Citrus Grove Protection Involves Looking Out for Pests

Dan Citrus, Pest/Pest Control, This Land of Ours

The pests to watch out for to protect your citrus grove. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.  Living in subtropical or tropical regions gives you the advantage of growing citrus fruits. But there is a downside – plenty of pests and diseases. And, some of these problems can make growing citrus trees troublesome, if not impossible. Aphids are one …

Mushroom Lasagna Grows Great Gourmet Mushrooms

Dan Specialty Crops, This Land of Ours

How to grow your very own gourmet mushrooms. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. You can produce an abundance of gourmet mushrooms in your very own garden. All you need to do is build a Mushroom Lasagna – using hardwood mulch, some old cardboard boxes, some mushrooms spawn (such as oyster mushroom and wine cap mushrooms) and some …

Problems to Watch for When Growing Horseradish

Dan Herbs, Specialty Crops, This Land of Ours, Vegetables

Some problems to watch for when growing your own horseradish. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.  Growing horseradish at home often becomes much tastier options for the pests that might eat our horseradish leaves. Cabbage, turnip, radish, mustard, and other members of the brassica family are all preferred options for potential horseradish pests. Though Imported Cabbage Moth Larvae …

Starting Your Own Highly Productive Horseradish Crop

Dan Herbs, Specialty Crops, This Land of Ours, Vegetables

How to start your own horseradish crop. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Horseradish root is exceptionally easy to grow, highly productive, and has a lot of other uses – including making homemade wasabi and the key ingredient in cocktail sauce. It’s also great for clearing sinuses. Horseradish is one of the best all-around companion plants to ward …

Type of Melons Known for Their Sweet, Enticing Flavor

Dan Fruits, Specialty Crops, This Land of Ours

The type of melons known for their sweet, enticing flavor and scent. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are two types of muskmelons that you can try growing. Eastern muskmelons have deep ribs on the skin. The western varieties have smooth-skins. Muskmelons don’t tolerate cold yet have a long growing season. It’s important to look at the …

Helpful Tips to Improve Your Chili Pepper Harvest

Dan Field Crops, Specialty Crops, This Land of Ours, Vegetables

What you need to know to help improve your chili pepper harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.  Chilis bring the heat to your culinary dishes, and they’re a fantastic option for new gardeners. These plants tend to produce well even if you don’t pay much attention to them. Here’s what you can do for them to give you …