Everyone has wondered about the best methods to starting seed growing. Cathy Isom has researched how to germinate seeds. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Knowing how to germinate seeds is one of the most useful gardening skills, but can also be one of the hardest to master. One problem is that many gardeners don’t realize that not …
What You Can Do to Revive Tired Old Plants
Cathy Isom lets you know why, as well as how, to revive tired old plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. What can you do when your plants have endured too much rain, too much sun, and then another bout of rain? Gardening experts say it’s best to prune your plants to prevent them from slouching and leaning …
Spider Repelling Plants for the Home
Cathy Isom has a bit of information about the plants that repel spiders in and outside of the home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. While spiders might be necessary for the environment, that doesn’t mean we have to like them or want them around us. Instead of using chemicals to keep spiders out of your home, try …
Making Your Own Fermented Pickles
Cathy’ Isom gives you a few great tips about how to make easy fermented pickles. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Making your own fermented pickles is easy. All you have to do is harvest your pickles, wash them, and drop them in a saltwater solution, and cover them. After that, nature does its thing and your pickles …
Easy Way to Rid Your Plants of Spider Mites
Cathy Isom has the second part of her series on spider mites by giving you the easiest way to rid your plants of spider mites. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. In the event of a heavy infestation on a small plant, you might be better off discarding the plant altogether. That said, you might be able to …
Keeping Your Plants Safe from Spider Mites
Cathy Isom gives you some important tips about how to keep your plants safe from spider mites. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Spider mites may be small pests, but they’re insidious. Once they infest your houseplants, they can quickly take over within a week. These tiny pests can be challenging to spot with the naked eye. The …
Reasons You Will Want to Start an Herb Garden
Cathy Isom gives you some great uses for herbs and while you’ll want to start an herb garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Some of the reasons to grow your very own herb garden include all of the amazing ways you can use them in your kitchen in your favorite recipes or for medicinal uses. But there …
Easy to Grow Exotic and Flavorful Cabbage
Cathy Isom tells you about the different varieties of an easy to grow exotic and flavorful cabbage. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Chinese cabbage—also called Napa cabbage—offers a sweeter flavor than traditional cabbage varieties. And, this Asian variety is just as easy to grow in a home garden: it’s just more exotic and flavorful. Napa cabbage plants …
Build Compost Without a Compost Bin
Brian German sits in for Cathy Isom today. Brian bring us some valuable information about how to build compost without a compost bin. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Compost bins can be a bit scary or intimidating to some people. Regardless of how much we’ve come to accept that we need to be composting our kitchen scraps, …
Showier Turkey Variety Perfect for the Homestead
Cathy Isom finishes out the week on raising turkeys for meat or profit by giving you a bit of information about an older and showier turkey variety that’s perfect for the homestead. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Narragansett Turkeys are a beautiful meat producer that would make a good pick for a sustainable homesteader. Such a lovely …