…healthy future.” Focus points of the Protein PACT include optimizing the contributions made to healthy land, air, and water, along with ensuring product safety. The initiative also focuses on supporting…
Plant that’s a Sure Bet for Bringing Pollinators to the Garden
The sure bet for bringing pollinators to your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Bee Balm (Monarda) Whether you call it bee balm, monarda, bergamot, or Oswego tea,…
Bats are Nocturnal Creatures Providing Natural Pollination and Pest Control
How to attract bats to your yard. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Two fox bats hanging upside down on a tree After dark, Bats are nocturnal creatures that…
Tropical and Exotic Plants to Keep Your Property Private
…It’s recommended that you plant them in raised planters though, as they can quickly take over large swaths of landscape. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Tropical…
Task Force Seeks More Favorable Gene Editing Regulations
…American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) and the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU). The task force details the many regulatory challenges inhibiting development in the area of…
Best Plants for Making Your Property More Private
Some of the best plants for making your property more private. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Emerald Green Arborvitae Pinterest Star Jasmine Pinterest Image Now that you’ve done…
Transform the Backyard into Your Own Private Oasis
What you need to know about backyard plants for making your property more private. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’re hoping to transform your backyard into an…
Tips for Removing Deep Rooted Shrubs from the Garden
How to remove deep rooted shrubs from your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’re looking to give your landscape a new look, you may need to…
Small Space Gardening Doesn’t Have to Be a Struggle
Tips for edible gardens in small spaces. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Gardening in small spaces doesn’t have to be a struggle. Maximize your minimal gardening space by…
Suggestions for Squeezing a Garden onto a Small Deck or Patio
Some ways to squeeze a garden on to your small deck or patio. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Starting a garden can be a challenge if your deck…
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…
Partnerships Sought for Restoring Wetland Ecosystems
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking partners for wetland ecosystem restoration on agricultural land. A total of $17 million is being invested through the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership…
Crabapples Might be Worth Growing at Home
Why crabapples might be worth growing at home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Daniel M. Hendricks-Flickr Lake Lou-Flickr The term crabapple tree refers to pretty much any…
Best Method to Change the Color of Your Hydrangeas
How to change the color of your Hydrangeas. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Heidelbergerin from Pixabay If purchasing a hydrangea for the first time and you…