…best suited to annuals and portable herbs. If you’re still not sure what you want, think about planting things you like to eat, such as Chives, Rosemary, Thyme, Basil, Cilantro,…
‘Significant Increase’ in Cotton Plantings Projected
Although cotton plantings might have gotten a bit of a late start this year, overall cotton acreage is expected to increase considerably. California cotton is coming off of a strong…
Climbing Vegetables You Can Grow in a Limited Space
…quick-growing plants can flower within just four weeks of planting. The climbing nasturtium is a vining variety that can reach up to 6ft. Train them up trellises or poles, and…
Sterilize Your Soil to Control Bugs and Disease
…sterilizing the soil is the perfect way to get yourself a clean slate. It’s also ideal if you’re planting containers using recycled earth from the garden. I’m Cathy Isom… Sponsored…
Attract Ladybugs to Your Garden
…include a proper source of food and water. Ladybugs eat two things: pesky insects, and pollen. Get started by making your garden more appealing to them by planting, Bronze fennel,…
Growing Your Own Lettuce
…the temperatures begin to rise, stop planting lettuce because most lettuce varieties take 30-60 days until they’re ready to be harvested. Lettuce does prefer to be grown in full sun. …
Follow the Basic Steps for Stewardship of Treated Seed
…equipment to further minimize the amount of dust-off during planting; and implementing an ISO planting equipment standard to better control dust emissions. For more information, visit seed-treatment-guide.com. The Guide to Seed Treatment…
USDA Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…2019 in order to accommodate the 2020 planting season. For the 2019 planting season, the 2018 Farm Bill provides that States, Tribes, and institutions of higher education can continue operating…
The Bleeding Heart Plant and How to Grow it
…in these situations. Add a good amount of well-rotted leaf mold or farmyard manure to the planting hole to help your Bleeding Heart plant grow strong. There aren’t any specific…
April is Get Your Garden Springtime Ready Month
…Garden Springtime Ready Month Some things you should be doing this month to get that garden springtime ready include: planting spinach, peas, onion, lettuce, and radishes. Raspberries and strawberries too,…
Growing Your Own Persimmons
It’s time to think about planting some trees. Cathy Isom lets you know about growing your own Persimmons. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing Your Own Persimmons…
2019 Wine Industry Awards Announced
…nursery made millions of vines available for planting by other wineries in the state and across the nation. He was also ahead of the curve in making wine blends, as…
Common Raised Garden Bed Mistakes
…directly on your raised beds can decimate your garden. Instead of planting the same veggies in the same place year after year, grow healthier plants by rotating your crops. I’m…
Tips for Growing Raspberries
…several different varieties of Raspberries, so choose which ones grow best in your planting zone. Raspberries love the sun, and are happiest with morning ray and a bit of afternoon…