How to Get Rid of a Gnat Problem

Taylor Hillman This Land of Ours

Gnats may be invading your home for several reasons:  food spills, over-watered grass, pipes leaking under the sink, garbage cans, or windows or vents with condensation. And once you have a single gnat, it can be hard to get rid of them because they breed so infrequently.  But there is a simple solution and one without chemicals. Create a trap …

Tips for Growing Warmer Container Vegetables

Dan This Land of Ours, Vegetables

Cathy Isom has some planting and growing tips for warmer container vegetables.  That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Container gardening gives you flexibility in warm climates because it allows you to move tender heat-loving vegetables like peppers, cucumbers, and tomatoes indoors during frosty nights, as well as move heat-averse veggies like salad greens to a shadier spot when …

Top Free-Ranging Birds to Add to Your Flock

Dan Poultry, This Land of Ours

Continuing her series on raising chickens, Cathy Isom, today, gives you the top 5 free-ranging birds you should add to your flock.  That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.  There are several things to take into account when deciding on a breed for free-range chickens.  Such as good visibility, strong foraging instinct, awareness of predators, and coloration to blend …