If you are a DIYer, Cathy Isom has suggestions for the indoor gardening projects you can do when weather prevents you from venturing outside. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. It’s that time of year when the unfavorable weather can surely put a damper on any outdoor gardening projects you might have. So, on the days that you …
Why Forage for Dandelion
If you are one to forage for plants, Cathy Isom fills us in about why dandelions are considered well-meaning plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Over the years, many gardeners have disliked coming across many bunches of dandelions. Because one flower head is known to provide up to 200 plants – with literally no work at …
What is a Cold Frame? Why You Need One
Wintertime is upon us. Cathy Isom lets us know what a cold frame is and why they are so needed in our gardens. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Cold frames are bottomless boxes, with walls made of brick, straw bales, or wood and a clear top. The “bottom” of the cold frame is actually a garden bed. …
Autumn Planting for Fall Vegetables
If you were pondering what vegetables to plant, Cathy Isom is here to help. Cathy lets you know the vegetables to plant now so they’ll be ready when you want them next Fall. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When it comes to our gardens, spring isn’t the only time we should be planting for harvests that we can …
Celebrating National Sandwich Day
Continuing with celebrating our favorite foods this week, today is no exception. Cathy Isom has us honoring one of America’s most popular lunchtime foods. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Friday, November 3rd is National Sandwich Day. Ever wonder where the name originated from this popular lunchtime food? This ultimate convenience food was named after John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich. …
Celebrate National Deviled Egg Day
Cathy Isom fills us in about the egg and celebrating a centuries-old favorite party side dish. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Deviled eggs are a favorite hors-d’oeuvres or side dish for parties, holidays, family reunions and potluck dinners. And every year on November 2nd, deviled eggs are the star of the show as Americans celebrate National Deviled Egg Day. Also …
Celebrating National Vinegar Day
For something that has many uses around the home, Cathy Isom checks out honoring one of the best-known household products that have been around for several millennia. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Every year on November 1st America recognizes one of the best household products around, celebrating National Vinegar Day. Vinegar consists mainly of acetic acid and …
Jack O’ Lanterns Made With Fruit
Everyone carves a pumpkin into a Jack O’ Lantern for Halloween, but, have you thought about carving some fruit. Cathy Isom gives you ideas about some great fruits you can use to make Halloween Jack O’ Lanterns. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sure, nothing screams Halloween more than the biggest, plumpest, perfectly carved pumpkin with a happy, …
Clever Ways for a Sustainable Halloween
Cathy Isom has some spooktacular ideas for some clever ways to have a more Earth-friendly Halloween. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When we think Halloween, some things that come to mind include ghosts, goblins, trick or treaters in scary and cute disposable or plastic costumes, plastic bags, plastic buckets, and ultimately millions of plastic candy …
Natural Pest Control Plants
Cathy Isom has some helpful hints about how you can have a natural and colorful way to keep pesky critters out of your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. You could spend a ton of money on chemicals to kill the predators and pests that can wreak havoc on your plants. But that poison may be harming …