Why you need Aloe Vera in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Aloe vera is amongst the easiest medicinal plants to use and grow, which is why it should be featured in everyone’s gardens. Aside from being great for burns, Aloe Vera has many other uses, it’s easy to take care of, and is cheap to …
Demand for Seeds May Affect Gardening Choices
How the demand for seeds may affect your gardening choices. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. During this past year’s pandemic gardening surge, seed buying spiked as much as 300 percent, causing many varieties to sell out early in the season. But no need to panic. That demand shows no signs of slowing down in 2021 for all …
A Magical Night-Growing Plant with a Sweet Fragrance
A magical night-growing plant with a sweet fragrance. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you don’t know about the Moonflower, you’re in for a treat. This fast-growing night-blooming vine will fill the evening with a sweet fragrance. It has heart-shaped leaves and the blooms of this vigorous vine are indeed moon-like, thanks to their pale color. Because …
Different Types of Greens to Be Growing This Spring
Some different types of greens you should be growing this Spring. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. While there are many classic greens, such as lettuce, kale, chard, and spinach, we are accustomed to growing in our gardens, there are others that just haven’t made quite the same splash. They are generally easy to grow and like to get …
Best and Safest Method for Using Greywater in the Garden
How to use greywater in the garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The water that runs down in the kitchen sink or the water that’s leftover after you wash laundry or take a shower is called greywater. And, it’s completely safe to re-use in your garden on NON-food plants, as long as you’re not using bleach or …
Flowers You Can Expect to See Blooming Early This Spring
Some of the earliest flowers you can expect to see blooming in Spring. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Early spring flowers are the surest sign that milder weather is on the way. These bulbs and perennials provide a splash of color before many other plants have started to leaf out after a long winter. Look for Pansies …
New, Nutty Twist to Your Morning Cup of Coffee Created by VA Farmers
A new and nutty twist to your morning cup of coffee. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you haven’t tried Peanut Coffee yet, you may want to change up your regular cup of Joe. Thanks to Peanut Farmers in Virginia, they’ve created a ground peanut coffee that’s ready to brew at home. Peanut Coffee is a naturally …
Wild Edible Plants You Can Transform into a Cooking and Baking Flour
The wild plants you can transform into a popular cooking and baking ingredient. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are many wild edible plants that you can make into flour – the ingredient you use to cook and bake with, that is. However, some of these need to be mixed and matched with other grains in order …
A Number of Ways to Reuse Coffee Grounds Other Than Trash
A number of ways to reuse coffee grounds. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Coffee grounds can be a fantastic and affordable way to help grow your garden. Recycling coffee grounds by adding them to your garden can help enrich the soil with organic matter and minerals. There are other ways to reuse coffee grounds as well. In …
Wildflowers to Consider Planting in Your Garden for Pollinators
What you need to know about planting wildflowers in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The standard definition for “wildflower” is a type of flowering plant that grows without human intervention. Wildflowers such as daisies, poppies, marigolds, and cornflowers (aka bachelor’s buttons) are considered “common.” These flowers have been around for about 49 million years. As …