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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Cathy Isom”
Some challenges to raising Peafowl on your farm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Peafowl are uniquely large and gorgeous birds but they are noisy. And that can be a challenge if your neighbors are close by. Peafowl are known to make a loud shrilling call, or honking sounds, and can be heard up to 5 miles away! …
Some reasons to consider raising peafowl on your farm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Peafowl, also knows as Peacocks are easily recognizable by their gorgeous ornamental tail feathers. They’re incredibly easy to raise and the most common varieties found on farms are the Javanese, also called green fowl, Congo peafowl, and Indian Blue peafowl. Some reasons to …
What you should plant now for fresh food at the Thanksgiving table. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The key to planting a fall-winter garden is timing. As summer hits its peak and begins to wane, it’s time to begin the fall-winter garden. While some crops can survive frosts and freezes, the plants need to be well established …
Why your cucumber and squash leaves are turning yellow. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. At some point, as your cucumbers and squash grow, you might find the leaves turning yellow and dying. It’s a sign there is something wrong with your plants. The most common reason for yellowing leaves is that you have a watering problem. That …
How a Wisconsin farmer decided to cheer everyone up during the Pandemic. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Scott Thompson and his family have been farming for 70 years in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. They offer anyone visiting their farm to freely pick their own Strawberries in the summer. And, pick raspberries and pumpkins in the fall. When the …
What you should plant in the fall to get ready for spring. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Autumn is the perfect time to plant bulbs, perennials, and more before winter sets in. That way by the time spring arrives, your new plants will get off to a stronger start. All spring-blooming bulbs such as tulips and hyacinths need a period of …
The best frost-tolerant plants for your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When the weather starts to get a little cooler you can still grow plenty of tasty veggies and a few edible flowers that don’t mind a little frost. Such as broccoli and cabbage. You can plant it right now and enjoy later for fall harvests. …
How to deal with a prolific garden pest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Leafhoppers can be found in just about any garden. They’re destructive little sap-sucking insects, and they spread disease and damage plants. Because they are so prolific, and there about 20,000 different Leafhopper varieties, it’s inevitable that as a gardener, you’ll be affected by them …
Fill your garden with some of these native plants this fall. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are some native perennials that will bloom late in the season and will keep going even after the first frost hits. Make sure to plant them right now for your fall garden. And, you’ll attract a few pollinators, as well. …
Some drought-tolerant plants that are hard to kill. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are many drought-resistant indoor plants that don’t need a whole of lot watering and can go for weeks without a little moisture. That’s especially good if you’re planning to go on vacation for awhile. A snake plant can go for weeks and can …
