We're so excited to learn that our segment by Norman Winters of Southern Gardening aired on July 1st with another episode airing on July 8th featuring the daylilies.  Jackson's station, WLBT, will air Wednesday's at noon, WXVT in Greenville will air on Monday's morning broadcast and weekdays at 5:00pm.  Mississippi PBS will air Monday at 6:00am and Saturday's at 6:30pm.  We'll be placing the episode on the website as soon as possible.  We're happy to have the spotlight on Wister Gardens.   On Thursday, July 9th, Trish Berry of Indianola will do a cooking demonstration here at Wister Gardens.  Trish, a culinary school trained chef, is well known throughout the Delta.  She has catered hundreds of parties at her house.  A former chef at Madidi's in Clarksdale, Trish is now working in product development at Indianola Pecan House.  She is currently involved in opening "The Blue Biscuit" in Indianola which will cater all types of parties.  Trish will demonstrate and serve dishes featuring pecans.  The cost is $30.00 per person.  Spaces may be limited so call  Hallie Gail Crook at 662-247-3321 today to reserve your space.

Wister Gardens is located just North of Belzoni, MS on Highway 7.  Named as the 2008 "Best Garden in the State" by the readers of Mississippi Magazine.  Come take a stroll around the Gardens and enjoy the "Delta's Garden".  You can also visit the History page of our site to find out the details of our beginning as Wister Gardens.         Wister Gardens is now available on MySpace and Facebook to promote various activities here.      Wister Gardens is also featured on www.eventful.com for local events listings.

Director / Caretaker - Lynn  Cline Howard WISTER GARDENS  1440 State Highway 7 Belzoni, Mississippi  39038 Phone: (662) 247-3025

Here's the chance for you to wow your friends with your very own Wister Gardens t-shirt.  Wouldn't you like to be the one that everyone asks where you got your t-shirt?   We have the Wister Gardens t-shirts that would make a great addition to your new attire for the New Year.  The t-shirts are for sale at Gussie's in Belzoni and also available at Wister Gardens.  The sizes are available in Youth Small - Youth Large / Adult Small - Adult XL.  Colors available are teal green, yellow and brown for adults.  Youth colors are lime green and gray.  If you're not in the Belzoni area, you can  send $16 for each shirt plus $4 shipping and handling.  Pictured below is the back design of the shirt.  The front "pocket" design has Wister Gardens "The Delta's Garden" in script.      Upcoming Events for the Gardens:   July 2nd - Humphreys County School District's ESY for Special Services Class Picnic (look for photos to be added later today) July 2nd - Private party for youth baseball team   July 9th - Cooking Class - Trish Berry July 11th - Smith Family Reunion July 16th - Humphreys County American Cancer Society Wine and Cheese Fundraiser / Time  - TBA  July 18th - Date now available July 25th - 31st Dates are unavailable August 1st - Date now available August 8th - Date now available August 15th - Date now available August 22nd - Date now available August 24th - Dinner party August 29th - Date now available September 4th - 5th - Williams Wedding September 12th - Date now available September 13th - Reunion September 19th - Date now available September 24th - Tour group September 26th - Howard/James wedding September 27th - Cannon Wedding October 3rd - Date now available October 8th - Wine and Cheese Fundraiser 6-8pm October 10th - Date now available October 12th - 31st Scarecrow Extravaganza (Tenative dates) October 17th - McCarty Wedding October 24th - McClure Wedding October 31st - Happy Halloween November 6th - Graves Rehearsal Dinner November 7th - Date now available November 14th - Date now available November 21st - Date now available November 26th - Happy Thanksgiving November 28th - Thanksgiving Weekend  December brings the Winter Wonderland of Lights to Wister Gardens! Look for additional postings of date and time for annual open house. Happy 4th of July!

The plantings around the fountain have changed this year.  We're enjoying the new look!         hit counter