It is rolling into the holiday season, and Cathy Isom takes us there by celebrating one of the main symbols of Halloween. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. It’s the holiday fruit that grabs everyone’s attention this time of year, and every October 26th, Americans celebrate National Pumpkin Day. Scientists believe that pumpkins originated in North America …
Finding and Eating Chicken of the Woods
Cathy Isom has some tips on finding an absolutely beautiful mushroom that’s also good to eat. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. One of the most spectacular wild mushrooms is the Chicken of the Woods. Usually found from late summer into early fall – nature lovers find this polypore easy to spot because of its impressive …
Celebrating National Bologna Day
Cathy Isom fills us in about a national celebration for a popular deli treat. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Every year on October 24th America celebrates National Bologna Day. This food-related holiday is dedicated to bologna sausage which is quite popular in the U. S. and Canada. Bologna sausage (sometimes also spelled as …
Easy to Grow or Forage Lettuce
In today’s program, Cathy Isom has tips about lettuce, giving us some easy to grow dark, leafy greens. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Dark, leafy greens are likely the best part of any dietary plan. Thanks to the goodness they can provide from a kick of protein to fiber and calcium. Buying a small rubber band’s …
Building Your Own No Dig Garden Bed
In yesterday’s program, Cathy Isom explained the benefits of no-dig garden bed vegetable gardening. Today Cathy gives you some good tips on how to make your own no-dig garden bed. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Now that we know the benefits of having a no dig garden bed, we should definitely consider building one. The easiest and …
Benefits of No-Dig Garden Beds
Cathy Isom gives us the benefits about a popular way to garden without all of the dirty work. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Imagine a garden where you never have to lift a shovel, dig into the ground and turn up the soil. You just create your garden by piling organic matter on top of the …
Seasonal Fruits for Your Health
Cathy Isom has the details about six of the best seasonal fruits good for your hair, skin, and nails. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Even if you’re not looking to add a little extra glow to your complexion, there are some wonderful fall fruits that will give your skin, hair, and nails an extra boost. Persimmons have a …
Healthful Benefits of Aloe Vera
Cathy Isom fills you in about healthful benefits of the perfect plant to have around the house, and why you should grow it. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When it comes to house plants, the Aloe Vera plant is one you definitely want to have around. Especially if you or a loved one gets a burn, cut …
Celebrating National Liqueur Day
Cathy Isom tells us about a holiday not many know about. She is celebrating a sweet beverage that often flavored with fruit, cream, spices, flowers or nuts. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Every year on October 16th America celebrates National Liqueur Day. This particular beverage holiday recognizes the myriad classes and flavors of liqueur which …
Picking the Perfect Halloween Pumpkin
It is that time of year. Time to head to the local pumpkin patch. Cathy Isom has a few tips on how to pick the perfect Halloween pumpkin. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Whether it is for carving, eating or a little of both. Here are some tips on how to choose the perfect jack-o-lantern for your …