Some of the best tricks for cleaning your house plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Over time, the leaves of our houseplants can build up with dust and other debris, such as pet dander and spider webs. While we may remember to water our plants, we may not always remember to clean them. For plants with hardy, shiny leaves, …
Proper Lighting for Houseplants Crucial for Livelihood
Proper lighting for your house plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Proper lighting for your house plants is crucial to their livelihood. And, it’s your job to know exactly how much light your plant needs. Understanding the types of light you have in your home will make a big difference to the choice of plants you can place in …
Maintaining Three Main “Food Groups” for Healthy Plants
The best food for your house plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. To keep your plants happy and healthy, you must remember to feed them. And, the right diet can mean the difference between a plant that thrives or a plant that dies. If you have a flourishing indoor garden, you know that plants need three main …
Knowing How to Grow a Real Star in the Kitchen
What you need to know about growing a real star in the kitchen. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Not to be confused with the vegetable, the herb Fennel is best known for its role in Italian cooking, with its unique anise or licorice-like flavoring. Some might even pass over growing herb fennel because they have no idea …
Supercharge Raised Gardening Beds with Keyhole Gardening
Supercharge your raised gardening beds with keyhole gardening. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Keyhole gardening combines the convenience of an elevated growing space and the nutrient boost of a built-in compost bin. While there are plenty of variations, most keyhole gardens are rounded raised beds with a notch cut into the middle (similar to a keyhole, hence the …
Tips for Starting Vegetable and Flower Seeds Indoors
Some tips for starting seeds indoors. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. No matter where you live, there is one outdoor gardening task you can do any time this month: Starting seeds. Every seed will have different, individual germination requirements. If this is your first time starting seeds indoors, it will be helpful if you start with only …
Creating a Garden that Appeals to All of the Senses
Why you should create a garden that appeals to all of the senses. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A sensory garden caters to all of the senses and is a wonderful way to help you relax. Beyond just looking beautiful, it works to create a holistic space for the eyes, ears, nose, skin, and mouth. The first …
Chores Needing to Be Done in the Garden in March
The chores you should be doing in your garden this month. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Here are some of the common regional gardening chores to tackle during the month of March. Spring is well underway in the Southeast and if all danger of frost has passed you should be fertilizing your lawn, roses, and perennials. Warm-season …
Culantro is a Tasty New Option to Grow in Your Garden
A tasty new option to grow in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Most of us growing herbs have heard of Cilantro but do you know about its close relative Culantro? It has an aromatic scent that spreads throughout the air wherever it’s touched. It also has a strong flavor that is perfect as a seasoning …
When Will It Be Safe to Start Planting Plants and Seed Outside
When it’s safe to start planting outside. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When the minutes of daylight starts to increase in winter, so does the yearning to get outside in the garden again. But don’t let a couple of warm days in early spring fool you into setting out your homegrown seedlings or new plant babies from …