How to Attract Hummingbirds

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 …

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 …

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 …