Our Fall gardening is winding down and it is time to transition over to Winter gardening. Cathy Isom gives us the Do’s and Don’ts when it comes to Fall gardening. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Fall Garden Transition Do’s and Don’ts When it comes to gardening in the late fall, it’s important to have a do’s list… …
The Right Mulch Choice for Your Plants
Cathy Isom explains how to choose the right mulch for your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Right Mulch Choice for Your Plants Which mulch does the best work for your garden and landscaping? With trees and shrubs, having a long-wearing mulch – such as bark or wood chips – is probably the best way to …
Celebrating Spinach Lovers Month
Cathy Isom has us celebrating the power of a green, leafy vegetable that goes great in salads, sandwiches and many other dishes. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating Spinach Lovers Month October is Spinach Lovers Month, so why not give this nutritionally packed leafy green, which is also one of the world’s top 10 Superfoods, some extra …
Celebrating National Nut Day
Everybody goes nuts over nuts. Cathy Isom is celebrating a nutritious snack that’s can eaten raw, cooked, or roasted. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Nut Day National Nut Day is observed annually on October 22, a food holiday that celebrates a healthy and nutritious snack.  Nuts are a highly prized food and energy source and …
Planting and Harvesting Bamboo for Different Uses
In the first part of her series, Cathy Isom told us about the bamboo plant, with some of its uses. Today Cathy fills us in about how to plant Bamboo and when to harvest it. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Planting and Harvesting Bamboo for Different Uses Bamboo is renowned for growing plentifully and quickly, but it …
A Beautiful Plant You Can Grow at Home
In the first of her series, Cathy Isom tells you about the beautiful plant, with a lot of uses, that you can grow at home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A Beautiful Plant You Can Grow at Home Bamboo has so many uses: as part of our stir-fries; as material for cutting boards; or for flooring, toothbrushes or …
Drawbacks of Planting Fast-Growing Trees
In yesterday’s program, Cathy Isom gave us the advantages of fast-growing trees being planted. Today, Cathy discusses the drawbacks of planting fast-growing trees. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Drawbacks of Planting Fast-Growing Trees While there are many advantages of planting fast-growing trees, there are also some disadvantages. That’s why it’s important to do your homework when considering …
Benefits of Fall Planting of Fast-Growing Trees
Cathy Isom gives us some of the benefits of planting fast-growing trees in the Fall. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Benefits of Fall Planting of Fast-Growing Trees If you are looking for all the benefits of having big, beautiful trees in your yard, but don’t want to wait decades to reap those benefits, there are dozens of …
Celebrating National Cheese Curd Day
If you are searching for something a little different, Cathy Isom has us celebrating the comfort food with a reputation for being squeaky. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Cheese Curd Day Cheese curds are a delicious comfort food loved by kids and adults. They are unique, funky, snackable little pieces of yellow or white Wisconsin cheddar …
Best Veggies to Grow Indoors
With winter right around the corner, you don’t want a little snowfall or cold weather to slow down your growing your own vegetables. Cathy Isom tells you about some of the best veggies to grow indoors. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Best Veggies to Grow Indoors Some your favorite foods don’t necessarily need to come from an …