…planting trends in the San Joaquin Valley and NRCS seeking proposals for on-farm trails by June 1st. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more….
Preparing for Earth Day
…recycle. Learn how to cut down on items you throw away each day. Other ways include conserving water, using long-lasting light bulbs and simply planting a tree. Educate yourself and…
Cotton Acreage Up with Record Prices But Short of Potential Due to Water
…condition of California water supplies. According to the preliminary planting intentions survey conducted by the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association (CCGGA), cotton acreage is expected to be approximately 132,000…
Tips for Planting the Tastiest Strawberries You’ve Ever Grown
More tips for planting the tastiest strawberries you’ve ever grown and are better than store bought. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Another strawberry variety option to plant…
Make Your Next Strawberry Crop Taste Better than Store Bought
…picking them (better yet, smother a few in melted chocolate if your sweet tooth is calling). Planting is easy. And, by growing several different varieties in your strawberry patch or…
Wheatgrass, the Nutritional Powerhouse that is Easy to Grow
…can do it with any wheat seed. The whole process from planting seeds in a jar until the first sprouting of little white tails takes less than ten days. Listen…
Proposed and Coming Changes to Organic National List
…rule becomes effective on March 30 with compliance required over the next two years. There is also a proposed rule to allow paper pots, seed tape, and collars used as planting aids…
Using Soil Blocks for Better Seed Starting
…start seedlings in. It’s inexpensive, easier for transplanting, promotes healthy root systems, and is eco-friendly. And the best part, no transplanting to larger pots. To get started, you will need…
Control of Weeds on the Farm Without Using Chemicals
…weeds year round. A good weed control plan ties right in with building soil fertility and creating the perfect planting environment for your chosen plants to thrive. Before you try…
Plant Materials Center Provides Diverse Climate Plant Solutions
…season cover crops, insectary plantings and soil health. Two outreach events featuring pollinators were hosted in the fall, including a leadership day for local high school students. This included a…
Walnut Outlook Report Highlights Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
…is also likely to remain relatively stable in the coming years. Pricing levels are not projected to have a dramatic impact on either increasing planting or reducing acreage. Supply Chain…
Key Elements to Perk Up a Bleak Winter Garden
…a curtain of green brings structure and style to almost any planting. Fragrant plants in the winter can be a pleasant treat. For example, witch hazel has a sweet fragrance,…
Raspberries, One of the Juiciest Fruits of the Summer to Grow
…and yellow raspberry plants. Buy raspberries bare-root in the spring or as container-grown plants for spring, summer, or autumn planting. Plant them 20 inches apart and rows 5 feet apart….
Soak or Not Soak Seeds Before Planting is the Question
Whether you should or shouldn’t soak your seeds before planting them. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pinterest image Should you soak seeds before putting them in the…