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We know what to do to protect ourselves from the high temperatures. Our plants in our gardens don’t. Cathy Isom has some ways to help your garden survive a heat wave. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Help Your Summer Garden Survive the Heat Wave If the blistering heat hasn’t hit your neck of the woods yet, you …
You have noticed some pesky pest in your garden. Standing in your local Garden Center, you are totally confused at the shelf full of chemicals, which you really don’t want to use to begin with. Fear no more Cathy Isom has done some of the research for you. She has some homemade, organic, recipes to use instead of harmful pesticides …
You have a beautiful, productive vegetable garden. and would like to keep it that way. Cathy Isom has a list of some of the worst garden pests to be on the watch for. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Worst Garden Pest to Watch Out For There are many garden pests we need to keep a daily watch for. …
Cathy Isom has a few great tips about how to deal with a garden pest that is known to wipe out tomato crops. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. How to Deal with Tomato Hornworms If you’ve ever grown garden tomatoes, chances are you have dealt with hornworms. These green caterpillar pests can be found in most any region of …
It is just about harvest time for your garden. Cathy Isom has some great tips on the right way to harvest and store summer squash from your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Harvest / Storage Tips for Summer Squash As you check your plants daily, it’s best to harvest summer squash (yellow or zucchini) when small …
Gobble, gobble, gobble. No, it isn’t Thanksgiving…yet. Cathy Isom does have some delicious facts about why you don’t have to five months to celebrate a famous holiday meal. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Turkey Lovers Month This may surprise you, but June is National Turkey Lovers’ Month! You might think this would be designated for …
Cathy Isom has you celebrating the official spirit of America, after your day is over, of course. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Bourbon Day June 14th is National Bourbon Day. So join friends and raise your glass of this sweetened amber spirit and celebrate great whiskey. Bourbon is a whiskey which is only so named …
You have planted your garden. The plants are growing, producing produce. But, you have other plants growing which are unwanted. Cathy Isom lets you know why you’ll want to take a little more time appreciating your garden today. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Weed Your Garden Day June 13th is National Weed Your Garden Day. So …
Cathy Isom fills us in about why we are honoring the flower that is a symbol of love and romance. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Red Rose Day June 12th is National Red Rose Day. Roses of all colors have been cherished for their beauty and fragrance for centuries. Red roses were used in many cultures …
Summer is finally here. Grab the butter, your grill, and gather your friends. Cathy Isom tells us some great ways of celebrating a fresh and sweet summertime treat. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Corn on the Cob Day Monday, June 11th is National Corn on the Cob Day. Since it’s now picnic season, there’s no better …
