National Coffee Day

Cathy Isom fills you in on why you might be inclined to have an extra cup of joe today. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.       Whether it’s your first or your third cup of coffee, you should know today is National Coffee Day. So drink up! You might even find lots of coffee “specials”, or deals, …

Autumn Homesteading Activities

Autumn is a busy time in the world of homesteading. Cathy Isom gives you a list of the seasonal chores you’ll want to do right now to keep you on track for winter and spring. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.   Some of the chores we do during Autumn will almost guarantee to keep us warm and …

Medicinal Plants to Grow at Home

Cathy Isom has a little advice for you about some medicinal plants you can grow right at home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.     If you could grow your own medicinal herbs in your own home, rather than buying them, why wouldn’t you? While most herbs are recognized as safe, you should always consult with your …

Weird and Wackiest Odd Jobs for Dogs

Cathy Isom continues her series on dogs by tells us some of the wackiest odd jobs for dogs on the farm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.     What may seem weird to us now, and in some cases cruel, wasn’t the case back then. Way back in time, that is. Dogs have had all sorts of ways …

Livestock Guard Dog

Cathy Isom tells us about the livestock guard dog — a primary tool you should not do without when raising livestock. That’s coming up on “This Land of Ours.”     The loss of livestock to predators is, unfortunately, a major problem. The USDA recently reported about 170,000 sheep are lost to predators each year in the United States — …

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 …