Growing one of the sweetest fruits that is almost like candy. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Even if you don’t love the fruits, the trees are beautiful in the garden thanks to the dark green leaves and pungent flowers. Although they’re amazing fresh off the tree, persimmons make for cookies that are out of this world. Once …
Valuable Tips for Growing Citrus Trees Indoors
Some valuable tips for growing citrus trees indoors. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing citrus trees indoors can be daunting, but the effort is well worth it for the aromatic flowers and foliage, not to mention the much-anticipated fruit. Some things to remember: Overwatering is the No. 1 killer of citrus. The soil needs to dry out …
Keeping Your Christmas Tree Fresh and Looking its Best
Keeping your Christmas tree fresh and looking its best before and after the holiday. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Your tree has already been cut before you’ve brought it home. Cut it again before putting it in the stand. The main reason for doing this is to help the tree’s cut end better absorb water. Remember that …
Tips to Keep Your Christmas Tree Looking its Best
Some tips to keep your Christmas tree looking its best throughout the holidays. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Caring for a real Christmas tree can be challenging, and keeping a cut tree fresh until the big day is a true feat. Often, the reason a real tree sheds needles and dries out the moment it enters your …
Sustainable Options for that Holiday Tree
Some sustainable options for your holiday tree this year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Real, or living, Christmas trees are the dream scenario for the holiday. Unfortunately, some Christmas tree farms have been known to use pesticides which oftentimes pollutes local water sources and puts animals in harm’s way. The other issue is that cut trees become …
How to Attract a Swarm of Bees to Your Property
How to attract a swarm of bees on your property. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If chasing bees isn’t for you, another way to get them to attract them is bait hives.You will need: Nuc boxes or old hive bodies, some new and old frames, and a swarm attractor. Place a ¾’ entrance in the nuc box …
How to Chase a Swarm of Bees to Become a Beekeeper
How to chase of swarm of bees so you can become a beekeeper. That’s coming up on This Land Ours. In order to chase bee hives, you will need a bee suit, shop vac or bee vacuum, bee box, frames and sugar water in a spray bottle. Then, get the word out that if someone comes across a swarm of …
Alternative Method to Get Honey Bees for Free
An alternative way to get honey bees for free. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The main thing that hinders people from keeping bees (apart from allergies and bee stings) is the cost of buying bees. But what if you could catch a swarm and get honeybees for free? It’s possible. There are two methods. Chasing a swarm …
Ways to Make Autumn Leaves Work for the Garden
Some ways to make all of those autumn leaves work for your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. This time of year, if you have a yard with trees, you likely have your fair share of fallen leaves. And, no matter how often you rake, there is always a layer of leaves covering your lawn. There are …
Easy to Grow Medicinal Must-Have Plant for the Garden
The medicinal must-have plant for your garden. That’s coming up on this Land of Ours. When growing medicinal plants in your garden, be sure to include St. John’s Wort. Not only is this herbal ally exceptionally easy to grow, but it also has multiple uses. This herb has been taken as a tea or tincture to combat depression for thousands …