Pine Belt Master Gardeners Host Spring Garden Day

Experts share tips on water gardens and landscaping at annual community event.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 7:51pm

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An abstract, out-of-focus photograph featuring a vibrant display of plants and flowers, with hints of garden structures visible in the background, conveying a sense of natural beauty and tranquility.The Pine Belt Master Gardeners' Spring Garden Day brings the community together to celebrate the joys of gardening and learn from local experts.Hattiesburg Today

The Mississippi State University Pine Belt Master Gardeners (PBMG) held their annual Spring Garden Day event, inviting the public to learn from expert speakers on topics like water gardens and landscape design. The free event featured vendors, demonstrations, and advice for both experienced and novice gardeners.

Why it matters

Events like the PBMG Spring Garden Day play an important role in educating the local community about gardening and landscaping. As more people look to grow their own food and create beautiful outdoor spaces, these types of educational programs help spread knowledge and inspire participation in sustainable horticulture.

The details

The Spring Garden Day featured several expert speakers, including retired landscape architect Richard Chandler Griffin, who discussed the importance of incorporating hardscaping elements like sidewalks, patios, and fences into landscape design. PBMG President Patricia Holliday emphasized that the event provides a valuable opportunity for the public to learn directly from knowledgeable vendors and master gardeners.

  • The Spring Garden Day event took place on April 11, 2026.
  • PBMG holds the Spring Garden Day event twice per year, with the next one scheduled for September 2026.

The players

Mississippi State University Pine Belt Master Gardeners (PBMG)

A group of volunteer gardening experts who provide education and resources to the local community.

Patricia Holliday

The president of the PBMG organization.

Richard Chandler Griffin

A retired landscape architect who spoke at the event.

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What they’re saying

“A lot of our vendors are really good to talk to, to learn and get advice, so we have this event for the public twice a year to help educate the population.”

— Patricia Holliday, PBMG President

“I look at plant material like the clothes on our body. There's got to be a structure there to put the plants in, and that could be sidewalks, patios, gazebos, harbors, fences, or whatever.”

— Richard Chandler Griffin, Retired Landscape Architect

What’s next

The PBMG will host their next Spring Garden Day event in September 2026, providing another opportunity for the community to learn about gardening and landscaping.

The takeaway

The PBMG Spring Garden Day demonstrates the value of community-driven educational programs that empower local residents to cultivate their green thumbs and create beautiful, sustainable outdoor spaces.