…and also plants that seem diseased and infested. Annual vegetables can be yanked out, too. Healthy plants can be dropped into the ground to break down and feed the soil…
Celebrating National Pomegranate Month
Cathy Isom tells you why you should get to know one of the world’s most healthiest fruits this month. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Pomegranate…
FAS Administrator Isley to Lead South Korea Trade Mission
…Berry and Fruits, Portland, Ore. Bard Valley Date Growers, Yuma, Ariz. Blue Diamond Growers, Modesto, Calif. Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods, Milwaukie, Ore. Bridgepathway, LLC, Jericho, N.Y. California Fresh Fruit…
Preparing the Garden for Next Year’s Crop
…comes to getting your garden in shape and organized so that you’re ready for next year’s crop. Native plants, perennial flowers, herbs, some grains like amaranth, and even early-germinating vegetables…
Best Veggies to Grow Indoors
With winter right around the corner, you don’t want a little snowfall or cold weather to slow down your growing your own vegetables. Cathy Isom tells you about some of…
Agri View: Growing World Record Vegetables
Everett Griner talks about growing vegetables where size does matter in today’s Agri View. Growing World Record Vegetables I don’t know who keeps up with it or how they find…
Forage for Fall Fruits and Nuts
Cathy Isom tells us about some fruits and nuts to forage in the fall. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Forage for Fall Fruits and Nuts Foraging can…
Trade War Benefiting U.S. Food Banks
…fruits and vegetables. As part of the trade aid package, USDA announced it would purchase roughly $1.2 billion in commodities that are “unfairly targeted” by China. Of the purchases to…
Celebrating National Taco Day
…soft shell – and stuffed with so many delicious ingredients. Many of those taco offerings include vegetables you may be growing in your own garden. Tomatoes, peppers, garlic, lettuce, cabbage,…
California Sets the Bar for Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…states, as well as Washington, D.C., and five U.S. territories. The grants are used as a means to support the competitiveness of specialty crops such as fruits, tree nuts, vegetables,…
How Much to Plant in the Garden
…check the box next to the fruits and vegetables you desire, and this nifty tool will do the rest. For example, a family four, it will require 6 plants and…
CDFA Accepting 2019 Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications
…to award funds to projects that solely enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops. Specialty crops include fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture)….
Foods with Anti-Inflammatory Benefits
…rates from heart disease and cancer. You may want to include plenty of these options, when considering getting more anti-inflammatory foods in your diet. Tomatoes Olive oil Green leafy vegetables,…
Fruits and Vegetables Help You Live Longer
…about the foods that could help you live longer. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Fruits and Vegetables Help You Live Longer Eat more fruits and vegetables for…