…supermarket demand and higher retail food prices in 2020 and 2021, compared to pre-pandemic prices in 2019.” The shopping list for Farm Bureau’s informal survey includes turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes,…
Plant Powerfully Fragrant Flowers and Shrubs
…flowers in late spring. Deep green leaves of Burkwood Osmanthus provide high contrast of small, white, sweetly fragrant flowers. Because of its sweet scent, it makes a great shrub near…
Growing the Unusual and Delicious Pink Lemonade Blueberry
Growing an unusual and delicious fruit in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pink Lemonade blueberries have a sweet, mild, flowery flavor and a pretty pink…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-08-21
…potato trials, and a report on the upcoming deadline for COVID assistance for farmers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen to previous…
Health Bite: Fall Season Vegetables
…little sweet, at least for a vegetable! According to the USDA National Nutrient Database, one cup of cubed butternut squash is 82 calories and 6 grams of fiber. It’s a…
Pests That Can Plague Your Corn Crop
…autumn so birds can eat the worms, maggots, and larvae nesting in them. Additionally, you can bait these worms and maggots with potatoes. Spear potato slices on sticks and nestle…
Best and Worst Companions for Your Guava Crop
…Plants for Guava trees include: citrus trees, chives, marigold, comfrey, and borage. Some of the worst companion plants are cucumber, egg plant, and potato. For all of their hardiness, guava…
Type of Melons Known for Their Sweet, Enticing Flavor
…orange flesh. Sarah’s Choice have a super creamy sweet flavor that melts in your mouth and smells really good. Hannah’s Choice is another hybrid and has a rich sweet taste…
Breadfruit is Historically Significant Fruit with Many Uses
…little like a potato. Breadfruit can be found growing worldwide, used for food, medicine, boat building, and to prevent erosion of hillsides. All parts of the tree are used, and…
Growing One of the Tastiest Tropical Fruits on the Planet
…for a sweet addition to savory dishes. You can also juice them. If you’re curious about growing Mangosteen, it’s a lengthy process and make take up to 15 years to…
Companion Planting Improves Flavor, Yield, and Health of Onions
…onions. Plant fenugreek with onion for larger, more flavorful bulbs. Grow onion with marigold, fennel, carrots, tomato, potato, peppers, or okra to increase yields and to limit Thrips damage by…
Toughest Ground Covers to Solve the Worst Garden Problems
…terrific in small or tight spaces, between garden stones, or in a trough garden. The best groundcover for shady spots are Sweet Woodruff, Ajuga, and Lamium. Besides staying green throughout…
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…
July 4th Cookout Cost Stable Compared to Year Ago
…pork chops, chicken breasts, homemade potato salad, pork & beans, strawberries, potato chips and fresh-squeezed lemonade with ice cream and chocolate chip cookies for dessert. The year-to-year direction of the…