Some of the best carrot varieties to grow in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. One of the easiest veggies to grow and perfect for beginners – carrots. And, you can grow them in a variety of colors, besides orange. Atomic Red carrots are a showstopper. They have bright red skin are get darker when cooking. …
Some of the Best Conifers to Plant in the Yard
Some of the best conifers to plant in your yard. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When you think of conifers, a Christmas tree or tall pine might come to mind. Yet, these cone-bearing plants come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and colors. A sure stand-out in the landscape, silver Korean fir features short, tightly packed needles …
Best Starter Veggies for the Beginner Home Gardener
The best starter veggies for the beginner home gardener. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’ve never gardened before, but want to give it a try this year, a great place to start is by choosing the appropriate veggies and fruits to grow that match your abilities. This means taking stock of your outdoor, or indoor, space, the …
What to Plant and More Importantly What Not to Plant Right Now
What to plant now, and more importantly what not to plant. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Seeds germinate based on the soil temperature at the seed level. If your area is still experiencing cooler weather, the seeds that can germinate right now are beets, radishes, spinach, Swiss chard, leaf lettuce, peas, collards greens, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, onions, parsley, …
Tasty Fruits that Ripen in the Springtime
The tasty fruits that ripen in the Spring. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. While spring is much appreciated for the blooming of flowers, and the buzzing of bees, it’s also time when several fruity favorites reach their pinnacle. Apricots are a delicious late spring treat. In Southern California, they can be found as early this month with …
Filling Wet Soggy Spots with Beautiful Landscape
How to fill the wet and soggy spots in your garden with beautiful landscape. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are a number of flowers and ornamental grasses that don’t mind a lot of moisture. And, these flowering plants can transform a previous problem area into a colorful focal point in your garden. Getting its name from …
A Few Tips and Tricks for Growing the Tastiest Tomatoes
Some tips and tricks for the tastiest tomatoes. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The extra attention you give your tomato plants right now could pay off with some of the tastiest tomatoes when it’s harvest time. For healthy plants and soil, use organic fertilizer and compost every week to keep plants supplied with nutrients. Remove damaged plants and any …
Identifying and Controlling a Deadly Plant Disease
How to identify and control deadly plant disease. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If there are strange spots developing on the leaves of your plants, you might have bacterial leaf spots. And, it’s a particularly nasty problem because there is no cure for this plant disease. There are ways to slow the spread, but once your plant …
Perennial Plant to Grow that Keeps on Giving and Giving
That perennial plant you can grow that keeps on giving and giving. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Chaya (SHY-uh), or Tree Spinach, is a fast-growing and leafy perennial shrub used in many South American dishes and cuisines. With high levels of vitamins and minerals, tree spinach is ideal for survival gardens because it’s loaded with calcium, phosphorus, and …
How to Help in the Fight Against Destructive Pest
How to help in the fight against destructive pests that threaten the nation’s food supply, forests, and natural resources. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA is on a mission to stop invasive and hungry pests that can threaten and devastate agriculture, livelihoods, and food security. Some things you can do to help include: Familiarizing yourself with the …