…They can have a fluffy texture or creamy or waxy. Three easy methods for growing potatoes at home are: Conventional hilling – digging a deep trench and planting seeds about…
Beating and Treating Common Grape Pests and Diseases
…against these hungry pests and diseases is to prevent them in the first place. Use dormant sprays, prune and destroy effected parts immediately, and try planting new vines that are resistant…
California Rice Acreage to Decline by One-Fifth Due to Drought
…at a value of nearly $847 million. With planting reason underway, many growers have decided that the state’s dismal water outlook will not support the amount of acreage of years…
Cactus Pear Shows Potential as Climate Resilient Commercial Crop
…of biofuels. Other evaluations of cactus pear will include the potential for automating the planting and harvesting process. Each area of research will be part of the overall economic analysis…
Global Beef Industry Has Potential to Reduce Emission Levels by Half
…strategies. Better carbon sequestration can also be achieved through intensive rotational grazing, selective planting of forage plants, and reforestation. Data from U.S. production shows that efficiency strategies were not as…
Identifying and Controlling a Deadly Plant Disease
…home. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Identifying and Controlling a Deadly Plant Disease Agrobacterium tumefaciens enters the plant through wounds made during grafting, planting, or…
Industry Groups Support Reintroduction of HAULS Act
…for more flexibility outside of planting and harvesting seasons which can vary from state to state. The legislation would also authorize a 150 air-mile exemption to HOS requirements on the…
Things to Be Planted Now to Kick-Off Spring Gardening
Things you should be planting right now to kick off spring gardening. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Whether you’re dabbling with cool-annuals or want to start a veggie…
Supercharge Raised Gardening Beds with Keyhole Gardening
…the name) to allow for easy access to the entire plot. In the middle of the plot sits a basket for composting and watering. The planting bed can be filled…
Tips for Starting Vegetable and Flower Seeds Indoors
…container and choosing the right soil that’s made for seed-starting is also important. When planting multiple seeds, be sure to label them. Also, keep seeds covered during the germination process…
Creating a Garden that Appeals to All of the Senses
…planting can help make it feel like a more enclosed and nurturing space. Combine different colors. Some colors will provide a soothing space or a riot of color that will…
Chores Needing to Be Done in the Garden in March
…the Pacific Northwest region have work to do. Such as setting out nontoxic slug bait, buying seedlings for warm-weather crops, as well as planting cabbage and cauliflower. Days are getting warmer,…
When Will It Be Safe to Start Planting Plants and Seed Outside
When it’s safe to start planting outside. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When the minutes of daylight starts to increase in winter, so does the yearning to…
Wildflowers to Consider Planting in Your Garden for Pollinators
What you need to know about planting wildflowers in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) on Swamp Milkweed Wildflower (Asclepias incarnata) The…