Cool Blooming Plant for the Holiday Season

Dan Specialty Crops, This Land of Ours

A cool blooming plant for the holiday season.  That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Whether you call them Christmas Cacti, Thanksgiving Cacti, or Holiday Cacti, the care is the same. The Thanksgiving Cactus blooms about 3-4 weeks earlier than the Christmas Cactus and is popular because most people want to get a jump on their Christmas flowers. The …

Growing the Unusual and Delicious Pink Lemonade Blueberry

Dan Fruits, Specialty Crops, This Land of Ours

Growing an unusual and delicious fruit in your garden.  That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. In 1970, the USDA developed Blueberry ‘Pink Lemonade’. But when researchers brought it to blueberry growers, they were convinced because of its distinctive yellowish-pink fruit that gardeners wouldn’t buy it, thinking it was an unripe blueberry. Fast-forward to the 2000s: Growing research into …

Turning This Year’s Apple Harvest into a Tasty Beverage

Dan Fruits, Specialty Crops, This Land of Ours

How to turn this year’s apple harvest into a tasty, refreshing beverage.  That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.  Using all of the apples from your harvest can be challenging. Of course, there’s apple sauce, chopped salads, apple pies. But, there’s a tasty beverage that’s also really easy to make:  Hard Apple Cider. It’s one of the most readily …

Reasons to Leave Tree Removal to the Experts

Dan Forestry, This Land of Ours

Before attempting to remove a tree on your property, it’s essential to understand the risks and complexities involved. While DIY solutions might seem appealing, they can lead to dangerous situations or further property damage. It’s always a smart idea to Talk to a tree service contractor in Lafayette before you do anything yourself. These experts have the knowledge, tools, and …