Vegetables growing in a garden including Broccoli, Rhubarb, Cabbage and Red Cabbage The best companion plants when planting broccoli in your home garden. That’s coming up on This Land of…
Health Bite: Diet Myths
…still a wise choice. Most experts agree on the following: Eat mostly whole foods Choose high quality protein sources Fruits and vegetables are good Stick with high nutrient density (fewer…
Project to Advance the Potential of Robotic Harvesting in Strawberries
…are currently in nurseries in Northern California. After harvesting them sometime in the fall, they will be planted in Oxnard and Santa Maria. “We’ll start getting the first fruits off…
Things to Do Now to Get a Head Start on the Fall Garden
…us there’s still much work to do in the garden. Including, getting it ready for fall crops. Take some time to remove spent vegetables such as summer squash and bean…
Health Bite: Which Diet is Best?
…whole, minimally processed food, focusing on animal products and produce, including a variety of fruits and vegetables. If anyone tells you not to eat produce on a diet, run in…
Vegetables to Grow for Herbivore Pets and Companions
The parbest vegetables to grow for Herbivore pets and companions. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Alexas_Fotos from Pixabay If you have herbivore pets such as rabbits,…
Fruit and Vegetable Trade Increases in First Part of 2021
Trade statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) paint an interesting picture for American fruits and vegetables. USDA data shows that between January and May of this year, imports…
Big Changes to Coachella Agriculture Over the Past 30 Years
…watch growers leave the area over the years. Based in Coachella, Prime Time International is a year-round supplier of bell peppers and also grows winter vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and…
Small Space Gardening Doesn’t Have to Be a Struggle
…strategically pairing fruits, vegetables and flowers. Plant flowers that will attract beneficial bugs that will pollinate the vegetables. They can also deter harmful insects resulting in better growing conditions and…
Crabapples Might be Worth Growing at Home
…issues of orchard apples, they are wily cousins that can survive a bit better. Like many fruits, particularly ones that are on the sour side, crabapples make for tasty jellies…
Health Bite: Protein and Fat Loss
…day everyday? Of course not. To function properly, we need plenty of water, fruits and vegetables, fiber, and fat. Additionally, adequate sleep and stress reduction play massive roles in overall…
Improving EU Trade Relationship to Benefit U.S. Ag Exporters
…many American ag producers. U.S. vegetables, cotton, and nuts were among the products incurring hefty tariff increases. Several agricultural groups have issued support of the recent development to improve U.S.-EU…
Vegetables to Plant for a Bountiful Fall Harvest
Some vegetables you can plant now for your fall harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Just as the summer garden gets in full swing, it’s time to start…
Vegetable Plants that Outshine Others in Summer Heat
…down production when warm summer nights arrive, many of the smaller, hotter types produce well straight through. Okra is one of the most self-sufficient summer vegetables because of its love…