Cathy Isom continues her series today letting you know how to attract Ladybugs to your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. To keep a garden full of ladybugs, you’ll want to create a home that can sustain several generations of these beetles each year. The most important things for this include a proper source of food and …
Why Your Garden Needs Ladybugs
Cathy Isom begins this series by letting you know why you need Ladybugs in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Ladybugs may be tiny but they are mighty. And they are considered beneficial for a variety of reasons, from pollination to pest control. Ladybugs and their larvae are infamous for controlling aphid populations in your garden, …
Growing Radicchio Adds Color to Your Garden
Cathy Isom tells you how to add a little colorful pop to your garden by growing your own Radicchio. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Radicchio is a common and pretty vegetable used widely throughout Italy. Growing Radicchio in your garden adds a pop of vibrant color as well as a rich flavor to your dinner table. It …
Growing Your Own Lettuce
Cathy Isom has a few tips for you about growing your own lettuce. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are a variety of lettuce options you can have for your salads – and you can grow them right at home. Such as Arugula, French Crisp, Butter Lettuce, Romaine, Iceberg, and Leaf Lettuce. Lettuce, no matter the variety, …
Why Create a Window Box Garden
Cathy Isom lets you know why you should consider creating your own window box garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. For anyone wanting to grow a garden with limited space, a vacant window is a great place to have a variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs in window boxes. The idea is to choose items which will …
Why Create Your Own Homemade Potting Mix
Cathy Isom lets you know why you should create your own homemade potting mix. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are several reasons why it’s a good idea to make your own potting mix, including: You know exactly what’s inside your soil, you can save your hard-earned money, homemade mix lasts longer. And, you can modify …
Identify and Stop Tomato Pests
Cathy Isom reviews how to identify and stop tomato pests in their tracks. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Tomatoes are one of the most popular garden crops. So it’s natural to want to protect them at all costs. Knowing what type of tomato pest is attacking your garden is the first step to tackling the problem. Some …
How to Harvest Your Homegrown Dill
Cathy Isom continues her series on dill with these tips about how to harvest your very own homegrown dill. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Dill leaves should be harvested before the plant comes into flower. If you’re not collecting the seeds, snip the flower heads off so you can continue to pluck the leaves. Snip the leaves …
Many Uses of Dill and Why Grow Your Own
Cathy Isom explores the many uses of dill and why you should grow your own. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Dill has a delicate flavor of anise, celery, and lemon that enhances everything from fish and chicken to salads and veggies. You can use both the feathery fronds and the seeds in cooking, but dill isn’t just …
The Bleeding Heart Plant and How to Grow it
Cathy Isom tells us a bit, and has a few tips, about the Bleeding Heart Plant and how to grow it. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The bleeding heart plant is a truly unique-looking plant. It’s happiest in moist shade and guaranteed to add brightness to a gloomy spot. There are actually over twenty varieties of this …