Christmas tree growers are overcoming logistical challenges of COVID-19 and a heatwave in the Pacific Northwest to provide enough trees for 2021 demand. After close evaluation and making tree-by-tree decisions, growers expect to supply the same overall number of real Christmas trees to the marketplace this season as they had planned before the crises hit. With just about eight weeks …
Caring for Your Guava Tree Once You Get it in Soil
How to care for your guava tree once you get it in soil. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you have limited space or don’t want a huge tree, you can try growing guava in containers. Initially, plant them in a pot about 12 inches and each year replant in a slightly bigger container. Use good quality potting …
Tropical Fruit Easy to Grow Only Requiring Heat and Moisture
A super-easy tropical fruit to grow that only requires heat and moisture. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’re lucky enough to live in an area that is friendly to guava, there are many varieties you can grow, and they all have their own unique taste. They’re lovely in desserts, baking, smoothies, and eaten as fresh treats. Typically, …
Mushroom Lasagna Grows Great Gourmet Mushrooms
How to grow your very own gourmet mushrooms. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. You can produce an abundance of gourmet mushrooms in your very own garden. All you need to do is build a Mushroom Lasagna – using hardwood mulch, some old cardboard boxes, some mushrooms spawn (such as oyster mushroom and wine cap mushrooms) and some …
Problems to Watch for When Growing Horseradish
Some problems to watch for when growing your own horseradish. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing horseradish at home often becomes much tastier options for the pests that might eat our horseradish leaves. Cabbage, turnip, radish, mustard, and other members of the brassica family are all preferred options for potential horseradish pests. Though Imported Cabbage Moth Larvae …
Top Crops Concerns with Tropical System Nicholas
As the remnants of Tropical Storm Nicholas continues moving to the East, there are concerns with some of the top crops across the South. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says that includes open boll cotton, rice and sugar cane. The storm continues to will significant moisture from the Gulf of Mexico, as rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches, and in …
Starting Your Own Highly Productive Horseradish Crop
How to start your own horseradish crop. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Horseradish root is exceptionally easy to grow, highly productive, and has a lot of other uses – including making homemade wasabi and the key ingredient in cocktail sauce. It’s also great for clearing sinuses. Horseradish is one of the best all-around companion plants to ward …
Type of Melons Known for Their Sweet, Enticing Flavor
The type of melons known for their sweet, enticing flavor and scent. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are two types of muskmelons that you can try growing. Eastern muskmelons have deep ribs on the skin. The western varieties have smooth-skins. Muskmelons don’t tolerate cold yet have a long growing season. It’s important to look at the …
Technologies for Improved Nutrient Analysis
Nutrient management is important for citrus production. Regular nutrient assessments should be conducted to optimize nutrient balance and prevent deficiencies or over-fertilization. Optimizing nutrition is important for tree health and can improve tolerance to stresses and diseases. Good nutrient management requires regular field monitoring to identify problems and examine crop responses. Leaves need to be collected and sent to a …
Growing Pine Nuts is Straightforward, with Patience and Space
How to grow your own nutty treat that’s been used in kitchens for thousands of years. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing your own pine nuts is straightforward, and with patience and plenty of space, you’ll be able to harvest a large amount of those nutty little treats. It will take a few years to start producing, …