Cathy Isom reviews some reasons why the leaves on your plants are turning yellow. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. In most cases a plant’s leaves are supposed to be green, with the obvious exceptions, of course. Yellowing leaves can be caused by a number of factors, and typically signal that your plant is in some kind of …
Plant a Fruit Tree-Reduce Stress and Store Trips
Times, they are changing. Cathy Isom has what you can plant to reduce stress and the number of trips to the store. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. While so much of the world is on pause right now, some small businesses are still up and running as best as they can. Among them are local plant nurseries. …
Almost Impossible to Kill Houseplants
Cathy Isom fills you in about just a few houseplants that are almost impossible to kill. That’s coming up on This Land of ours. Even if you don’t have the best track record for keeping plants alive there are a number of houseplants that are almost impossible to kill. The Crassula Ovata, commonly referred to as the Jade plant or …
How to Safely Wash Your Fruits and Vegetables
With everyone concerned over the transmission of viruses, clean produce is surely a concern. Cathy Isom has a few tips about how to safely wash fruits and vegetables. That’s coming up on This Land of ours. Fruits and vegetables bring us fresh flavors, vivid colors, and needed nutrients. The last thing we want to worry about is illness and pesticides, …
Raising Chickens and Ducks Together
Cathy Isom has several things for you to consider if you have the idea of raising chickens and ducks together. That’s coming up on This Land of ours. If you’ve ever thought about starting your homestead with baby chicks and ducks at the same time, one question might come to mind… Will these adorable little ducks integrate with your chicken …
Perennials that Will Have a Big Impact on Your Garden
With gardening time upon us, Cathy Isom fills us in about some perennials that will have a big impact on your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of ours. Extra-tall perennials can quickly create a living privacy screen, hide an ugly fence, or add a beautiful backdrop for smaller plants to have a moment. These species all can grow …
How to Treat a Plant Infected with Rust
In this, the third installment on plant rust, Cathy Isom gives us solutions on how to treat a plant infected with rust. That’s coming up on This Land of ours. If your plant is infected with rust, your first action should be to remove diseased plant material. Pick off affected leaves and throw them in the trash. Don’t compost them, …
Discovery of Plant Rust in Your Garden
Cathy Isom explains to you what you can expect, and what some of the causes are, with the discovery of plant rust in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Rust is an unattractive fungal disease that can stunt growth and reduce the healthfulness of your plants, but it rarely kills crops outright. However, if you leave …
Cool Season Containers to Get an Early Start on Spring
Cathy Isom fills you in about some cool season containers to get an early start on Spring. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Why not get an early start on Spring and fill your patio with plenty of fragrance and vibrant color. Try planting in groups. One well-planted container looks great on its own, but a grouping can …
How to Make Do-It-Yourself Starter Seed Pots
Cathy Isom has some excellent instructions for you about how to make do-it-yourself starter seed pots with things you already have. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you have old newspapers, junk mail, and other waste paper hanging around and taking up space in your home, then you have the makings for eco-friendly containers you can use …