I have read about the speech that Coach John Scolinos gave at the 52nd annual ABCA(American Baseball Coaches Association) convention at Opryland Hotel in Nashville, TN. It was in 1996 and Coach Scolinos was 78 years old and retired from coaching baseball for five years.
Is a herb a herb, even if you don’t use it as one?
In an attempt to demystify a slough of simple, durable garden plants that are dauntingly lumped under one leaky umbrella by garden writers and plant societies, I insist that you don’t have to grow herbs as such to enjoy them.
There are 45 species of bats that are found in the United States and 15 of those call Mississippi home.
Over the past couple weeks several conversations have taken place about habitats, safety and history of these bats.
I remember when I joined the United States Air Force I took an oath to uphold and defend the constitution of the United States and defend her from outside aggression. Until this day, even though I am well detached from the Air Force, I will still stand up and honor this country.
Got good dirt? Or do you prefer to call it soil?
Hot weather aside, I don’t know what I enjoy the least between weeding, routine pruning, mowing the lawn or digging new beds.
I finally got rid of my lawn, but there’s still the other stuff, all gotta be done, and there’s little joy for me in any of it.
Typically the month of July is rather warm for anyone that lives in the south.
The only thing that makes these hot days bearable is the ability to find our favorite shade tree.
Many of our houses and other structures were purchased or built around an existing set of trees.
Ever see an old guy jump with joy and click his heels in the air?
That’s what I did a couple of weeks ago when I discovered garden-variety bottle trees featured at a major flower show in England, right under the huge floral marquee sign.
Next week many families will celebrate Independence Day in various ways.
One common celebration item to celebrate with is a fresh watermelon.
Over the past couple weeks watermelon producers across the state have been preparing to bring the fresh taste of watermelon to Mississippi families.
Hunkering down like Minnesotans in a snowstorm might be the way to go for gardening in our torrid summers.
Gardeners aren’t farmers; one way to avoid suffering during our long dry spells, insufferable humidity and all-night heat is to garden in the opposite season of how we were raised.
Entitlements are nothing new to the world. People back in Old Testament times thought they were entitled people because of who they were or what the Lord had promised them.
The wait is now over for the Indianola Academy football team and its legion of fans.
