The holiday season is upon us. Cathy Isom has some tips about how to grow a sweet, nutty treat that’s a holiday favorite. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Chestnuts have a deep, complex flavor, especially if left in the fridge for a couple of days. They taste something like a nutty sweet potato, and the meaty interior …
Nourishing Winter Plants for Birds
Cathy Isom has a few tips and lets you know about some of the best and most nourishing winter plants for birds. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The long, cold winter months can be especially difficult for garden birds. Since they have to to forage in freezing temperatures for food, birds require lots of high-fat, rich food …
Attracting Wildlife to Your Garden
Pollinators come in all shapes and sizes. They are also very important for our plant growth and development. Cathy Isom has some ways to attract wildlife to your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. From bees, butterflies, and bugs to birds and toads, wildlife increasingly needs our help in order to thrive. Furthermore, in some cases, to …
Homemade Pesticides That Work
If you are wanting to keep you garden natural, and not use harsh chemicals , Cathy Isom has some ideas for easy homemade pesticides that really work. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Instead of buying and using store bought pesticides, you can make your own by using ingredients you can grow or find at home. Or, things you …
Managing Chicken Bullying in Your Flock
A few weeks ago, Cathy Isom did a series on chickens. Cathy adds to that today by letting you know how to manage chicken bullying in your flock. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Raising chickens is a lot like raising children. It’s not enough to simply remember to feed them and provide them with plenty of water …
Why Sun-Dry Fruits and Vegetables
Cathy Isom not only lets you know what is best, but most important, why you should consider sun-drying fruits and veggies. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Drying fruits, vegetables, and herbs is a process that has been around for a long time. In fact, it’s one of the earliest known methods of food preservation. Sun-drying, or solar …
Is Hass Avocado the New Green Gold?
Cathy Isom tells us why the Hass Avocado is considered the new green gold. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Hass avocado is the most commercially popular avocado worldwide. It is also the most nutritive among fruits and is regarded as the most important contribution of the New World to human diet, according to Food and Agriculture Organization. …
Best Foods to Can for an Emergency
There are a lot of thing to know about canning food. Cathy Isom reviews some of the best foods to can for an emergency. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. It’s smart to keep around canned foods for making quick dinners and stocking up your pantry. But you should also consider keeping around some of the best foods …
Why Fall is the Best Time to Plant Trees
We all know the importance trees play to our planet. Cathy Isom lets us know why now is the time to get out and plant some trees. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Though it seems counter-intuitive to plant a young tree just before the seemingly harshest season, the reality is that winter is not the harshest season …
Best Fall Vegetables to Use This Season
Cathy Isom fills your plate today with some of the best fall vegetables you should be using this season. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are plenty of Fall veggies that deserve some attention in the kitchen and on our dinner plates this time of year. Some are sweet, some are earthy. Some are soft and silky, …