…freezes. They do need several weeks of cold temperatures to grow properly so if you live where it stays warm year-round, buy pre-chilled bulbs and don’t expect them to return…
Beat the odds with Atticus
…the risks you take season after season. “Growers of specialty crops are putting a lot on the line to raise a profitable crop that may or may not get harvested,”…
Crops to Plant in the Fall for Harvest the Following Spring
The crops to plant in the Fall for Spring harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Overwintering is the process in which you sow seeds in autumn to…
California Agriculture Falling Behind in Legislative Spending
…with rising costs, the alternative could create even bigger issues. Creamer explained that increasing regulatory burdens and continually rising costs of production can be somewhat tied to a lack of…
Comment Sought on Draft of California’s Climate Smart Strategy
…ways in which our farmers and ranchers can help protect the environment as they produce the crops and livestock so integral to the health, well-being, and livelihood of Californians.” The…
Oil Prices Reach 7 Year High, Gas Prices Surge
…production to meet rising demand, supply will likely remain tight. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Oil Prices Reach 7…
Specialty Crops Program Deploys New Network for Inspection and Audit Services
…and implementing a new web-based platform to modernize USDA specialty crops inspection and audit services. The new platform, the Specialty Crops Integrated Operating Network (SCION) will be deployed in three…
Helpful Tips to Getting Started Growing Vanilla Beans
…best bet. Location is also key. Indoors is fine but the plant needs temperatures around 60°F and they like high humidity and bright, indirect sunlight. Do your best not to…
Fall Favorites to Add Seasonal Color to Your Garden
…hold up well to freezing temperatures. Calibrachoa is another favorite annual flower known for its bright colors and low-maintenance care. While it is commonly thought of as a summer annual,…
Hanging Baskets for Vertical Vegetable Farming?
Crops that grow well in hanging baskets. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Hanging baskets are a great solution when growing gardens vertically. Not only are they are…
What’s Left on the To-Do List for Gardens This Year
…start thinking about protecting roses before temperatures begin to chill. Be sure to cut them back and remove any part of the plant which looks diseased or appears to have…
Are There Benefits of Starting a Pollinator Garden?
…a great thing to do for your own food-producing plants. Most crops require pollinators, so having them attracted by pollinator gardens means they’ll be around to pollinate crops when the…
Common Virus That Could Impact Your Pumpkin Crop
…notice a bit of rot. The ways you can prevent pumpkin mosaic virus is to eliminate aphids, rotate crops, weed regularly, and keep your garden clean. A good prevention system…
Pests That Can Plague Your Corn Crop
…on sprouting seeds and new growth and will annihilate your seedlings. The best way to eliminate these pests is to rotate your crops. Turn over the planting beds thoroughly in…