Making Seasonal Centerpieces

Just a reminder about the Quick Bites Session Thursday from 12 - 1 p.m. at the Oktibbeha County Extension Service. Lynette will do her regular demo and you can construct your centerpiece along with her.

Here is the link to her Facebook page with several photos of the construction process along with a list of supplies and suggested materials for you. Please bring your supplies to Thursday's session if you would like to work along side Lynnette. Either way, it will be fun!
The link to the photos -  http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.956407375056.2346158.26508798&type=1&l=97e5e48d54

Mechanics needed for the centerpiece:

• container
• 1/3 block floral foam, hydrated by free-float method
• waterproof tape

Floral materials:

• bare branch with multi-laterals
• 3 sunflowers or 3 large mass flowers
• 3 stems of spray chrysanthemum poms
• filler flower such as solidago

The collected foliages: in this design, coleus, abelia, maple leaves, nandina berries.

The steps are listed in the facebook photos. Click on the first photo to enlarge it and the instructions for that step are listed below the photo. Click the right arrow next to the enlarged photo to see the next step and instructions.

For more information please call 323-5916.

Honey...Natures Nectar

Come join us this Thursday from 12-1 and learn about Honey, it is the sweet gift from nature! Discover the benefits of honey as Dr. Breland shares information and tips about ways to use honey, cooking with honey, and storing honey. The presenter is Dr. Judith Breland, County Extension Director, Stone County

Beef Up the Blood Supply

Come and join us for a free hamburger and help "Beef up the Blood Supply". The MSU Collegiate Cattlemen's Association and the Oktibbeha County Cattlemen's Association are sponsoring a blood drive on Thursday, October 27th outside of the Colvard Student Union from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The first 100 people to donate blood will receive a free hamburger.

Farmers learn about their Crops!

Over 40 forest farmers in attendance at today's Pine Plantation Management Short Course and over 30 forage producers attending this weekends Warm Season Forage Tour!! What a great week so far for Oktibbeha Extension!! Check out our events for upcoming educational programs!

Northeast District 4-H Horse Show

Oktibbeha Extension is very excited about hosting the 2011 Northeast District 4-H Horse Show this week at the MS Horse Park!! Free admission come and cheer on our Oktibbeha County 4-H'ers!! Free admission! Come and cheer on the Oktibbeha County4-H'ers!

Savings for Summer (Quick Bites)

Time:  12 - 1 p.m. - bring your lunch
Date:  April 28, 2011, Thursday
Location:  Oktibbeha County Extension Conference Room
Speaker:   Susan Cosgrove, Family Resource Management, Newton County, will help prepare us for our summer with some tips, "$avings for $ummer: Plans, Trips, & Tips for Making the Most With Your Money".

Equine Interest Group Meeting

Date: April 18, 2011

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: Oktibbeha County Extension Service

Topic: Dean Jousan, Extension 4-H Livestock Specialist, will be present to give a 4-H Horse Show and Con-test Update; Dr. Jim Watson, State Veterinarian, will give a disease and heath care update on the issues that may be affecting equine across the state; and a representative from the Vet School, will present on Foal Care and Development.

Call Julie White (323-5916) for more information