Everett Griner talks about the research which goes on across the country as the honey bee losses continue to rise in today’s Agri View. Honey Bee Losses Continue to Rise One of the organizations that keeps track of the honey bee situation since long before the Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) problem has issues another of it’s annual reports. It isn’t …
Why Grow a Meyer Lemon Tree
If you would like a fruit tree you can grow indoors or out, Cathy Isom starts her series about why you should consider growing a Meyer Lemon tree. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Why Grow a Meyer Lemon Tree If you’ve ever thought about growing your own lemon tree, you may want to consider this particular variety, the …
Growing Elderberries, and How to Utilize Them
Cathy Isom has the health benefits of a fairly easy berry to grow and how to utilize them. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing Elderberries, and How to Utilize Them Elderberries are extremely versatile to use and very easy to grow. While they may not be particularly delicious on their own, elderberries are make tasty jams, syrups, jellies, …
Celebrating National Watermelon Day
With this heatwave stretching across this country, Cathy Isom has you celebrating the fresh summertime treat you’ll want to get your hands on today. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Watermelon Day Today is National Watermelon Day. And what better way to recognize this day then with a refreshing slice! Watermelon is 92% water, which is …
Celebrating National Peach Month
We can eat them cold. Pick them right off the tree and eat them. Or, we can eat them sliced with milk, ice cream, or other fruit. Cathy Isom begins August by celebrating a delicious fruit that according to one culture brings good luck, wealth, and protection. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Peach Month Summertime …
Celebrating National Avocado Day
Cathy Isom fill you in about why celebrating a super fruit that can be used in every meal of the day. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Avocado Day On this last day of July, the Avocado gets its day. This creamy super fruit isn’t just famous for guacamole on Super Bowl Sunday. Avocados have become …
National Avocado Day a Reminder of the Fruit’s Popularity
Pass the guacamole: July 31 is National Avocado Day, a good time to celebrate the traits of another delicious, nutrient-packed food and Florida crop, say University of Florida experts. While some people simply love the taste of guacamole, others also value the healthy traits of the fruit with which it’s made, the avocado. “Most notably, they are a good source …
Plant Fruit Trees in Your Yard
If you don’t have them in your yard, you may want to consider getting some. What, you ask? Cathy Isom fills you in today about why you should plant fruit trees in your yard and how to do it. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Plant Fruit Trees in Your Yard Fruit trees are perennial plants that typically live …
Agri View: Genetically, What Is a Fruit?
Have you thought of the tomato as a fruit? What about strawberries, watermelon, or grapes as vegetables? Everett Griner talks about what is genetically considered a fruit or a vegetable. He also lets us know one of the oldest fruits we eat in today’s Agri View. Genetically, What is a Fruit? I mentioned something recently about four varieties of potatoes. …
Cherries Play Important Role in Your Health
Cathy Isom continues her series with the important role cherries play in your blood sugar, weight loss, and even sleep! That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Cherries Play Important Role in Your Health Despite being higher in sugar than fruits like fresh cranberries or raspberries, whole cherries are really very low on the glycemic index. They’ve been shown …