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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “This Land of Ours”
Why you should create a garden that appeals to all of the senses. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A sensory garden caters to all of the senses and is a wonderful way to help you relax. Beyond just looking beautiful, it works to create a holistic space for the eyes, ears, nose, skin, and mouth. The first …
The chores you should be doing in your garden this month. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Here are some of the common regional gardening chores to tackle during the month of March. Spring is well underway in the Southeast and if all danger of frost has passed you should be fertilizing your lawn, roses, and perennials. Warm-season …
A tasty new option to grow in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Most of us growing herbs have heard of Cilantro but do you know about its close relative Culantro? It has an aromatic scent that spreads throughout the air wherever it’s touched. It also has a strong flavor that is perfect as a seasoning …
When it’s safe to start planting outside. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When the minutes of daylight starts to increase in winter, so does the yearning to get outside in the garden again. But don’t let a couple of warm days in early spring fool you into setting out your homegrown seedlings or new plant babies from …
Edible plants you can grow in a bog or marshy soil. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When you have a sunken, wet area on your property. Plant edible bog plants instead of those that prefer drier soils. Try to plant species indigenous to your area whenever possible. One of the most popular edible bog plants is cranberries. It’s …
The perfect gift for Easter that will keep on giving. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Instead of filling Easter baskets with candy this year, take some eggshells and start flower and herb seedlings to give as gifts along with these funny gifts you can buy online. If you start them right now, they will be ready in …
A bulb you can plant for a spectacular spring show. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Gardeners have loved tulips for decades for their colorful petals, easy-care, and huge variety. Name the color of the rainbow, and you can find a matching tulip. With so many thousands of varieties to choose from it takes a true stunner to …
Why you need Aloe Vera in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Aloe vera is amongst the easiest medicinal plants to use and grow, which is why it should be featured in everyone’s gardens. Aside from being great for burns, Aloe Vera has many other uses, it’s easy to take care of, and is cheap to …
How the demand for seeds may affect your gardening choices. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. During this past year’s pandemic gardening surge, seed buying spiked as much as 300 percent, causing many varieties to sell out early in the season. But no need to panic. That demand shows no signs of slowing down in 2021 for all …
A magical night-growing plant with a sweet fragrance. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you don’t know about the Moonflower, you’re in for a treat. This fast-growing night-blooming vine will fill the evening with a sweet fragrance. It has heart-shaped leaves and the blooms of this vigorous vine are indeed moon-like, thanks to their pale color. Because …
