Cathy Isom tells us about some environmentally friendly ways to stop buying and using plastic. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Environmentally Friendly Ways to Eliminate Plastic Plastic takes up a lot of space on this Earth. It’s the go-to material for manufacturers of so many products we use everyday. Whether we are buying it for storage or still …
Celebrating National Poinsettia Day
Cathy Isom gives us a bit of history and ways of celebrating the flower of the holiday season. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Poinsettia Day Each year on the 12th day of December, people across the United States recognize National Poinsettia Day. The poinsettia plant’s connection to the Christmas season dates back to 16th-century Mexico. …
How to Grow and Store Cranberries
Cathy Isom has some tips about how to grow and store cranberries. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing and Storing Cranberries Cranberries are a tart, red berry most commonly used in a variety of sauces, pies and juices. They are also a popular addition to salads and are eaten in dried form as a snack. Cranberries have …
Christmas Tree Buying Tips
Continuing with her series on Christmas trees, Cathy Isom has some helpful tips to remember before heading out to buy your Christmas tree. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Christmas Tree Buying Tips Bringing home that perfect Douglas Fir or Noble Christmas Tree and setting it up is a big tradition for many families this season. But before …
Expensive Christmas Trees
Cathy Isom checks out why that Christmas Tree is a lot more expensive this year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Expensive Christmas Trees If you haven’t made it out to pick out your Christmas tree yet, you’ll be in for a bit of a shock. Sticker shock, that is. Prices for a fresh cut tree this year …
Greenhouse Veggies to Grow in Winter
Cathy Isom has some tips about the best veggies to grow in the greenhouse during the colder winter months. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Greenhouse Veggies to Grow in Winter Some of your favorite vegetables can be grown during the colder winter months, especially if your greenhouse is setup to allow thermal mass heating. Summertime annuals will …
Thermal Wall for Garden Plants
Winter gardening can be difficult. But, Cathy Isom fills you in on how to keep growing your hearty garden vegetables outdoors even in the winter months. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Thermal Wall for Garden Plants As colder temperatures set in and winter makes its bitter cold appearance, who says you can’t grow all of those great …
Make Your Own Cleaning Products
Cathy Isom give you the ins and outs about how to make your very own all-natural cleaning ingredients. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Make Your Own Cleaning Products Making your own cleaning products is easier than you think. Now that you know what you need, here are some ideas for doing it yourself. For cleaning upholstery and …
Natural Household Cleaning Ingredients
Cathy Isom has the five all natural ingredients you can use for any household cleaning project. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Natural Household Cleaning Ingredients Who doesn’t want to help save the environment and while doing so, saving a few bucks. When it comes to cleaning, especially inside our homes or shops, making all-natural cleaning products is …
Houseplants for Air Quality
Cathy Isom tells you about the best houseplants to improve the air quality inside your home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Houseplants for Air Quality Beautiful green and crisp houseplants are known to elevate mood, enhance creativity, promote wellness and according to researchers at NASA, Associated Contractors of America and the American Society for Horticulture Science, certain …