Gardening can be good for you. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. According to the National Garden Bureau, there are several ways gardening is good for us. Here are five of them. The National Garden Bureau was founded more than a century ago and strives to educate, inspire, and motivate people to grow home gardens. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s …
Ways to Add Unbeatable Texture to Your Garden
Several ways to add unbeatable texture to your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Wispy ornamental grasses are versatile plants in any landscape that can provide four seasons of interest. The most popular ornamental grass is feather reed grass. It offers a distance upright habit that looks fantastic all winter long. Fountain grass offers a graceful shape, …
Key Elements to Perk Up a Bleak Winter Garden
How to perk up a bleak winter garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’re wanting to bring more life to your garden during the cold months in winter, consider these key elements: Focal Points, Color and Structure, and Fragrance. Focal points include sculpture, garden structures, such as ponds or arbors, boulders or containers. For a splash of …
Ways to Make Autumn Leaves Work for the Garden
Some ways to make all of those autumn leaves work for your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. This time of year, if you have a yard with trees, you likely have your fair share of fallen leaves. And, no matter how often you rake, there is always a layer of leaves covering your lawn. There are …
Easy to Grow Medicinal Must-Have Plant for the Garden
The medicinal must-have plant for your garden. That’s coming up on this Land of Ours. When growing medicinal plants in your garden, be sure to include St. John’s Wort. Not only is this herbal ally exceptionally easy to grow, but it also has multiple uses. This herb has been taken as a tea or tincture to combat depression for thousands …
Edible Plant that Deserves a Comeback in Home Gardens
An edible plant that deserves a comeback in home gardens. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing peppergrass is an excellent choice for new gardeners. All parts of this plant are edible, and it can withstand almost any condition. It has a unique, sharp, peppery flavor that can make fantastic dishes. You may have it growing on your property …
Unique and Tasty Veggie to Consider Growing
A unique and tasty veggie you may want to consider growing in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you want something special that isn’t fussy in the garden, try growing common ice plant. It’s one of those veggies that chefs love because it makes a unique addition to the restaurant menu. Also known as salty …
Easy to Grow Plant with Bold, Bright Flavor
The easy to grow plant with bold, bright flavor to spice up your cooking. That’s coming up This Land of Ours. Anise is a herbaceous plant that grows about two feet tall, and produces plenty of delicious seeds that can be used to flavor soups, cakes, candies, and more. Although they have a similar flavor, star anise and anise are …
Easy to Grow Nutritious, Tasty, Vegetable
An easy to grow veggie that your family will beg for. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Green beans are garden superstars because they grow with very little care, look beautiful, produce nutritious tasty vegetables, and are easy for kids to plant. There are several types of green bean plants to choose from, such as Pole Beans, String …
Perfect Time to Start Planning and Planting for Spring Garden
What you can do for your garden right now so you’ll have the prettiest yard in the Spring. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Autumn is the perfect time to start planning and planting spring bulbs, perennials and more before winter sets in. The cooler temperatures are easier on both plants and gardeners, but the soil is still …