate.edu/county-offices

08/03/2026

Here’s your landscape checklist for August, BUT please be safe!

Try not to be out in the hottest part of the day. Instead, do your garden work in the early morning or late evening to avoid high temperatures. Stay hydrated and protect your skin!

Some tasks to consider:

Plant daylilies.
Divide and transplant Louisiana iris, Easter lily, canna, liriope, ajuga, and Shasta Daisy.
Plant mums for fall blooms.
Water plants and turf deeply and infrequently.
Watch for garden pests and diseases.
Prune rose canes to encourage growth.

Learn more about these tasks here: http://extension.msstate.edu/blog/august-landscape-checklist