Cathy Isom lets you know why you should grow Tumeric and how to do it. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. One of today’s most popular herbs for health and wellness is turmeric. It’s been shown to be an amazing healing herb, with countless different health benefits, such as improving circulation, relieving arthritis symptoms, improving memory, and boosting immunity. …
Bee Balm, an Important Garden Ally
Cathy Isom fills you in on what you need to know about an important garden ally. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Bee balm is one of the best pollinator-attracting plants you can and should have in your garden. Known by its scientific name, Monarda, it’s a flowering plant genus in the mint family. It’s also known as horsemint and wild …
How to Harvest Your Chamomile Plant
In the third and final part of her series, Cathy Isom tells you how to harvest your chamomile plant. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Harvesting chamomile is easy. You can harvest flowers as you see them, if you don’t care about your German Chamomile reseeding itself, or about every 10 days if you do want to make sure …
Where You Should Plant Chamomile
In this, the second of her series, Cathy Isom tells you where you should plant chamomile. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. As delicate as chamomile appears, it’s a hardy little plant that does well in pathways. It can pop up between patio stones or alongside raised beds to keep the garden cozy and sweet smelling. Traditionally, farmers have …
Growing the Enchanted Chamomile Plant
Cathy Isom begins this series with filling us in about how to grow the enchanted chamomile plant. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Chamomile is the quiet little nursemaid of the garden, supporting surrounding plants and attracting helpful insects. Roman chamomile seeds should be started inside, about 6-8 weeks before transplanting them outdoors. They like warm, loose soil, so …
Medicinal Herbs You Need in Your Garden
In this, the third of her series on medicinal plants, Cathy Isom tells you about the must-have medicinal herbs you should have in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are dozens of medicinal plants that are beautiful to have in your home. But there are dozens more that you’ll definitely want to grow in your …
UF ‘Plant Whisperer’ Helps Floridians Keep Produce Lush, Green and Safe
Liz Felter gazes at the tomato plant and considers it quietly for a few seconds. Stroking the discolored leaves, she sticks two fingers in the soil and pushes the dirt down. “My gut tells me it’s not Erwinia,” says Felter, a University of Florida IFAS Extension regional specialized agent. The visitor to the UF/IFAS Diagnostic Plant Clinic in Apopka merely …
Various Ag Events Coming Up
A variety of meetings and events for agriculture are coming up over the next few weeks. As Tyron Spearman reports, some start this week. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Unique Ways to Showcase Your Herb Garden
Your green thumb is itching to grow a garden, but you just don’t have the space. Cathy Isom gives you some unique ways to showcase your herb garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Long gone are the days of just growing herbs out of mini pots and placing them next to a sunny window. There are a number …
Edible Plants that Become Invasive
Continuing her series on invasive plants, Cathy Isom lets you know about a few edible plants that can also turn into invasive plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Edible Plants that Become Invasive There are so many great edible plants to have in your garden. But if you don’t stay on top of them, they’re likely to …