A lot can happen when the community comes together. Cathy Isom tells us about the Colorado elementary school going the extra mile to make students get a healthy lunch. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Healthy food in school-provided lunches has long been a topic of concern for parents at one elementary school in Arvada, Colorado. That’s why …
Cauliflower at Center Plate
Cathy Isom has us craving the vegetable that’s moving from boring side dish to center plate. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Gone are the days when we turned up our nose to the funny looking white veggie on the sides of our dinner plate that resembled mini trees. Cauliflower is taking center plate and no longer …
Are You Ready for the Migration of Hummingbirds
Cathy Isom lets us know when we can expect the migration of hummingbirds again, and how to keep them around. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. With the arrival of Spring and blooming flowers our little flying friends, the Hummingbirds, are sure to follow. Depending on where you live, you’ve probably already seen a few outside …
Organic Wine Study-Price or Taste?
You swish around a sip of organic wine in your mouth and it might tempt your taste buds, but that doesn’t mean you’ll pay more for it. Cathy Isom tells us wine lovers aren’t willing to pay more for that bottle, even if it’s labeled organic. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Organic agriculture around the world …
Olive Oil for More Than Cooking or Eating
Have you ever thought of using Olive Oil for something other than cooking or eating? Cathy Isom tells us what we can do with olive oil, besides eat it. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Olive oil is amazing as a salad dressing; to use for sautéing vegetables and garlic and just about any favorite culinary recipe. …
If Weeds Could Talk, What Would They Tell Us?
If the weeds in our garden could talk and why we shouldn’t ignore them. Cathy Isom fills us in on what different weeds may be saying coming up on “This Land of Ours.” In our lawns and gardens, weeds come and go, grow, get pulled or cut down and then pop up and grow again. But if we paid …
National Arbor Day
Cathy Isom tells us about the National holiday dedicated to planting and caring for some of the Earth’s greatest treasures. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Every last Friday in April is National Arbor Day. It’s a holiday in which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant and care for trees in their community. Trees provide …
Natural Makeup
Cathy Isom looks into the world of natural make-up. She gives you some foods that you can eat and also wear. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. For women wanting more natural ingredients in make-up, instead of all of those chemicals that are hard to pronounce, look no further than, say, the produce aisle or a local farmer’s …
Help a Horse Day
Cathy Isom tells us about a celebration to raise awareness about a majestic, loving animal. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Wednesday, April 26th is National Help a Horse Day. It was founded by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or ASPCA. The objective: to spread awareness about at-risk horses who may have been …
Vending Machine Salads
Cathy’s intro: Turning a vending machine into a veggie machine. That’s coming up on “This Land of Ours.” A Chicago-based company is making sure more vending machines around the United States contain fresher, healthier snacking and meal options than just the usual snack chips and candy bars. Farmer’s Fridge sells salads out of vending machines, using locally grown and …