Bob’s Blog
Pruning Fruit Trees
Right now is the optimal time to prune your fruit trees. You want to prune during the winter while fruit trees are dormant; however, you should avoid pruning when temperatures are below freezing. The key to keeping trees looking beautiful and productive is annual pruning.
Indoor Fern Care
I’m currently setting in my office looking at a dead fern on my desk. I have a talent for killing ferns. The main culprit is the dry air of winter. Here’s a guide to help you avoid the mistakes I’ve made.
Houseplant Care Basics
Growing houseplants can be a fun and rewarding hobby, as well as a great way to bring a little bit of nature into your home. Here are some tips for growing houseplants successfully.
Preparing Garden Beds for Winter
It's important to "make your bed" and get garden beds ready for their winter slumber. Doing some cleanup and soil work now will help you have an easier start next spring.
Planting Wildflowers in The Fall
With frosts and freezes, it might seem like there's no gardening left to be done. Not so! … There's even seeds that can be sown right now!
Saving Seeds
As a result of the events of the past few years, we are in the midst of a gardening renaissance.