Cathy Isom discusses several different methods, and gives you some foolproof methods for successful plant propagation. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Plant propagation is a great way of getting more plants for next to nothing. Sexual plant propagation is the natural method that requires contributions from both a male and a female plant. This occurs naturally after flowering …
Mosquito Repelling Plants for Your Garden
Cathy Isom fills you in about some mosquito repelling plants you want in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are many plants that you can have in your garden that will keep you safe from Mosquitos when the warmer months come back around. Citronella is one of them. It’s an annual so you’ll have to …
Three Ways to Respond to Horticulture Census
We told you recently that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) was collecting data for a special study called the 2019 Census of Horticulture. According to a story from Stephanie Ho, producers have three main ways to respond to the survey. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …
Growing Herbs for Homemade Scented Candles
Cathy Isom has some excellent ideas for you about growing herbs for scented candles. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing herbs can be used for far more than just growing for food. Candles, for example, can be homemade and included some of the scented herbs from your garden. One of the most popular waxes used by artisan candle manufacturers …
How to Overwinter Perennials in Containers
Cathy Isom has some important tips for you about how to overwinter perennials growing in containers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. You can overwinter your perennial plants in containers or transplant them in your garden beds for the winter. Some methods to get your beloved perennials through the winter undamaged, include: Picking the right container. You want something …
Poinsettias—Still the Top Holiday Plant
Poinsettias are the most popular holiday plant. But according to a story from Gary Crawford, they wouldn’t be if it were not for the tireless efforts of one man. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Producers Asked to Respond to Census of Horticulture
We told you yesterday that USDA has started efforts to collect data for a special study called the 2019 Census of Horticulture. According to a story from Stephanie Ho, notices are going out to forty thousand producers, and all are being encouraged to respond. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …
USDA is Starting Data Collection for Census of Horticulture
USDA is collecting data for a special study called the 2019 Census of Horticulture. Stephanie Ho reports that officials are asking if you get a Census form, to please respond. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
How to Build an Herb Spiral in Your Garden
Whether you are a professional chef, or just cook for your family at home, you know fresh herbs are always better for meal preparation. Cathy Isom gives you some detailed instruction about how to build a herb spiral in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you do a lot of cooking at home, then you …
Nursery and Greenhouse Industry Big Business in Alabama
The poinsettia sitting on the hearth, the hydroponic lettuce in the refrigerator, the new shrubs waiting to be planted — all of these were probably grown right here in Alabama. Paul Brown, associate director for the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, said many Alabamians do not recognize just how significant the nursery and greenhouse industry is in the state. Economic Impact “Alabama’s …