Flowers that Shouldn’t be Planted Near a Vegetable Garden

Dan Nursery Crops, This Land of Ours, Vegetables

The flowers you shouldn’t plant near your vegetable garden.  That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Whether you’re planting flower companion plants or trap crops, there are some plants that simply should not be mixed. Certain flower bulbs, such as those that resemble garlic or onions, could be mistaken for the plants you can eat. Oleander and Foxglove, while …

Grow Edible, Culinary, and Medicinal Herbs in a Windowsill Garden

Dan Nursery Crops, This Land of Ours, Vegetables

How to start a windowsill garden.  That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. With an indoor windowsill garden, you can grow all kinds of edible, culinary, and medicinal species. All that’s required to grow most veggies and herbs is at least six hours of sunlight to thrive. A south-facing window is preferable. Aim for an area that isn’t going …

Best Growing Kits for Exotic Mushrooms

Dan Specialty Crops, This Land of Ours

Some of the best growing kits for exotic mushrooms. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Reishi mushrooms are historically used in Japanese and Chinese traditional medicine,  consumed as a tea or a nutritional supplement.  The Reishi Mushroom Growing Kit by Gallboys is easy to use and the instructions show you all of the techniques needed.  If you’re wanting …

Ways to Use Cinnamon in the Garden

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Some ways to use cinnamon in the garden.  That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Cinnamon is commonly used for baking. But it also has benefits for the garden. It’s is an easy to find spice that you can pick up at just about any grocery store or convenience store. Although it’s not the cheapest spice, it’s not the …

Unique Tasty Veggie Called the Common Ice Plant

Dan Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, This Land of Ours

A unique and tasty veggie called the Common Ice Plant.  That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Common ice plant is one of those veggies that chefs love because it makes a unique addition to the restaurant menu. But it may be completely unknown to the average gardener. The leaves and stems have a fresh, salty flavor that brings …

Different Varieties of Pomegranates to Grow

Dan Fruits, Specialty Crops, This Land of Ours

The many different varieties of Pomegranates you can grow or find at your local grocer. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. With a taste of tartness combined with a sweet undertone, pomegranate reminds me of cherries or cranberries. ‘Sweet’ is a favorite variety because it’s sweet, as the name suggests. The skin is pink or light red, preceded …