Cathy Isom has some pointers, as well as a list of some foods you should can in the Spring. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The best way to prevent your plentiful harvest from going to waste is to can it! Even in the Spring there are many items that can be canned. Beets Chutney Garlic Pearl Onions …
Spring Garden Preparation in March
Cathy Isom has planting tips and reviews a couple of things you can do in March to get ready for your Spring garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. While it may be too early to prune the roses, uncover the perennials or plant the tomatoes, there are still some things we can do now to fulfill the …
Biggest Vegetable Gardening Mistakes
It is time to get the garden ready. Cathy Isom reviews some of the biggest mistakes in gardening and how to avoid them. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing great vegetables takes experience. And mistakes are bound to happen along the way. Plants are unpredictable and can also be uncooperative. Here are some of the most common …
Common Mistakes for Growing Tomatoes in Containers
Continuing her series, Cathy Isom reviews some common mistakes for growing tomatoes in containers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing tomatoes in containers can be incredibly rewarding or flat-out disastrous. However, there are some common mistakes that, if they can be avoided, will vastly increase your chances of successfully growing tomatoes in containers. Such as the size …
Tips for Growing Tomatoes in Containers
Cathy Isom has some informative information about the different types, as well as some tips for growing tomatoes in containers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing tomatoes in a container is possible even if you have never done a garden before. Tomatoes can grow anywhere as long as there is a suitable growing condition for it. Growing …
Native Plant Best Used for Ground Cover or Border
Cathy Isom has information today about a native plant that works best for ground cover or a border. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Yarrow is a hardy perennial plant with flower heads made of dozens of tiny, tightly-packed clusters of blossom. It comes in many colors, such as pink, red, yellow – really, any shade possible. It’s …
Plants that Work Best for Drying Flowers
If you want to add natural beauty in your home from your garden, Cathy Isom gives you the best methods for drying flowers and which plants work best. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Drying flowers is a great way to preserve the beauty of fresh-cut flowers and add a touch of color to your home year-round. Dried …
Growing the Marshmallow Plant in Your Garden
Cathy Isom not only fills you in on how, but most importantly, why you should consider growing the Marshmallow plant in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Marshmallow plant doesn’t grow those sweet treats we enjoy in hot cocoa or in S’mores, but it does bloom some beautiful showy white flowers throughout the summer. The …
Medicinal Herbs for a Healthy Chicken Flock
Keeping our chickens healthy is important. Today, Cathy Isom has a list of the medicinal herbs for a healthy chicken flock. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing medicinal herbs in your garden beds or around your coop for your chickens is not only helpful for humans, but they can keep your chicken coop parasite-free while improving the …
Growing Edible Roses is a Time-Honored Tradition
Cathy Isom gives you a bit of information about growing edible roses. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Imagine you head out to your rose garden to snip off a few stems – not for your sweetheart, but for your dinner plate. It may sound strange, but growing edible roses is a time-honored tradition. Roses aren’t just a …