Now Cathy Isom looks at how to attract hummingbirds to your backyard or garden.  That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are many reasons to want to attract Hummingbirds to our backyards and gardens. Aside from being beautiful and doing great work like protecting our gardens, these fast-flying aerobatic creatures are downright entertaining! They simply go …
Hummingbirds Need Our Help
Cathy Isom tells us why Hummingbirds need our help. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Hummingbirds are colorful, bright and beautiful creatures that come in tiny packages. Their wings can flap at 80 times per second, which is why you can hear a humming and buzzing sound when they are darting in and out of …
Hot Dog and Sausage Ingredients
Cathy Isom fills us in about how to tell what those ingredients really mean when it comes to your favorite hot dog or sausage. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Hot dogs are among America’s most popular foods, but they’re also somewhat of a mystery. Especially if you’ve ever taken a moment to read the ingredient …
National Hot Dog Day
Cathy Isom checks out how Americans will celebrate one of the summer’s favorite comfort foods today. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. While the entire month of July is known as National Hot Dog Month, today, July 19th, has been declared National Hot Dog day by the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council. One of the …
National Grilling Month
Fire ’em up! It’s National Grilling Month. Cathy Isom gives us another reason to fire up the grill and enjoy your favorite Bar-B-Q. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Summer is the time for the best outdoor cooking, so it is no surprise July is National Grilling Month. This sizzling month is also National Hot Dog Month …
Popular Healing and Natural Foods
Cathy Isom tells us about the three most popular healing and natural foods. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Ginger, turmeric, and lemon are no doubt three of the most popular healing and natural foods. And, all three should probably always be included on your weekly grocery shopping list. One reason they are so incredible is …
Spice Up Your Garden With Garlic
If you are looking for something to “spice” up your garden, Cathy Isom has another super easy kitchen spice to grow at home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Garlic is another super easy kitchen spice, like ginger, that can be grown at home with very little effort. And you might ask yourself why not? Since this …
Grow Your Own Ginger
Cathy Isom has some tips about the tropical plant that’s easy to grow and healthy to eat. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Ginger is a popular spice in the kitchen and has many medicinal purposes and health benefits. It’s known for its aromatic, pungent and spiciness and adds a special flavor and zest to Asian stir …
Foods Harmful to Your Health
Cathy Isom tells us about some of the foods we eat every day that could be harmful to our health. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Many of the healthy foods we eat every day: fruits, vegetables, and other plants that are good for us also could be harmful to our health, if prepared or eaten improperly. …
Many Other Ways to Save Bees
In yesterday’s program, Cathy Isom told you what the best plants were to plant to attract and feed bees. Aside from planting, Cathy lets you know there other many ways you can help and save bees. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Planting native flowers and plants in and around our homes are just one way to attract the bees …