HollyWild

10/08/2026

09/24/2026

HollyWild is thrilled to be co-hosting a Fall Propagation Workshop for the Mississippi Native Plant Society (MNPS) with our local partners the Marshall County Master Gardeners and Marshall County Extension Service on Saturday, October 17th at the extension office in downtown Holly Springs.

At this workshop, the first of four being held this fall as part of MNPS’s third annual Fall Propagation Workshop Series, participants will learn the basic types of propagation methods, and how to process actual native seed & plants. Hard to find regional ecotype seed that has been ethically collected will be available to take home as part of the workshop.

Hosts MNPS, HollyWild, & the Marshall County Extension Service welcome Robert & Andrew Ballard of Camp Creek Native Plants , HollyWild’s Mitch Robinson, Harry Babb a.k.a. Habitat Harry , local naturalist Darrel Brown, & Dana Sanders of ReWild Memphis as special guest contributors.

Participants will:
- Learn about native plant propagation efforts in North MS by Southeastern Grassland Institute, Camp Creek Native Plants and ReWild Memphis.
- Process and plant locally collected native wildflower seed.
- Take and learn to root native plant cuttings
- Assist in preparing a local grass-dominated seed mix and learn its proper planting methods.

Registration:
Register at www.mississippinativeplantsociety.org
We have limited space for 40 folks.
Workshop fee is $30.00 per participant per location.
- A $10.00 discount coupon code to be used at check out has been sent via email to MNPS members whose dues are current.
- Non-members and lapsed members who register will receive a 1-year Individual membership or renewal.
- Full-time students (high school/college level) are FREE but will still need to register.
Checkout discount code is: IAMASTUDENT26

NOTE: Bring your own lunch, or bring a $5 cash contribution for a shared pizza order.

DM us or email HollyWildMS at g mail if you have any questions!

07/23/2026

07/08/2026

Join us THIS Saturday at Foxfire Ranch with our dear friends and partners, We Are The Promised Land and the Mississippi Humanities Council . HollyWild will be leading a guided walk and activity, identifying plant allies that folks may be encountering in their own yard, but treating as “nuisance” weeds.
Join us for a day of learning, laughter, sharing, and conviviality!

07/08/2026

Join us THIS Saturday at Foxfire Ranch with our dear friends and partners, We Are The Promised Land and the Mississippi Humanities Council. HollyWild will be leading a guided walk and activity, identifying plant allies that folks may be encountering in their own yard, but treating as “nuisance” weeds.
Join us for a day of learning, laughter, sharing, and conviviality!

07/08/2026

🐝🌼 June was National Pollinator Month! 🌼🦋

The Marshall County Extension Office is proud of our Marshall County Master Gardeners for helping educate the next generation about the important role pollinators play in our environment.

Recently, several of our Master Gardeners visited the Byhalia Library, where they shared fun and engaging lessons about pollinators with local youth. The program concluded with a beautiful butterfly release, giving participants a firsthand look at one of nature's most incredible pollinators.

Pollinators like butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects are essential for healthy gardens, farms, and ecosystems. By planting pollinator-friendly flowers and protecting their habitats, we can all do our part to help these important species thrive.

A big thank you to the Byhalia Library for hosting this wonderful event and to our dedicated Master Gardeners for sharing their time and knowledge with our community!

06/28/2026

With summer heat having arrived, it’s officially Coreopsis tinctoria (plains coreopsis) season! Currently in bloom and easy to spot along our highways, this is one our favorite native annual wildflowers in Marshall County.

06/19/2026

🐝🌼 June is National Pollinator Month! 🌼🐝
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Pollinators play a vital role in our environment by helping plants reproduce and supporting the production of many of the fruits, vegetables, and flowers we enjoy every day.

Recently, some of our Marshall County Master Gardeners were spotted at the Byhalia Public Library sharing their knowledge and love of pollinators with local children and families! Through story time, hands-on activities, and fun discussions, they taught about the important work of bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators and how we can all help protect them.

Want to support pollinators at home? Consider planting native flowers, reducing pesticide use, and creating habitats that provide food and shelter throughout the year.

A big thank you to our dedicated Marshall County Master Gardeners for educating and inspiring the next generation of gardeners and environmental stewards! 💚🌻🦋

Have you spotted any pollinators in your garden lately? Share your photos in the comments!

06/02/2026

Thanks to everyone that joined our joint spring migration hike with the Memphis chapter of TN Ornithological Society (MTOS) and HollyWild last month at Wall Doxey. A great spread of backgrounds and ages (across 8 decades) explored the Marshall County treasure of Wall Doxey State Park.
While we’re saddened the park was unable to open for this years annual firefly tours, we’re looking forward to more guided hikes and programs in partnership with the wonderful Wall Doxey mangers when the park fully reopens.
We had over 54 species, including: yellow-billed cuckoo; eastern wood peewee; eastern phoebe; Acadian and great crested flycatcher; eastern kingbird, white-eyed, red-eyed, yellow-throated, and Philadelphia vireo; blue-gray gnatcatcher; orchard and Baltimore oriole; worm-eating, Prothonotary, northern yellow, Swainson’s, Tennessee, Kentucky, hooded, pine, blackpoll, and yellow-throated warbler; northern parula; summer tanager; eastern bluebird; grey catbird; brown thrasher; northern rough-winged, barn, and cliff swallow; pileated, red-headed, and red-bellied woodpecker; northern flicker and more.

06/02/2026

Biodiversity in Progress!
Ophelia and our community conservation crew was quite busy over the winter, getting a few more properties downtown setup with our pollinator scorecard designed seed mixes using historic Marshall County species.
If you’re interested in converting your ornamental turf to habitat using our designed HollyWild mixes, email us HollyWildMS at gmail. We have mixes designed for all the Delta, hill county and central MS ecoregions.
Stay tuned for more updates soon as we’re planning for summer garden tours as well as an education day at the Marshall County Farmers Market as we move into our summer bloom season!