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Eddie Smith

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Sep 28, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · By Dr. Eddie Smith

    Fall garden performers are key for pollinators | Mississippi State University Extension Service (opens the original)

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    Although temperatures still feel like midsummer, the calendar says it is fall. Some of my favorite pollinator plants choose this time of year to put on a spectacular show in the garden. Gaura, Blue Plumbago and Firespike really stand out at this time of year. Each brings something different to the landscape, and butterflies and bees, along with hummingbirds preparing for their fall migration, take advantage of the abundant nectar these plants provide. Gaura, sometimes called Bee Blossom, is a gr

  2. Article · Sep 21, 2026 · By Dr. Eddie Smith

    Outstanding perennials add to butterfly garden | Mississippi State University Extension Service (opens the original)

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    The last stop on this summer’s tour of the Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge Butterfly Garden examines three outstanding perennials. These plants are not only beautiful year after year, but they provide valuable nectar and pollen for butterflies, bees and other beneficial pollinators. The first is one of the most recognizable perennial flowers in the garden, the Goldsturm Black-Eyed Susan. Goldsturm produces masses of brilliant golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers with prominent dark brown to black ce

  3. Article · Sep 14, 2026 · By Dr. Eddie Smith

    Annuals have place in pollinator gardens | Mississippi State University Extension Service (opens the original)

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    As we continue touring the Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge Butterfly Garden in Hollandale, our next stop examines three annual flowers that prove perennials are not the only choices for pollinator-friendly landscapes. This hidden treasure in the Delta was created by the Washington County Master Gardeners with help from the Sharkey/Issaquena Master Gardeners. They have combined annuals and perennials in this space to attract and support butterflies, bees and other pollinators. Annuals can provide

  4. Article · Sep 4, 2026 · By Dr. Eddie Smith

    Tall, native perennials support pollinator areas | Mississippi State University Extension Service (opens the original)

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    The first stop on this month’s tour of the Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge Butterfly Garden in Washington County takes a look at two impressive native perennials. The common boneset and joe-pye weed bring dramatic height, beautiful blooms and incredible pollinator activity to the garden. These are not traditional plants that come to mind when planning what to put in a pollinator garden, so I want to tell you why they work. Gardeners often picture colorful flowers growing close to the ground when

  5. Article · Aug 31, 2026 · By Dr. Eddie Smith

    Hollandale’s wildlife refuge is stunning butterfly garden | Mississippi State University Extension Service (opens the original)

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    Hummingbirds and Monarch butterflies are making their seasonal migrations through Mississippi, making September an exciting time in the garden. Thinking about these beautiful creatures is one way to take our minds off the still-oppressive heat. This month, I’m taking you on a special journey through one of the Delta’s hidden treasures, the beautiful Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge Butterfly Garden in Hollandale. Created by the Washington County Master Gardeners, this garden is a welcoming habitat

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