In this part of her series on raising bees, Cathy Isom lets you know about how bees defend themselves. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Honeybees tend to take excellent care of themselves, however, unlike most animals we care for, we have very little control over what happens when a busy bee leaves its hive in pursuit of …
Predators That Prey on Bees and Your Harvest
Cathy Isom continues her series on bees with information on a few of the common bee predators and how to protect your harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are a few bee predators that you need to be aware of, some you can fend off, and others you should just know about. For example: Bears. Probably …
You Can Help Bring Back the Bee Population
Without our pollinators, there would be no food. Cathy Isom continues her series on bees by telling us what we can do to help bring back the bee population. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Bees are the winged wonders that are really important to us but unfortunately are a dwindling population. Bees occur on every continent except …
How to Sell Your Honey and Beeswax Harvest
In this, the third segment of her series on bees, Cathy Isom fills you in on how to sell your honey and beeswax harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. What do you do when you have a surplus amount of honey and beeswax? You find someone who wants to pay you for it, of course! If you …
Best Flowers to Grow for a Bee Garden
In her previous program Cathy Isom let you know about raising your own Queen Bee. She continues her series today filling you in about the best and most beautiful flowers for a bee garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A garden full of bright, seasonal flowers can nourish your local bees through every season. Consider planting these …
How to Raise Your Own Queen Bees
If you are a serious gardener, you should also consider having your own bee hives for pollination. Cathy Isom has some great information about how to raise your own queen bees. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. It can be easy to purchase your queen bees online, or from local breeders, but there are also some valid reasons …
Growing Your Own Brussel Sprouts
Along with telling you about the different varieties, Cathy Isom lets you know how to start growing your own Brussel Sprouts at home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Brussels sprouts are great-tasting winter vegetables. While green sprouts are a common sight, you can also grow red or purple varieties if you want to add extra color to …
Knowing How to Germinate Seeds for Your Garden
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 …