Everyone wants a good crop from their garden. Cathy Isom has some tips on gardening chores to be done in the winter months. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Winter Gardening Chores for Future Bounty The weather may not be giving many areas a break in these colder months, that doesn’t mean the gardening chores stop. There are …
Invasive and Nuisance Shrubs
Cathy Isom continues her series on invasive plants letting you know about the shrubs that can be invasive and a nuisance in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Invasive and Nuisance Shrubs Japanese Barberry is a beautiful thorny shrub with red berries and leaves. This aggressive plant tolerates shade and drought. It requires little maintenance and …
Invasive Trees to Avoid Planting
Over this series, Cathy Isom has spoke about plants that are pretty, those that are edible, as well as those that are invasive. Today, in This Land of Ours, she discusses invasive trees to avoid planting. Invasive Trees to Avoid Planting A European maple tree, which looks like other maple trees, is very attractive and handles stress well. The problem …
Edible Plants that Become Invasive
Continuing her series on invasive plants, Cathy Isom lets you know about a few edible plants that can also turn into invasive plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Edible Plants that Become Invasive There are so many great edible plants to have in your garden. But if you don’t stay on top of them, they’re likely to …
Not So Native Vines to Be Aware Of
In the third installment of her invasive plant series, Cathy Isom fills you in about some not so native vines to be aware of when planning out your perfect garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Not So Native Vines to Be Aware Of It may be love at first sight at the nursery but these vines are probably …
Evergreen Vine to Avoid Planting
Cathy Isom continues her series on invasive plants by letting you know about the fast growing evergreen vine that you’ll want to avoid planting at all costs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Evergreen Vine to Avoid Planting Now that we know that there are some aggressive and invasive plants that we don’t want in our garden, or …
Pretty Now, Pests Later-Invasive Plants
Cathy Isom gets you into your garden by telling you what you should know about plants that may look pretty now, but could turn into be pests later. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pretty Now, Pest Later-Invasive Plants A little bit of buyer beware when shopping around for new garden plants to fill space or to feed …
Egg Laying Chickens with Personalities
Cathy Isom has, over the past week, discussed several different types of chickens for your backyard flock. Today, Cathy tells you about the chickens known for having sweet personalities paired with exceptional egg laying capabilities. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Egg Laying Chickens with Personalities The Plymouth Rock chicken is an exceptionally friendly bird that will make …
Cost of Raising Backyard Chickens
Cathy Isom has covered the restrictions, zoning, and several different types of chickens for your backyard flock. Today, Cathy gets down to business of money by letting you know about how much it will cost you to raise backyard chickens. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Cost of Raising Backyard Chickens Dreams of having your farm fresh eggs …
Zoned for Backyard Chickens
In yesterday’s program, Cathy Isom discussed some common restrictions for having a backyard flock. Today, she continues by letting you know how to find out if your zoned for backyard chickens. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Zoned for Backyard Chickens You”ll need to dig a little deeper in your local zoning laws to see whether you can …