Every Winery Needs a Dog

Cathy Isom gives us several of the reasons why a winery needs a dog. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.       No matter what the breed, whether it is a Labrador, Border Collie, Weimaraner, or that adorable rescue, every operating vineyard should have a four-legged friend. And not just to charm the guests who come around for …

National Farm Safety Week

Cathy Isom informs us about a week dedicated to protecting agriculture’s most valuable resource. Its people. That story is ahead on This Land of Ours.     This week is National Farm Safety & Health Week. It’s a time for everyone involved in agriculture to reflect and revisit the importance of safety on farms and ranches. The theme of this …

Getting Your Garden Fall Ready

Cathy Isom gives you some ways to get your garden ready for fall.  That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.       Sure, we are all ready for much cooler temperatures as we say our final goodbyes to summer later this week when Autumn begins.  But is your garden ready? Here are a few things to check off …

Foraging for Stinging Nettles

Cathy Isom tells us why we should forage for stinging nettles and where to find them. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.     Nettles may be considered noxious weeds, and quick to move in and take over the landscape. But they are edible and some say quite delicious. Their medicinal qualities may grab your attention. Nettle infusions are …

Celebrating National Peanut Day

Cathy Isom has a few different ways of celebrating a popular ingredient, snack, and superfood. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.     Today is a day Peanut Lovers Unite for National Peanut Day, which is celebrated annually on September 13th.  Peanuts, which actually aren’t nuts at all, they’re legumes. Simply dry fruits in the same family as …

Stocking Your Aquaponics System

Cathy Isom has some suggestions about the best fish species to source for your aquaculture or aquaponics system. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.     Some of the best-recommended fish species to add to your new backyard aquaculture or aquaponics system on the farm include Blue Tile Tilapia, also known as Rocky Mountain White tilapia. They are fast-growing, …

Getting Started With Aquaponics

Cathy Isom has some tips about getting started with an aquaculture or aquaponics system. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.     An aquaculture or aquaponics system can be a beautiful addition to any backyard or farm. But you’ll need to know the best place or places to source fish species to stock it. Forget about the local …

Fall Foods to Forage

Cathy Isom has a grocery list of foods you can forage in the fall. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.       Now that the summer growing season is behind us, there are lots of delicious and nutritious options waiting for us out in the wild. Foraging enthusiasts already have an idea of which forests and fields …

National Acorn Squash Day

Cathy Isom tells you about a national food holiday for one hardy vegetable that will have you thinking about winter. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.     Winter is still several months away, but that doesn’t mean we can’t dream about it a little. And, also celebrate a vegetable that is considered a winter squash. Today is …