…water in the morning but they don’t like to have their leaves watered because their large foliage is susceptible to mildew. These fruits are largely water, so it does play…
Exotic Fruits to Try and Why
Cathy Isom fills us in about some exotic fruits to try and why. That’s coming up on this Land of Ours. Exotic Fruits to Try and Why It’s unsure of…
NIFA Invests $35 Million in Specialty Crop Research
…They foster a competitive U.S. industry that offers abundant, nutritious, safe, and affordable food sources.” Specialty crops are defined as fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and horticulture and…
Grow Veggies Differently-Hydroponics
…Simply put, hydroponics could produce more food locally, just about anywhere and with little space. And with less natural resources. Some of the fruits and veggies that grow best hydroponically…
Agri View: Florida Carrots
Everett Griner talks about Florida farmers growing carrots in today’s Agri View. Florida Carrots If you wrote down the 10 healthiest vegetables grown in America carrots would certainly be in…
One of Summer’s Favorite Fruits – Watermelon
Cathy Isom has some great tips about the best way to buy, cut and store one of Summer’s favorite fruits. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. One of…
Plant Now for Fall Harvest
…planted in the dog days of summer in order to mature before the first frost of fall. Unlike frost-sensitive “warm season” crops, most fall vegetables will continue to produce until…
Reasons to Buy Local
…Sure, the one-stop shopping can be convenient, but not if you’re looking for fresh, local produce. You won’t always find local fresh fruits and veggies at those big box chain…
Small Container Gardening
…nutritious, homegrown vegetables in sturdy, simple containers. Container gardening can be done on a windowsill, patio, balcony, doorstep, or any space that will provide sufficient sunlight. Some vegetables that are…
Agri View: Who Started Farming?
…fruits and vegetables. And, the original planting of clover, alfalfa, and other small grains. But, most of the crops that fed the people originated with the Indians. Wild game was…
Easy Fruits and Veggies to Grow in Pots
Cathy Isom has some easy fruits and veggies we can grow in pots. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Easy Fruits and Veggies to Grow in Pots Let’s…
Agri View: Reducing Food Waste
…under 3 billion pounds. And, there are another 20 billion pounds of fruits and vegetables left on the trees, or in the fields, or plowed under. It isn’t just household…
Funding to Encourage SNAP Participants to Purchase Healthy Foods
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced 32 grants totaling $16.8 million to help Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants increase their purchases of fruits and vegetables. The program is…
Pick and Store Your Green Beans
Cathy Isom has some tips about how to pick and store one of the top 10 favorite vegetables in America. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pick and…