Cathy Isom reviews some of the different ways for pine needle uses around the farm, home and in the garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you have an abundance of pine needles, you might be surprised to know there are a number of uses for them around the home and garden. One way to put them …
Growing the Golden Child of the Vegetable World
Cathy Isom tells you what you need to know about the golden child of the vegetable world. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Parsnips seem to be underrated. If they’re in the produce aisle, they’re often hidden. But parsnips are actually the golden child of the vegetable world. Parsnips are actually superior to carrots. Tasty parsnips are chock …
Differences Between Peas and Beans
In today’s program, Cathy Isom reviews some of the differences between peas and beans. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Peas and beans do look very similar and fall under the general seed family, but they aren’t the same. Peas are generally round while beans have a wider variety of shapes. Color also varies considerably with non-pea beans. Peas …
Ways to Get Free Plants for Your Garden
It is just about time to break out the gardening tools for the Spring garden. Cathy Isom gives you some ways to get free plants for your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Having a garden can cost a lot of money. But it doesn’t have to. There are plenty of ways to still have a marvelous …
Making Salts from Herbs Growing in Your Garden
Cathy Isom reviews the many reasons, as well as many different ways of making salts from herbs growing in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Preserving herbs in salt is a tried-and-true method of preserving fresh herbs and making delicious seasoning. Herb salts have a long shelf life so that you can enjoy your freshly grown …
Saving Things Now for Your Spring Garden
Cathy Isom has a list of some things you should be saving right now for your Spring garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Even though it’s still cold outside and gardening is probably the last thing on your mind. It shouldn’t be. In fact, there are some things you need to be saving right now to prepare …
Preventing Ice Damage to Your Plants
Cathy Isom has a few helpful suggestions for you about how to prevent ice damage for your plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. It’s easy to forget about your outdoor plants during the winter when everything is cold and nothing is growing – that is until spring arrives and you can see the damage ice has done …
Growing Cress, a Nutrient Powerhouse
Cathy Isom has a few trips for you about how to grow one of easiest greens that’s also known as a nutrient powerhouse. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Cress is a green that is a known nutrient powerhouse, packed with vitamins and minerals, calcium and iron. It’s also full of antioxidants and thought to have medicinal properties …
Plants to Brighten Your Outdoor Patio Space
Cathy Isom has a bit of information about some plants to brighten up your outdoor patio space. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. One of the ways to make a patio feel special is to add several of the best patio plants around, enhancing the ambiance that filters through your patio sliding glass doors. Also, adding a stylish …
Plants That Work Best for Your Rock Garden
Cathy Isom continues this series by giving you some helpful tips about how to choose the right type of plants that will work best for your rock garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. In rock gardens, plants take center stage, so it’s important to choose wisely and carefully. So-called “rock garden plants” are not part of a botanical …