A Few Things to Know When Caring for, and Growing, Lavender

Things you should know when caring for Lavender. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Lavender fills the early-summer garden with sensory delights: beautiful purple-tone blooms atop foliage that emanates its fresh scent on a sunny afternoon. Every part of the plant is infused with aromatic oil, making this a choice herb to place along pathways or near outdoor seating …

How to Harvest and Use Lavender

In this series, Cathy Isom has taken you through planting, growing, and caring for Lavender. In today’s program she fills you in on how to harvest Lavender.  That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Harvest your Lavender when approximately one-half to one-third of the flower buds are open if you are using lavender for oil. Cut low on the …

Growing Lavender for a Bountiful Harvest

Cathy Isom gives you a few of the tricks to growing Lavender for a bountiful harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are a few key elements to successfully growing lavender. It wants lots of heat and sun, not too much water, tons of space to spread out, and lean soil. Lavender is divided into five main …

Plant, Grow, and Harvest Lavender

Cathy Isom has a few interesting tips about why you should plant, grow & harvest Lavender. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Aside from being a beautiful edition to your garden, there are so many reasons to love this gorgeous purple sweet smelling flower. You can cook with it, use it for medicinal purposes, decorate the dining table, …

Valuable Crops to Consider Growing

Cathy Isom tells you about some valuable crops you might want to consider growing. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.     Some of the most valuable crops in the world may be grown outside the United States. But, there are a handful of big money-making crops that can be grown here, too. For example, Saffron, it’s the most …