Growing Gladiolus
byThe gladiolus is also known as the sword lily since its name is derived from the Latin word for sword, gladius. We often call…
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A Peninsula of Possibility
byTucked along one of the Gulf Coast’s most desirable shoreline stretches, a rare peninsula property in Ocean Springs quietly makes waves—offering not just a…
April Dogwoods
byOne of my favorite trees is the flowering dogwood. The flowers of the dogwood tree form a perfect cross, which is why they have…
Salad Tables
byPlanting a salad table in March in the Deep South will ensure fresh salad greens, vegetables, and herbs in April. You can plant a…
Local Wildflower Guide
byWildflowers, or native plants, beautify the area with no cultivation required. They’re found in fields, vacant lots, and along roadways and ditches. However, they…
One Kitchen at a Time
byModern Home Cabinets and Flooring Is Built by Sisters, Carved From Experience If you walk into Modern Home on Washington Avenue in Ocean Springs,…
Magnolias in February?
byNothing says “Southern” like gorgeous magnolias with their elegant and perfumed flowers. In fact, the Magnolia is the State Flower of Mississippi and Louisiana. There is…
Living With Intent
byCreating a Home That Reflects You Each new year offers fresh starts and abundant opportunities to live our best lives. January is the time…
Coreopsis
byThe Mississippi State Wildflower Everyone knows that the Mississippi state flower is the Magnolia, but did you know that we have a state wildflower…
Plentiful Paperwhites
byPaperwhites belong to the daffodil family and are associated with the winter holiday season. Paperwhites are also smaller members of the Narcissus family. They…