There is a new crop in town. Cathy Isom informs us about the unique way farmers are growing coffee in California. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. California-grown coffee? You heard that right. The Golden State is famous for its strawberries, avocados, grapes, raisins, dates, apples, citrus and so much more. But now, it seems, coffee is …
Keeping Fruits and Veggies Fresh
Cathy Isom has some tips about how to keep your fruits and veggies fresher, longer. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There is nothing more annoying or perhaps upsetting when finding one of your favorite fruits and vegetables that you’ve been waiting to enjoy has already ripened to the point of rotten. Every year, the typical American family ends …
Celebrating Dairy Month in June
Cathy Isom tells us about a month long celebration of delicious dairy products, and the farmers who produce them. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The month of June is a time when everyone can show appreciation for the several thousand dairy farms and families. They are responsible for their commitment to producing nutritious milk while protecting …
Regrow Vegetables from Your Scraps
Have you ever looked at the leftovers from some of your vegetables when you prepare a meal? The part of the carrot you are fixing to throw away and wonder if it would regrow? Or the portion if the head of lettuce? Cathy Isom tells you about the foods that you can regrow from scraps. That’s coming up on This …
Bats Are Good For Agriculture
Cathy Isom travels to the farm at night to find out why a spooky nighttime creature that’s used to getting a bad rap is now being praised for being beneficial to agriculture. That’s coming up on “This Land of Ours.” Once upon a time, bats were not so beloved creatures, especially if found hanging upside-down outside the home …
Questions You Should Ask at Your Farmers Market
You need to learn more about the food you buy and prepare for your family Cathy Isom has some questions you may want to ask during your next visit to the Farmer’s Market. That’s stories ahead on This Land of Ours. When it comes to buying farm fresh produce from a Farmer’s Market, or say a roadside stand, even …
Edible Plants That Are Easy to Grow
There are the plants that come back year after year without the gardener, or farmer, having to do much more than harvest the food. The other trick is to choose annual plants that grow well on their own and possibly even plant themselves for the next go round. Cathy Isom tells you about some of the best plants that are …
Reasons to Mulch Your Garden
Cathy Isom gives you some of the most important reasons why you should mulch your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When it comes to promoting and maintaining healthy soil in our gardens, year after year, it really can’t be done without the magic of mulching. Mulch plays a large role in creating a sustainable …
National Weed Your Garden Day
Grab your gardening tools. Cathy Isom is telling you why you’ll want to spend an extra 5 or 10 minutes celebrating in your garden today. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National Weed Your Garden Day is observed annually on June 13.  This is a day set aside for all gardeners to take an extra 5 or …
Official Flower of the Month of June
Roses are red, Violets are blue. Cathy Isom has a little rich history and meaning for you about the official flower of the month of June. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The official flower of the month of June is the rose. A flower most people associate with love, passion, beauty, and perfection. The rose is rich …