Cathy Isom has a few tips, and what to look for, about the garden bug that can be a help to your crops and also a nuisance. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. We have all heard of “pincher bugs” – but it’s really an Earwig. Earwigs are one of the creatures which live in your garden and …
Grow Healthy Fruits to Match Diet Needs
Most everyone made the New Year’s resolution to follow a good diet and lose weight. Cathy Isom keeps you on track by telling you about some healthy fruits to grow at home to match your diet needs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Healthy eating can sometimes be tricky. Just because it’s a fruit, doesn’t always mean it’s …
High Protein Grain You Can Grow in Your Garden
If you are a person unable to eat rice, and may be on a high protein diet, Cathy Isom lets you know about a popular grain you can grow in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Quinoa is a pseudo-grain that is high in protein that has taken the world by storm. More people are turning …
Herb that Makes Excellent Ground Cover
Cathy Isom has a few tips for you about an easy-to-grow herb that makes an excellent ground cover. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. No herb garden is complete without growing marjoram. It adds flavor and scent to your garden, and is great for many dishes. Butterflies and other helpful insects flock to marjoram, making it a great …
One of the Easiest Fruit Trees to Grow
If you are looking for something to add to your garden, or yard, Cathy Isom is letting you know about one of the easiest fruit trees to harvest and grow. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’re looking for an easy to manage fruit tree that is both beautiful and bountiful, than try your hand at growing …
Grow the Vegetable that Adds Heat to Cooking
If you like a little heat on your food, Cathy Isom fills you in about the vegetable you can grow that will add a little heat to your everyday cooking. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Chili peppers are the fiery cousin of tomatoes, so as you’d expect, they like similar conditions. One or two plants will provide …
How Sunflowers Provide a Helping Hand
Cathy Isom fills you in about how sunflowers provide a helping hand in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Many people grow sunflowers for the simple fact that they are stunning, massive flowers that brighten up the scene. However, sunflowers are beneficial in the garden for many reasons. They are easy growing and can thrive in …
Popular Houseplant with Survival Skills
Cathy Isom has some helpful information about the popular houseplant with remarkable survival skills. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’re looking for a houseplant that’s virtually hard to kill off, then Devil’s Ivy is one of your best bets. These versatile plants aren’t just ideal for people who usually have black thumbs. They’re also great for …
Identify and Get Rid of Pesky Garden Critters
Cathy Isom has a few interesting ways to help you identify and get rid of a pesky garden critter. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Aphids are interesting creatures which can wreak havoc on your garden. They are usually small green bugs with a soft body. Different species of aphids can be a variety of colors such as …
Old Tea Bags Can Help Your Garden
Soil health is real important to maintaining healthy plants. Cathy Isom tells you how old tea bags can help your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Don’t ditch those old tea bags in the trash – save them for your garden. If the bags are synthetic, just empty the contents, and remove any strings and staples. Just …