Pollinators come in all shapes and sizes. They are also very important for our plant growth and development. Cathy Isom has some ways to attract wildlife to your garden. That’s …
Growing the Mexican Sunflower Attracts Pollinators
Cathy Isom has a few tips, as well as the importance of growing the Mexican Sunflower. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Mexican sunflower is an annual …
Some Home Remedies for Bee Stings
At one time or another, you will be stung by a bee. Cathy Isom gives you some home remedies for bee stings. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. …
How to Build a Do-It-Yourself Bee House
Everyone know how important bees are for pollinating our plants. Cathy Isom checks out the bees living arrangements by letting you know how to build a do-it-yourself bee house. That’s …
Wasps are Beneficial Insects for Your Garden
No one likes to have them around their homestead, or farm. Cathy Isom discusses how wasps are beneficial in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Wasps …
Growing Wildflowers Attracts Pollinators All Year
Do you want something to grow with little to no upkeep? Cathy Isom explores the reasons why you should grow wildflowers. That’s coming up on This Land of ours. Wildflowers …
Bee Safe Program Working in Tandem with Bee Where Program
The Bee Safe program, administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, is designed to protect bees from other pests and disease, as well as minimize exposure to pesticides. …
Herb that Makes Excellent Ground Cover
Cathy Isom has a few tips for you about an easy-to-grow herb that makes an excellent ground cover. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. No herb garden is …
Plants that Attract Bees and Other Pollinators
Cathy Isom has information for you about the plants that will attract bees and other pollinating friends to your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. As much …
Program to Promote Pollinator Health Hits Milestone
The National Pollinator Garden Network (NPGN) was originally founded by nine organizations including the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA). In June 2015 the NPGN launched the Million Pollinator Garden Challenge (MPGC) and just recently …
Honey Bee Colonies More Successful By Foraging on Non-Crop Fields
Honey bee colonies foraging on land with a strong cover of clover species and alfalfa do more than three times as well than if they are put next to crop …
Agri View: Value of Bugs Pollinating Crops
Everett Griner talks about bugs of value to farmers for pollinating crops in today’s Agri View. Value of Bugs Pollinating Crops A lot has been said about the decline of …
Practical Uses of the Mimosa Tree
Cathy Isom gives us some practical uses for the fast-growing, cold-hardy exotic tree you may want to consider for your yard. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Practical …
Keeping Honeybees Healthy with Technology
Ellie Symes went from college student at Indiana University to the CEO of a business all in the name of healthy honeybees. Symes had a passion for bees and wanted …