The best way to keep the water flowing in your garden throughout the seasons. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Keeping plants hydrated is the best way to keep them happy and thriving all year round. Plants get especially thirsty on hot and dry days. And, if they’re wilted it’s a sign they are stressed. The time of …
Keeping a Cute, Tiny Critter from Invading Your Garden
How to get rid of a cute and tiny critter from invading your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Chipmunks are cute but they can do some serious destruction to your garden. While they’re mostly in foraging on the ground, they aren’t afraid to sneak some of the seedlings and grains from your garden and love to …
What to Plant in Your Garden in the Month of August
What to plant in your garden in the month of August. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. August is still one of the hottest months of summer. And the gardens you planted in early spring are probably stressed from the heat and are in need of some help to keep blooming until the killing of frost. But, there …
Stopping Bears from Making a Picnic Out of Your Garden
How to help stop bears from making a picnic out of your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Living and farming in bear country can be a challenge. Planning and using safe human deterrents is key. Bears are more frequently visiting gardens these days and they’re most attracted to fruits, nuts, veggies, and berry bushes. While …
Some Ways to Get Rid of Pesky Fruit Flies
Some ways to get rid of pesky fruit flies in and around your home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Even though fruit flies may do little harm to you, they do threaten the hygiene of your kitchen and the food in it. But with a few simple ingredients, you can easily keep a lid on them. Apple …
Steps to Take to Ripen Green Tomatoes
How to ripen green tomatoes. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Not all green tomatoes will ripen off the vine, but there are some steps you can take, to increase the chances that they will. Most tomatoes need temperatures above 60 degrees Fahrenheit to finish ripening. But once the days begin to shorten and remain cool, you are …
Pruning Roses Can Be Intimidating
The pruning principles of roses. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pruning roses can be a bit intimidating for beginning gardens. That is until they’ve learned the ins and outs and why it’s so important to make the cut. The main reasons, for improving health, appearance, and so roses won’t grow out of control. Some of the pruning …
Important Tools You Will Need for Pruning Your Roses
Some important tools you will need when it’s time to prune your roses. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Roses seem to have a reputation of being difficult. But, if you feed them and prune them as needed, that’s half the battle. Pruning is vital to the plant’s health and overall longevity and should be done before plant …
Fall Veggies You Should Plant in Your Garden Right Now
The fall veggies you should plant in your garden right now. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Right now is the right time to plant these fall garden favorites: potatoes, if you can find them, or if you saved seed potatoes, Cabbage, Broccoli, and cauliflower. All can be started from seed right now. These crops are generally transplanted …
How to Grow Zucchini in Containers Successfully
How to succeed in growing Zucchini in containers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Zucchini is not commonly grown in pots or containers, but it can be done successfully. Keeping it contained allows you to move it around to catch the sun and maintain good air flow through the plant. And when you’re short on space, container growing …