New federal rules to protect navigable waters promise to provide the certainty farmers and ranchers need to maintain agricultural production and enhance the land under their care, the California Farm…
Ag Groups Applaud New WOTUS Rule Definition
…land-owners. The days are gone when the Federal Government can claim a small farm pond on private land as navigable waters,” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said in a…
Plants to Brighten Your Outdoor Patio Space
Cathy Isom has a bit of information about some plants to brighten up your outdoor patio space. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Plants to Brighten Your Outdoor…
Creating a Backyard Tropical Paradise
Whether you have a small space, or acres of land, Cathy Isom has tips for creating a tropical paradise in your backyard. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours….
Tropical Plant that is Practically Pest Free
Cathy Isom has a bit of information about a wonderful tropical plant that is practically pest free and drought resistant. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Tropical Plant that…
California Almond Community Announces Five-Point Pollinator Protection Plan
…Sustainability Program. August 2019. 3 Ramesh Sagili. Oregon State University, Department of Horticulture. 4 USDA-ERS. Land Use, Land Cover, and Pollinator Health: A Review and Trend Analysis. June 2017. 5…
Plants That Work Best for Your Rock Garden
…on This Land of Ours. In rock gardens, plants take center stage, so it’s important to choose wisely and carefully. So-called “rock garden plants” are not part of a botanical…
Adding a Beautiful Rock Garden to Your Yard
Cathy Isom gives you some tips for adding a rock garden to your yard. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Rock gardens can range from sprawling to naturalistic…
How to Build a Rain Garden in Your Yard
In this installment of rain gardens, Cathy Isom gives you a few tips about how to build a rain garden in your yard. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours….
Considerations When Building a Rain Garden
Cathy Isom continues her series on rain gardens by giving you just a few considerations when building a rain garden in your yard. That’s coming up on This Land of…
Why a Rain Garden is Needed in Your Yard
…their yard. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Why a Rain Garden is Needed in Your Yard A rain garden is designed so that the water is sent into…
Methods for Successful Plant Propagation
Cathy Isom discusses several different methods, and gives you some foolproof methods for successful plant propagation. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Methods for Successful Plant Propagation Plant propagation…
Hot Gardening Trends for the New Year
…and better gardens this year. She gives us the hot gardening trends for the new year. That’s coming up on this Land of Ours. Hot Gardening Trends for the New Year…
USDA Invites Input on Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Rule
…Farm Bill. “Through easements, agricultural landowners are protecting agricultural lands from development, restoring grazing lands and returning wetlands to their natural conditions,” NRCS Chief Matthew Lohr said. “The new changes…