…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…
Plan Ahead for Bountiful Pumpkin Harvest Next Year
…the 70s and the nights are frost-free before planting pumpkins. You’ll also want to add generous amounts of compost or well-rotted manure to the planting area and dig it into…
Large Shrub or Small Tree Needing to Be on Every Gardeners Wish List
…ribbon-like flowers and releases a spicy scent when it blooms in the fall. Although they are small, witch hazel blossoms are worth planting the shrub. Depending on the species, witch…
Citrus Cost Study Outlines Production in the San Joaquin Valley
…Figures are provided related to orchard planting and establishment, pest control, water needs and costs, and harvest. The study can be a useful tool for growers, as well as bankers…
Planting Spring-Blooming Bulbs in Autumn Provide Color After Winter
The springtime bulbs that you should plant in the fall. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash Planting tulips, daffodils, and other spring-blooming…
Helpful Tips to Getting Started Growing Vanilla Beans
…planting zone. There are different varieties, each having a unique flavor and, as a result, pair better with different dishes. Some options include: Madagascar, Mexican, Indonesian, Tahitian, Indian and Tonga….