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Planting Spring-Blooming Bulbs in Autumn Provide Color After Winter

Dan Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, This Land of Ours

The springtime bulbs that you should plant in the fall. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.  Planting tulips, daffodils, and other spring-blooming bulbs in autumn will provide welcome color in your garden after the winter. There are all sorts of bulbs that bloom at different times of the year, but among the best to plant in fall for spring …

Problems Encountered When Growing Vanilla Beans

Dan Specialty Crops, This Land of Ours

Some problems you might encounter when growing your own vanilla beans. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Thankfully, Vanilla beans only have a few pests and diseases to watch for when your growing your own at home. One of the most significant hardships in caring for a vanilla plant is Root Rot.  So be sure you don’t overwater your vanilla …

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Helpful Tips to Getting Started Growing Vanilla Beans

Dan Specialty Crops, This Land of Ours

How to get started growing your own vanilla beans. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.  Vanilla beans aren’t the easiest plants to grow. It takes some trial and error on your part to figure out what works for you. as a gardener, You also might need to make some adjustments based on your planting zone. There are different varieties, …

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Philodendron: Planting and Caring for this Iconic Houseplant

Dan Nursery Crops, This Land of Ours

How to plant and care for an iconic houseplant. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you want to try an iconic houseplant that is hard to kill, Philodendrons are perfect for the houseplant growing beginner! Philodendrons, otherwise known as sweetheart plants and heart-leaf, grow naturally in tropical rainforest environments. They suit most home environments and grow well …

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Are There Benefits of Starting a Pollinator Garden

Dan Environment, Pollinators, This Land of Ours

What is a pollinator garden, and why you should start your own. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pollinator gardens are great way to attract all sorts of insects and even birds, a few of which are pollinators as well. All bees and several other insects such as wasps, flies, moths, and butterflies—love a good selection of fresh flowers …