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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Cathy Isom”
Cathy Isom has a bit of information about some new perennials to look for this year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’re hoping for something a little different in the garden this year, there are some gorgeous perennials to watch for. Plant breeders have been prolific, and among plant innovators is the Proven Winners trademarked brand …
In today’s program, Cathy Isom has some valuable information about how to tell if your compost is ready. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Composting is one way many gardeners recycle garden waste. Shrub and plant trimmings, grass clippings, kitchen waste, etc., can all be returned to the soil in the form of compost. While seasoned composters know …
Cathy Isom answers two questions with some interesting facts. What is green sand and why do you need it in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Green sand is an organic soil amendment that’s fabulous for loosening up heavy soils and improving drainage. Green sand is the bottom sediment deposit layer in ancient oceans. It adds …
Cathy Isom has a review of some of the best materials for building a farm fence that will last a lifetime. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When raising livestock, you need a strong commercial fencing installation. A good fence will not only keep your livestock contained, but it will also keep predators out. Not only can a strong …
There is nothing worse than running low on feed for your livestock. Cathy Isom has a suggestions about some ways to find hay in the wintertime. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Whether your hay stock is running low, or the quality of hay you have has proven to be sub-par, there’s nothing worse than observing a declining …
What is salsify, and why you should grow it. Cathy Isom explains this and more. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Imagine a parsnip and a dandelion root had a baby that looked like a brown stick. That’s salsify. Unlike beets, sweet potatoes, onions, and parsnips, salsify is a lesser-known root vegetable. It shouldn’t be – it’s totally worth …
Cathy Isom reviews some of the different ways for pine needle uses around the farm, home and in the garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you have an abundance of pine needles, you might be surprised to know there are a number of uses for them around the home and garden. One way to put them …
Cathy Isom tells you what you need to know about the golden child of the vegetable world. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Parsnips seem to be underrated. If they’re in the produce aisle, they’re often hidden. But parsnips are actually the golden child of the vegetable world. Parsnips are actually superior to carrots. Tasty parsnips are chock …
In today’s program, Cathy Isom reviews some of the differences between peas and beans. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Peas and beans do look very similar and fall under the general seed family, but they aren’t the same. Peas are generally round while beans have a wider variety of shapes. Color also varies considerably with non-pea beans. Peas …
Roses are red, violets are blue. Cathy Isom has some Valentines Day gift ideas that are eco-friendly. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’re still trying to figure out what to get your sweetie for Valentine’s Day, go ahead and skip the roses this year. You’ll be doing the planet a favor. Unless you’re in Florida or …
