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 …
Lawmakers Look to Hemp as New Industry while Vegetable Gardens Headed to House Floor
With supporters pointing to the potential of a new industry, a House committee Thursday approved a plan for regulating production of hemp. The bill (HB 333), approved by the House State Affairs Committee, would create a regulatory framework that would be administered by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, which is led by Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, a …
A Vegetable with a Crunchy, Peppery Zing
Cathy Isom lets us know about the vegetable with a crunchy and peppery zing that will give you a continuous harvest all summer long. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Radishes are the vibrant red vegetable with a crunchy and peppery zing. They require little fuss to grow, and because they’re ready to harvest so quickly you can …
April is Get Your Garden Springtime Ready Month
Cathy Isom fills you in about some important garden tasks to be done in the month of April. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Some things you should be doing this month to get that garden springtime ready include: planting spinach, peas, onion, lettuce, and radishes. Raspberries and strawberries too, when the soil is warm enough. Starting your …
Growing an Organic Garden-Do’s and Don’ts
Cathy Isom has some of the important do’s and don’ts when growing an organic garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Organic gardening is an entirely different way of gardening compared to conventional gardening, so its important to know the do’s and the don’ts. Organic gardens require the addition of 4 inches of compost per year; using only …
Growing Beans in Your Garden
In planning what vegetables to grow, Cathy Isom has some great reasons for growing beans in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’ve ever wondered about growing your very own beans at home, one plant can produce ample harvest. The plants are sturdy and low-maintenance. And bean plants are an excellent companion for many other …
Giving Your Garden a Head Start
In this, the third and final part of her series, Cathy Isom gives you a few tips about how you to give your garden a solid head-start into the growing season. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Whether you have much or little to do, every lit bit helps move things in the right direction. Of course there are …
Choosing the Right Mulch for Your Garden
Cathy Isom fills you in about why choosing the best mulch is so important for your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Choosing the Right Mulch for Your Garden When it comes to choosing mulch for your garden, the right mulch can really help to make a stellar garden. Call Cove Creek Industries for mulch Charlottesville, VA. Done …
How Much to Plant in the Garden
Have you ask yourself-how many tomato plants fo I need to plant? Cathy Isom is taking the guesswork out of how much to grow in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. How Much to Plant in the Garden When it comes to knowing your garden and how much you’ll actually need to plant for your family, …
Consider the “Three Sisters” for Your Garden
You are thinking about what to plant in your garden. Cathy Isom lets you know why you should consider growing the “Three Sisters” in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Consider the “Three Sisters” for Your Garden Growing the “Three Sisters” in your garden – also known as Corn, Beans, and Squash – can be done by …