Some common pests that pose a threat to your Strawberry crop. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Strawberry plants are one of the easiest fruit plants to add to your garden, but that doesn’t mean you won’t encounter common strawberry pests and diseases. The pests that love to feast on your berries are aphids, army worms, Japanese Beetles, …
Getting Rid of Little Pests that Cause Big Problems Naturally
Some natural ways to get rid of some little pests that can cause big problems in the garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’ve ever encountered snails and slugs in your garden, you know they are trouble. Garden snails can chew through leaves on plants, reducing productivity. Slugs can consume an entire plant in just one …
Bitter Melon is a Prolific Vining Plant in Many Varieties
Some of the best bitter melon varieties. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Bitter melon is often called bitter gourd or balsam pear. White Pearl is a hybrid variety and a slightly bitter type. It’s great for salad, stir fry, stuffing, and soups. Beauty Winner is another hybrid that is almost completely white. It has a mellower taste compared …
Quickest Way to Get Veggies on Your Dinner Table
The quickest way to get veggies on your dinner table. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are times when you need a crop to run its course in a short time frame in order to keep the garden productive. Some crops to consider when you want veggies in two months or less, include: Snap Beans. The fastest …
Edible Plants that Grow Well in the Shade
Some edible plants that grow well in the shade. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are plenty of great edible plants, fruits and vegetables that will grow with very little sunlight. There are even some that you might not normally find at the market, but you can definitely grow in your own yard. For example, Ramps – …
Small Amount of Black Beans adds Multiple Health Benefits
How a small amount of black beans can add multiple health benefits. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A recent USDA Research study involving obese mice revealed that adding cooked black beans to a high fat diet improved sensitivity to insulin and other measures often related to diabetes. The researchers found that as little as the mouse-size equivalent …
Interesting Edible Way to Recycle that Holiday Tree
An interesting and edible way to recycle your holiday tree. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. We have covered several ways to recycle your holiday tree on this program. Such as turning the tree into mulch. But one alternative we haven’t talked about is turning parts of your tree into something you can eat. As long as its …
Health Benefits of Holy Basil and How to Use It
The health benefits of Holy Basil and how to use it. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Holy basil, also known as tulsi in Hindu, or queen of the herbs, is part of the mint family and is a traditional medicinal herb native to tropical Southeast Asia. This aromatic plant has pale green leaves, hair stems, and small purple or white tubular flowers. It is …
Start the New Year with New Year’s Garden Resolutions
How to start the new year with some new year’s garden resolutions. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. It’s that time again when we look forward to the new year and make our annual resolutions. It’s probably a good bet that eating healthier and getting more exercise are at the top of your list. The good news is, gardening …
Fresh Christmas Tree Needs to be Disposed of – or Recycled
What to do with your Christmas tree after the holiday. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Now that Christmas is over that fresh Christmas tree will need to be disposed of – or recycled. In most urban and suburban areas, Christmas trees are collected from curbside during the first two weeks of January. Check with your local city …