The Monthly Ag Economy Barometer rose four points in August to 138. The modest rise was primarily attributable to an improvement in the Current Conditions Index, which climbed 9 points…
Growing One of the Tastiest Tropical Fruits on the Planet
…out as rose-colored before transitioning to dark green. Though it is fussy, if you care for it properly, with the right growing conditions and plenty of fertilizer, it will reward…
Invasive Weeds that Camouflage as Flowers in the Garden
The invasive weeds that can camouflage as flowers in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Portulaca oleracea Common Name(s): Common PurslaneGarden PurslaneLittle HogweedLittle Hog WeedMoss RosePigweePigweedPortulacaPurselanePurslanePusleyRed…
Best Summer Bulbs to Have Growing in Your Garden
…but their best asset is the wonderful, sweet scent. The most glamorous bulb for shade, tuberous Begonia produces gorgeous rose-like summer flowers in a wide range of shades. The Pineapple…
Health Bite: Gas Station Finds
…a little more, nuts and seeds will keep you fuller longer, and gas stations almost always have those in stock. Opt for plain or lightly salted nuts or seeds instead…
Dealing with Aggressive, Destructive, Japanese Beetles
Some ways to deal with Japanese Beetles. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Japanese Beetle/Pinterest Japanese Beetles Credit: Denny Schrock/Pinterest Japanese beetles are aggressive, destructive pests in the summer…
Best Disease-Resistant and Easiest Roses to Grow
Some of the best disease-resistant and easiest roses to grow. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The easiest roses to grow are disease resistant and produce an abundance of…
How to Deadhead Roses to Keep Them Blooming
…of spent roses along the stem from which it grew. For shrub roses, The good news is you might never need to deadhead these self-cleaning roses, but you still might…
Things to Be Planted Now to Kick-Off Spring Gardening
…and horseradish are all great to start this month. March is also ideal for planting trees and shrubs. Such as Dogwood and Magnolia trees, apple and plum trees, Rose of…
Color Changing Flowers to Plant in the Garden for “Rainbow” Blooms
The color-changing flowers that is just what your garden needs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Peach Lemonade Roses Pinterest““““““““““““““ When it comes to roses, you can find varieties…
Bulb You Can Plant for a Spectacular Spring Show
…one look like a sunset unfolding in your garden. ‘Brownie’ tulips are double-flowered, meaning they have lots more petals than regular blooms. And, because they’re so much fuller than traditional…
Heart-Shaped Houseplants Spread Love on Valentine’s Day
…over a hanging basket. Or, there’s the Flowering Cyclamen. You can find varieties that bloom in shades of deep rose-red to blushing pink, as well as pure white. To sweeten…
When is the Best Time and How to Harvest Rosehips
When and how to harvest rosehips. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Zsofia Szalay on Unsplash Rosehips generally appear between late summer and late autumn, depending…
Growing Rosehips for Food and Other Many Benefits
…and pretty tasty, too. Rosehips can be dried, turned into syrup, or cooked up into soup. Both rosehip seed oil and rosehip infusions have anti-inflammatory components. And, rosehip seed oil…