Common plant pathogens and how to treat them naturally. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Rust blight is easy to identify because of the hue that gives it its name. Basically, it causes rust-colored pustules on the plants it infects. It also thrives in wet weather but prefers cool temperatures rather than hot. You’ll recognize it by the …
How to Treat Common Plant Pathogens Naturally
Common plant pathogens and how to treat them naturally. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Fungi, bacteria, viruses, and nematodes will undoubtedly show up in your garden eventually. Fortunately, there are ways to identify them and treat them with natural means. We will cover this in the next week of programs. Potato Blight was caused by one of …
Enjoying Your Garden during the Winter Months
How to enjoy your garden during the winter months. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you can’t get outside and enjoy the garden. By now you may be feeling a little cabin fever. During the winter when many flowers are no longer blooming, and branches of trees are bare, there are …
What to Plant Together while Planning the Spring Garden
Some ideas to get a jump start on planning your Spring Garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’re thinking about what plants will go together for your spring garden, think about color, season of bloom, and shape, but also care needs when you’re planting. Get an early start on spring with a generous helping of bulbs …
Raising Your Own Cleansing Soapnut Trees
How to raise your own cleansing soapberries. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’re looking for an eco-friendly soap that you can use for many applications in your home, soapnuts are an awesome option you can grow yourself. The shell, or the outer layer of the drupe, contains saponin. This creates a soaping effect when the shell …
Florida Receives Funds for Agriculture & Natural Resources Protection
(FDACS) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has allocated more than $5.5 million to Florida as part of its effort to strengthen the nation’s infrastructure for pest detection and surveillance, identification, and threat mitigation, and to safeguard the U.S. nursery production system. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has received a significant portion of these funds to support numerous projects. …
Farmers Gain Improved Access to Small Business Support as PPP Reopens
(NMPF) — The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) is pleased that farmers who run their operations as sole proprietors, independent contractors, or otherwise self-employed individuals will have newly expanded access as soon as today to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) under changes made in the COVID stimulus package Congress approved last month. Producers who were denied PPP loans or whose …
An Easy, Mess-Free Way to Water Houseplants
An easy, mess-free way to water your houseplants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Forget the watering can. There is a genius plant watering hack going viral that you will want to try for your houseplants. The technique is known as bottom watering. The potting soil basically acts like a sponge and draws the water into the tiny …
One Herb You Don’t Want to Miss Out on Growing
The one herb you don’t want to miss out on growing. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’ve eaten Mexican food, you have more-than-likely eaten root beer plant chopped in sweet and savory dishes or wrapped around food to form a delicious edible parcel. What you may not realize is that what you were eating was the …
Cold-Hardy Succulents to Have Around the House
Some cold-hearty succulents to have around the house this winter. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Succulent season doesn’t end when summer does. There’s a slew of these pretty plants that can take as much cold as winter can dish out. Plant them outdoors for year-round color. They can take below-zero temperatures as long as you give them …