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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “gardening”
Growing a gorgeous flower that has both food and medicine uses. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Multi-purpose plants are invaluable. Especially when you can maximize your harvests in more ways than one. The Purple Passion Flower is the perfect example. You can eat the fruits, flowers and leaves, and it’s an absolute pleasure to grow. The flowers …
Some of the best defensive plants to keep your home and garden safe. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Natural plant barriers made up of defensive plants can be used as a source of protection on your property. Usually, modern fencing like an aluminum fence installation is used to keep animals in certain areas and can also be …
Some winter pruning tips to get the job done right. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are a few things to know about pruning to get the job done right. For example, plan to prune on a mild, dry day when it hasn’t rained or snowed recently. You may consult a tree service expert to determine the …
Why you should prune in the wintertime and which plants need it. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pruning is an essential part of plant care, but you must take care to prune at the correct time of year. Some plants require winter pruning when they’re dormant. This preps your plants to focus on growing flowers and fruit …
Some colorful plants to brighten up your home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’re looking for a plant that will add a little kick of color and create a statement of its own inside your home, be on the lookout for some of these beauties. Aglaonema, also called Chinese evergreen, provides incredible foliage color in yellows, …
How to ripen green tomatoes. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Even if the tomatoes you’re growing are green, you can still pick them and after-ripen them indoors. Especially, if you live in a region with cold weather extremes. It’s perfectly ok to harvest tomatoes when the fruits begin to change color and soften to the feel. At …
Some fruits and veggies that are easy to grow in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Covid-19 has forced us into the new normal of social distancing. And when it comes to grocery shopping, produce availability in stores is less consistent. There’s no better time than now than to learn how to grow our own fruit and …
Some things to do right now to winterize your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are several must-do items that you must check off your garden to-do list before winter rolls around. First, pull all of your plants out. But, before you can do that, you should pull out any plant supports that they might be …
Some of the best herbs to help with anxiety and insomnia. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Living in such uncertain times can certainly cause anyone to have a bit of stress. And with stress comes anxiety and restlessness. Luckily, there are many herbs that are known to help calm anxiety and promote sleep. You may already have …
Some winter composting tips you should know about. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Just because the winter weather sets in that doesn’t mean the composting should stop. First, picking the right container to hold your compost through the colder months is important. Tumblers are a closed-bin system that makes year-round composting pretty easy. They sit on a …
