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, …
Hemp: Controversial Plant that is Gaining Popularity
A controversial plant that is gaining popularity and what you need to know about growing it yourself. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Hemp is growing in popularity because it can be used to make many products including rope, clothing, shampoo, foods, 3.5g CBD Flower for smoking, and supplements like this bulk cbd oil. Some are using these …
Biggest Benefits of Growing Zucchini Vertically
How to grow Zucchini vertically. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. One of the biggest benefits of growing Zucchini vertically, is that it makes it much easier to weed your plants. It can also save a lot of space, which is important if you’re limited to a small area in your yard or patio. First, you’ll need to …
Helpful Tips to Improve Your Chili Pepper Harvest
What you need to know to help improve your chili pepper harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Chilis bring the heat to your culinary dishes, and they’re a fantastic option for new gardeners. These plants tend to produce well even if you don’t pay much attention to them. Here’s what you can do for them to give you …
September Chores for Getting the Garden Winter-Ready
Some September chores for getting your garden winter-ready. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The beginning of September is a good time to divide irises and day lilies, fertilize fescue lawns, and start cool-season vegetable seedlings. It’s also a good time to plant cover crops, such as peas, oats, crimson clover, and annual rye grass on the fallow winter …
Vermicomposting Bin Can Be Good for Your Garden
How a vermicomposting bin can be good for your garden. That’s coming up on this Land of Ours. Worm farms, also known as vermicomposting bins, are a great way for you to make nutrient-rich compost that can be used in your garden. You can maintain a vermicomposting bin in a space as small as the cupboard under your kitchen sink! Like …
Preparing the Garden for the Cold Season Ahead
How to prepare your garden for the cold season ahead. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The first day of September signals the winding down of summer and the perfect time to think about the cooler months ahead in your garden. Towards the end of this month will be the perfect time to plant fall annuals petunias and …
Breadfruit is Historically Significant Fruit with Many Uses
The historically significant fruit with many uses. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. People stranded on tropical islands in the middle of the ocean used to survive on breadfruit. From the same family as mulberry and jackfruit, breadfruit is similar in texture to freshly cooked bread and tastes a little like a potato. Breadfruit can be found growing worldwide, …
Runner Beans are a Colorful Climbing Edible Perennial Plant
A colorful climbing and edible plant to add to your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Until recently, you’d typically only find runner beans in British gardens, but now, they claim spaces in gardens all over the world. It’s easy to see why. These tall vines produce colorful flowers and beans, acting as an edible and ornamental …
Fiddle-Leaf Figs are an Evergreen Ornamental “In” Plant to Have
One of the top-selling houseplants known for it’s style in magazines and hotel lobbies. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Native to West African lowland rain forests, fiddle-leaf figs are an evergreen ornamental also known as banjo fig or lyre leaf tree. You can grow them outdoors if you live in the right climate, but they are more …