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Dealing with a Dreaded Weed Harmful to Pets and Livestock

Dan Cattle, Livestock, This Land of Ours

How to deal with a dreaded weed that is harmful to your pets.  That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Goat head weed is sometimes referred to as puncturevine, cat’s head, or devil’s thorn. It’s an annual broadleaf that readily reseeds itself. Not only is it difficult to eradicate, but it can also poison livestock and pets. It thrives …

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Broccoli Plant Problems that Could Threaten Your Harvest

Dan Pest/Pest Control, Specialty Crops, This Land of Ours, Vegetables

The broccoli plant problems that could threaten your harvest.  That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are two primary types of problems you may encounter when growing your own vegetables: pest problems and health issues. And, Broccoli is no exception. Pests seem to love this member of the brassica family.  Especially slugs, cabbage flies, and aphids. When seedlings …

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Common Scallion Plant Problems to Watch Out For

Dan Pest/Pest Control, Specialty Crops, This Land of Ours, Vegetables

Some common Scallion Plant problems to watch out for.  That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Scallions – also known as green or spring onions – are tasty, immensely versatile, and easy to grow. They fend off a number of different garden pests and are invaluable companion plants. Still, scallions are no stranger to problems. For example: Wilting leaves …

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Species to Consider Tapping for a More Unique Spin on an Old Classic

Dan Forestry, Specialty Crops, Sugar, This Land of Ours

The many trees you can tap for syrup to sweeten your favorite breakfast treats.  That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Although you definitely won’t get the traditional maple syrup taste from these trees, there are at least 15 other species you can consider tapping for a more unique spin on the old classic. The sugar maple is the …

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Common Pests that Pose a Threat to Your Strawberry Crop

Dan Fruits, Pest/Pest Control, Specialty Crops, This Land of Ours, Vegetables

Some common pests that pose a threat to your Strawberry crop.  That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Strawberry plants are one of the easiest fruit plants to add to your garden, but that doesn’t mean you won’t encounter common strawberry pests and diseases. The pests that love to feast on your berries are aphids, army worms, Japanese Beetles, …