If you are looking for something to add to your garden, or yard, Cathy Isom is letting you know about one of the easiest fruit trees to harvest and grow. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’re looking for an easy to manage fruit tree that is both beautiful and bountiful, than try your hand at growing …
Grow the Vegetable that Adds Heat to Cooking
If you like a little heat on your food, Cathy Isom fills you in about the vegetable you can grow that will add a little heat to your everyday cooking. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Chili peppers are the fiery cousin of tomatoes, so as you’d expect, they like similar conditions. One or two plants will provide …
How Sunflowers Provide a Helping Hand
Cathy Isom fills you in about how sunflowers provide a helping hand in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Many people grow sunflowers for the simple fact that they are stunning, massive flowers that brighten up the scene. However, sunflowers are beneficial in the garden for many reasons. They are easy growing and can thrive in …
Popular Houseplant with Survival Skills
Cathy Isom has some helpful information about the popular houseplant with remarkable survival skills. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’re looking for a houseplant that’s virtually hard to kill off, then Devil’s Ivy is one of your best bets. These versatile plants aren’t just ideal for people who usually have black thumbs. They’re also great for …
Identify and Get Rid of Pesky Garden Critters
Cathy Isom has a few interesting ways to help you identify and get rid of a pesky garden critter. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Aphids are interesting creatures which can wreak havoc on your garden. They are usually small green bugs with a soft body. Different species of aphids can be a variety of colors such as …
Old Tea Bags Can Help Your Garden
Soil health is real important to maintaining healthy plants. Cathy Isom tells you how old tea bags can help your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Don’t ditch those old tea bags in the trash – save them for your garden. If the bags are synthetic, just empty the contents, and remove any strings and staples. Just …
Best Sun-loving Flowers for Your Garden
Cathy Isom has a few helpful hints for you about some of the best sun-loving flowers for your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Fill your garden with bold, bright, beautiful this summer. There are many sun-loving flowers and plants that come in a range of shapes, sizes and colors. Just make sure your garden beds, pots, …
Brew Your Own Beer? Grow Your Own Hops
Are you into brewing your own beer, or maybe thinking about brewing? Cathy Isom tells you a few things about how to grow your own hops. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you love beer, then you might consider growing the crop that is needed for flavoring your favorite beverage. If not for yourself, then sell them …
Plants that Attract Bees and Other Pollinators
Cathy Isom has information for you about the plants that will attract bees and other pollinating friends to your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. As much as we like our fruits and vegetables and other wild plants – we also need bees and other pollinating friends to keep them around! According to the Natural Resources Defense …
Grow Milkweed for a Specific Insect
Cathy Isom has a few important tips about why you should grow milkweed for a specific insect. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Milkweed plants may not be the first thing you think of growing in your garden… but you should. The nectar in all milkweed flowers provides valuable food for butterflies, bees and other pollinators. Butterflies don’t …