…season cover crops, insectary plantings and soil health. Two outreach events featuring pollinators were hosted in the fall, including a leadership day for local high school students. This included a…
Walnut Outlook Report Highlights Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
…is also likely to remain relatively stable in the coming years. Pricing levels are not projected to have a dramatic impact on either increasing planting or reducing acreage. Supply Chain…
Key Elements to Perk Up a Bleak Winter Garden
…a curtain of green brings structure and style to almost any planting. Fragrant plants in the winter can be a pleasant treat. For example, witch hazel has a sweet fragrance,…
Raspberries, One of the Juiciest Fruits of the Summer to Grow
…and yellow raspberry plants. Buy raspberries bare-root in the spring or as container-grown plants for spring, summer, or autumn planting. Plant them 20 inches apart and rows 5 feet apart….
Soak or Not Soak Seeds Before Planting is the Question
Whether you should or shouldn’t soak your seeds before planting them. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pinterest image Should you soak seeds before putting them in the…
Getting Rid of Little Pests that Cause Big Problems Naturally
…offensive. Rosemary and thyme are both in the mint family, so their aroma helps to deter snails, slugs, and other dangerous pests. Planting them near your garden beds makes this…
Bitter Melon is a Prolific Vining Plant in Many Varieties
…has a mellower taste compared to some other varieties. It’s also a prolific fruiter, ready for harvest about 60 days after planting, so it’s a good one for the impatient…
Start the New Year with New Year’s Garden Resolutions
…Starting with planting. Mix and match plants like never before. Figure out which plants work well together, and also work best in your area. Another resolution could be to check…
Easy to Grow Medicinal Must-Have Plant for the Garden
…much thrives on neglect. It doesn’t need to be fertilized unless your soil is incredibly depleted. If you’re planting new seeds or transplanting seedlings, then work some compost into the…
Unique and Tasty Veggie to Consider Growing
…legal in your area before planting. Because it can take over a garden, consider growing common ice plants in large containers in a greenhouse or outside where they get full…
Hemp Producers Get Support With Improved Crop Insurance
…plants per acre. This requirement was added to align direct-seeded hemp with the common farming practice for transplanted Cannabidiol (CBD) of transplanting at least 1,200 live plants per acre. About…
Best Flowering Plants to Brighten Up the Winter Months
…in your garden, even through the winter. Camellias are a popular landscape plant you can keep the show going from winter to spring by planting varieties with different bloom times….
Easy to Grow Nutritious, Tasty, Vegetable
…of green for extra color in your garden and in the kitchen. The green bean growing season is a long one. Start planting your green beans any time after the…
Perfect Time to Start Planning and Planting for Spring Garden
…time to start planning and planting spring bulbs, perennials and more before winter sets in. The cooler temperatures are easier on both plants and gardeners, but the soil is still…