Gary Bachman, Author at Mississippi Farm Country

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How to Grow Basil

Growing basil is an easy way to get started in spring gardens.

Grow the Best Tomatoes This Summer 

One of the most popular home garden vegetables is tomatoes, but they can also be one of the most frustrating to grow. 

Mobility and Physical Limitations Don’t Have to Keep You From Gardening

According to the National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture, up to 80% of homeowners, regardless of their mobility, in the U.S. are involved in gardening. 

Ornamental Peppers Spice Up the Landscape

When the temperature warms up in Mississippi, ornamental peppers spice up our gardens and landscapes. These plants thrive in the heat and humidity and produce heavy loads of beautiful fruit when other plants may be fading.

How to Start a Garden with Cool-Season Vegetables

If summer gardening (and all the heat and sweat that goes with it!) isn’t your thing, cool-season gardening might be a better fit.

How to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Garden

Tips for what to plant in order to attract these sweet visitors to your garden, including specific varieties like Lantana.

Deck the Halls with Red Winter Berries This Winter

Learn about three specific boughs of holly and berries that are sure to brighten your natural home decor this holiday season.

How to Grow Container Herbs Indoors

Contain your herbs, not your excitement – here is an excellent guide to get you started on your herb-growing journey, all from the inside of your home.