How to care and plant a sweet treat. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sugar Cane is the number one commercially harvested plant in the world. Growing in your…
Growing a Sweet Crop of Berries in a Small Garden Space
Growing a sweet crop in a small garden space. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Even if you only have a small amount of garden space, it’s still possible…
Vegetable Plants that Outshine Others in Summer Heat
The vegetable plants that love the summer heat. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When summer gets cranked up, certain vegetable garden crops naturally outshine others. Sweet potatoes,…
An Ingenious Way to Maximize Your Potato Harvest
An ingenious way to maximize your potato harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. One of the easiest ways to grow potatoes, when space is limited, is by…
Three Easy Methods for Growing Gourmet Potatoes
How to grow gourmet potatoes. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The potato is the vegetable of choice in the United States. On average, Americans devour about 142 pounds…
U.S. Potatoes Get Green Light in Mexico
…full access for American potatoes that was agreed to in various trade agreements. Groups including the National Potato Council (NPC) and Potatoes USA announced their appreciation for the decision. “This…
What Are the Best Pepper Varieties to Grow in the Garden
…and mild. If you’re going for the best sweet peppers, try Bell Boy, California Wonder, Sweet Banana, and Gypsy. Early Pimento is also a gardeners favorite because of their consistent…
Best Carrot Varieties to Grow in the Garden
…sweet and crispy. This heirloom carrot dates back to ancient times. If you can’t decide what color carrot you want to grow, then grow all of the colors! Kaleidoscope is…
Concerns Over Mexico’s Trade Policies Heightened
…U.S.-Mexico trade relationship. Market access for U.S. potatoes in Mexico has been a contentious issue for nearly two decades. Full access for U.S. fresh potatoes had been agreed upon. However,…
Things to Be Planted Now to Kick-Off Spring Gardening
…economical. Try pansies and violas for a sweet color splash. You can plant these in containers or in between emerging bulbs. The roots of most berry plants are most sensitive…
A Magical Night-Growing Plant with a Sweet Fragrance
A magical night-growing plant with a sweet fragrance. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Moonflower Sammy Ray, Wikimedia Commons If you don’t know about the Moonflower, you’re in…
Value of Utilized Production of California Vegetables
…crops showed increases. Multiple types of lettuce, broccoli, tomatoes, cantaloupe, and sweet potatoes all experienced various levels of growth in utilized production value. Plantings were also down in 2020, with…
Wild Edible Plants You Can Transform into a Cooking and Baking Flour
…them. Chestnuts, too. Which, when made into flour, is sweet and light and incredibly good in cakes. Hazelnuts, Walnuts, Pecan, and Beech Nuts can all be made into flour. Different…
Intriguing and Flavorful Ingredient Used for Cooking
…as caramelized mushrooms. Black garlic tastes distinctly sweet and syrupy with hints of balsamic vinegar. The chemical make-up of black garlic has been transformed by an aging process that changes…