Growing Bay in Your Garden

Cathy Isom has some reasons why you should be growing your own Bay. She also gives you a few tips on growing bay. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Of all the herbs in the world, bay should be in every garden. Not just because it’s delicious, but also because the plants make a lovely addition to the …

Tips for Growing Raspberries

Cathy Isom has a some helpful tips for growing raspberries in your own backyard.  That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Raspberries are hardy, cold tolerant, and easy to grow with a few issues.  They’re also packed with vitamin A, B6, C, E, and K, as well as copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, and potassium.  There are several different varieties of …

Consider Growing Leeks in Your Garden

Cathy Isom fills you in on why you should consider growing Leeks in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Leeks are a member of Allium genus and belong in every garden as a mellower, sweeter alternative to its cousin the onion. Leeks are great to use as a substitute for onions in dishes if you have …

How to Plant and Care for Beans

Cathy Isom continues her series on beans by giving you tips on how to plant and care for beans in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. It’s recommended to direct-sow beans since beans don’t enjoy being transplanted.  Plant with the eye of the bean facing down at a depth of 2-inches. Before planting, soak the bean …

Growing Beans in Your Garden

In planning what vegetables to grow, Cathy Isom has some great reasons for growing beans in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’ve ever wondered about growing your very own beans at home, one plant can produce ample harvest.  The plants are sturdy and low-maintenance. And bean plants are an excellent companion for many other …

How to Harvest and Use Lavender

In this series, Cathy Isom has taken you through planting, growing, and caring for Lavender. In today’s program she fills you in on how to harvest Lavender.  That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Harvest your Lavender when approximately one-half to one-third of the flower buds are open if you are using lavender for oil. Cut low on the …

How to Care for Your Lavender Plants

Cathy Isom continues her series on growing Lavender by giving you a few tips about how to care for your Lavender plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Lavender isn’t the easiest plant to grow but it can be done. Water once a week until plants are established. Lavender is drought tolerant and does not like wet feet, …

Growing Lavender for a Bountiful Harvest

Cathy Isom gives you a few of the tricks to growing Lavender for a bountiful harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are a few key elements to successfully growing lavender. It wants lots of heat and sun, not too much water, tons of space to spread out, and lean soil. Lavender is divided into five main …

Plant, Grow, and Harvest Lavender

Cathy Isom has a few interesting tips about why you should plant, grow & harvest Lavender. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Aside from being a beautiful edition to your garden, there are so many reasons to love this gorgeous purple sweet smelling flower. You can cook with it, use it for medicinal purposes, decorate the dining table, …