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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “This Land of Ours”
You don’t have a lot of space to grow your vegetables. Not a problem. Cathy Isom has some fantastic suggestions about some things you can repurpose as planters. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Depending on where you live and how much space you have gardening is still possible with even the tiniest of spaces. Nowadays, it seems …
Cathy Isom takes you into the land of counting sheep by telling you about the bedroom plants that can bring sweet dreams. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Keeping plants in your sleeping area isn’t just a great idea for aesthetic reasons. Bedroom plants can actually help you sleep better! If you’re having trouble sleeping, the following plants …
After all of your hard work getting your garden planted and producing, you find you have a pesky critter causing you problems. Cathy Isom has some helpful tips for you about getting rid of garden moles. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Moles can be a real problem in your garden but the good news is there are …
Cathy Isom gives us a run-down on some of the plants that work best at repelling mosquitoes. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Mosquitoes are annoying insects that can plague your backyard barbecues and also pose serious health risks. Unfortunately, humans have an aroma that attracts mosquitoes. To avoid them, try planting some mosquito repellant plants in your …
Cathy Isom fills you in on why you should be growing sweet potato vines for a double food harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Whether you’re embracing the Paleo lifestyle or just craving something new, add sweet potatoes to the menu. But, did you know that the leaves are edible too? Unlike regular potatoes, sweet potatoes can …
Weeds are something we constantly battle in our gardens and farms. Cathy Isom has a few suggestions for the best organic weed methods. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Weeds tend to be some of nature’s most annoying pests. When weeds encroach on your precious growing space consider organic weed methods. Organic methods are categorized as such because …
The holiday season is upon us. Cathy Isom has some tips about how to grow a sweet, nutty treat that’s a holiday favorite. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Chestnuts have a deep, complex flavor, especially if left in the fridge for a couple of days. They taste something like a nutty sweet potato, and the meaty interior …
Cathy Isom has a few tips and lets you know about some of the best and most nourishing winter plants for birds. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The long, cold winter months can be especially difficult for garden birds. Since they have to to forage in freezing temperatures for food, birds require lots of high-fat, rich food …
Pollinators come in all shapes and sizes. They are also very important for our plant growth and development. Cathy Isom has some ways to attract wildlife to your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. From bees, butterflies, and bugs to birds and toads, wildlife increasingly needs our help in order to thrive. Furthermore, in some cases, to …
If you are wanting to keep you garden natural, and not use harsh chemicals , Cathy Isom has some ideas for easy homemade pesticides that really work. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Instead of buying and using store bought pesticides, you can make your own by using ingredients you can grow or find at home. Or, things you …
