Bob’s Blog
Planting Fall Bulbs
Spring is just around the corner. Really! Here at Bob’s we have baby, thumb-sized ferns that will be massive hanging baskets in 8 months. When the snow starts flying, we will be busy growing flowers for spring. Right now you can plant crops for spring too. Now is the time to plant bulbs for a splash of spring color.
Dividing Peonies in the Fall
Fall is not just about harvesting and preparing for winter; it's also an excellent period for rejuvenating your garden by dividing perennials like peonies.
Root Cellaring
In an era where refrigeration and modern preservation techniques dominate, there's a charming resurgence in the age-old practice of root cellaring.
Unprecedented Drought Grips Mid-Ohio Valley: A Closer Look at 2024's Water Crisis
As we navigate through the summer of 2024, the Mid-Ohio Valley finds itself in the throes of what has been described as an exceptional drought, marking a historic event for the region's environment.
Fall Pollinator Plants: How to Keep Your Garden Buzzing Into Autumn
Fall is a critical time for bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects as they prepare for the colder months ahead.
The Basics of Freezing Produce
Freezing is an excellent way to preserve fresh vegetables at home. Freezing does not sterilize food; the extreme cold simply retards growth of microorganisms and slows down changes that affect quality or cause spoilage in food.