With gardening on our minds, Cathy Isom gives you quite a list of some early blooming Spring flowers for your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Early spring flowers are the surest sign that warmer weather is coming. Once you spot these blooms, you’ll know it’s soon time to get back to work in your garden! Pansies …
Best Shrubs for Containers for Garden Impact
With it being the time of year to spruce up the garden, Cathy Isom fills you in about the best shrubs for containers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Infuse big impact into your garden using fuss-free shrubs in movable pots. There is a shrub that will work for every taste and situation, whether you struggle with deer, …
Some Herbs You Can Grow in Water
If you are thinking of growing your own herb garden, why not try hydroponics. Cathy Isom tells you about some herbs you can grow in water. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you love cooking with fresh herbs, you’ll be happy to know you can grow your own from a cutting. It’s as easy as filling a …
Reasons Why Leaves on Your Plants Turn Yellow
Cathy Isom reviews some reasons why the leaves on your plants are turning yellow. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. In most cases a plant’s leaves are supposed to be green, with the obvious exceptions, of course. Yellowing leaves can be caused by a number of factors, and typically signal that your plant is in some kind of …
Almost Impossible to Kill Houseplants
Cathy Isom fills you in about just a few houseplants that are almost impossible to kill. That’s coming up on This Land of ours. Even if you don’t have the best track record for keeping plants alive there are a number of houseplants that are almost impossible to kill. The Crassula Ovata, commonly referred to as the Jade plant or …
Coronavirus Safety Fact Sheets for Workers
Author: E. Vanessa Campoverde, UF/IFAS (UF/IFAS) — I have received several questions regarding what to do if you have employees or work with others during this Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in agricultural operations and related businesses. While there is plenty of information about how the virus work, how to protect yourself and others, etc. I compiled some information (with images) that can …
Perennials that Will Have a Big Impact on Your Garden
With gardening time upon us, Cathy Isom fills us in about some perennials that will have a big impact on your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of ours. Extra-tall perennials can quickly create a living privacy screen, hide an ugly fence, or add a beautiful backdrop for smaller plants to have a moment. These species all can grow …
How to Treat a Plant Infected with Rust
In this, the third installment on plant rust, Cathy Isom gives us solutions on how to treat a plant infected with rust. That’s coming up on This Land of ours. If your plant is infected with rust, your first action should be to remove diseased plant material. Pick off affected leaves and throw them in the trash. Don’t compost them, …
Shrubs to Make Your Spring Garden Shine
Cathy Isom gives you a bit of information about some amazing shrubs to make your Spring garden shine. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Your Spring garden will shine when these gorgeous shrubs begin blooming. Many of them have beautiful foliage that is variegated or evergreen, so they will continue to add some color to your yard even …
Adding Under-Used Perennials to Your Garden
Cathy Isom tells you about adding some under-used perennials to your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Most gardeners are familiar with classic perennials such as daylilies, peonies, hostas, and iris, but there’s a whole host of lesser-known, underused perennials that can add color and interest to your garden. You may have to search for them at …