Cathy Isom has some tips on what you need to know about those Easter eggs you’re planning on cooking then coloring this year . That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. This Easter many families will continue the longtime tradition of dying hard boiled eggs and hiding them for their kids to hunt in the yard. USDA Food Safety Expert …
Earth Day Adoption
Cathy Isom fills us in on how to do something out of this world to celebrate Earth Day this year. That’s coming up on “This Land of Ours.” Earth Day is still a little more than a week away, on April 22nd, but there’s at least one way to start celebrating right now. For example, adopting your very own piece …
Grow Your Own Watermelons This Summer
Cathy Isom has some tips on how to grow your very own cool, crisp, summertime treat. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Watermelons are a great treat for beating the heat. They also prefer the heat if you’re thinking about growing your own this year. Soils need to be at least 70 degrees to avoid problems with germination. …
Natural Pest Repellants
For those looking for more natural ways to protect their gardens, here are some additional pest control methods to consider: Diatomaceous Earth Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a fine, powdery substance made from the fossilized remains of tiny aquatic organisms. When sprinkled around plants, it acts as a barrier that damages the exoskeletons of insects like ants, slugs, and beetles, ultimately …
Avoiding Mistakes in Lawn Care
Continuing with lawn care, Cathy Isom fills us in on how to avoid the two biggest mistakes when it comes to lawn care this spring. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Two of the biggest mistakes made in lawn care, this time of the year, are mowing too low and also not mowing often enough. Warmer temperatures may …
More Mowing Tips
Need some tips on mowing your lawn? Cathy Isom tells us why experts say it’s OK to mow more often! That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support …
Best Time to Mow?
Cathy Isom continues her series on lawn and garden care this week by filling you in on what you need to know before you mow for the first time this spring. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …
Weeds, Weeds, Control Those Weeds
One of the most important lawn and garden chores when preparing our lawn for the spring and summer, is weed control. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle …
April is Lawn and Garden Month
April is here and it is time to spruce up the lawn and garden. Cathy Isom has some tips on where to start first on those lawn and garden chores now that spring is here. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida …
Gardening and Farming Cover Crops
You want to produce the most from your crop whether you are gardening or farming. Cathy Isom has information on why cover crops are important for our backyard gardens. That’s coming up on This Land of ours. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …