Soon it will be time in our region to begin planting our gardens. Some of you might have already planted seed potatoes. It’s time to break out the tiller and get your hands dirty. If you’re new to gardening, here are some things to consider when tilling up your garden plot.
Read MoreWith spring in the air, I had to talk about one of my favorite cool weather crops – Swiss Chard! Swiss Chard is a leafy green that has a similar flavor to spinach.
Read MoreMy office is stuffed with houseplants here at Bob’s. Many of them have been used as inspiration for videos and blog posts, while others I have received as gifts. They make up a significant part of the general feel of the space. Using houseplants as part of your decor can be a rewarding experience, but there are a few things to consider.
Read MoreIn the last blog post we looked at 2021 home design trends. This week we’re heading outside to look at garden design trends in 2021. Like last week, some of these trends are influenced by COVID-19.
Read MoreIn the middle of winter there’s not much to do out in the garden, but we can always plan for the next growing season. Here are a few simple tools you can use for planning.
Read MoreHere at Bob’s Market, we going to be doing a drawing to celebrate 10-30-20! Now through next week, you can register to win your own tub of Jack’s Classic Blossom Booster!
Read MoreYou might be done gardening for the season, but there is still work to do. A little work now will give your garden a great start for spring planting. Here are some simple steps to get your garden ready for its cozy winter slumber.
Read MoreIt’s that time. Frost is here. I know it’s sad, but there is hope. You can extend the growing season to continue your harvest well into the winter.
Read MoreThis year I went a little crazy with tomatoes. I have close to fifty plants in my garden. I had hoped for a bumper crop that I could freeze and can for future use, but this hasn’t been the best growing season. My tomatoes are ripening at a smaller size than typically expected and ripening more slowly at that. Also, some of them are developing splits in the skin are this last round of much needed rain.
Read MoreThe Dog Days of Summer are upon us, and for many gardeners this means that we will be extra busy. Attempting to nurse your landscape through a heat wave may sometimes seem like a futile task. As many lawns turn a crispy brown and flowers start to wither under the scorching heat, there are a few steps that can be taken to prevent cooking your plants.
Read MoreA water-wise landscape is one that is functional, attractive, and easily maintained in its natural surroundings. A water-wise landscape also helps to conserve water, improves water quality by slowing rain as it falls to the Earth, and helping it soak into the soil.
Read MoreIn our last couple blog posts, we’ve looked at couple of common garden critters that can cause headaches for gardeners. In this post, I wanted to look at some easy solutions to consider. Of course, there’s a whole plethora of animals and bugs that would like a tasty feast so here are some general tips to take care of unwanted guests.
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