The weather is getting warmer. If you’re new to gardening, you might be wondering what you should be doing so that you will have a beautiful garden when summer comes around. Is it too early to start planting? What do you need to do to get ready for the even warmer weather that’s coming?
Read MoreThis week our own John Morgan joined the WVU Extension’s Moutaineer FarmTalk to talk about starting seeds at home.
Read MoreI have been gardening all winter. Fresh lettuce, kale, herbs, peas, tomatoes, and even violas freshly harvested each week.
Read MoreSpring is teasing us. Warm one day, snow the next – I want to garden! I want to get my hands dirty! Do you feel the same way? Here’s a project for you.
Read MoreI’m not a fan of winter. The cold doesn’t bother me, it’s the darkness. S.A.D., seasonal affective disorder, can have some serious effects like weight gain, tiredness, and general depression and moodiness. However, there are ways to combat its effects. Sun exposure or phototherapy is the best treatment. One of the benefits of working for a greenhouse is that it is 75 degrees and sunny every day. What about our plants? Do they need extra light too?
Read MoreOver the last few years we have seen gardening trends shift as people were forced to stay home. This led many people to discover the joy of gardening.
Read MoreOver the last couple weeks, we have asked for your gardening/outdoor resolutions for 2022. We got a bunch of responses! Let’s take a look at some of them.
Read MoreChange is on the horizon. With winter winds blowing into the region, most of our fall gardening tasks are just about complete. However, here are a few things to consider when battening down the hatches for winter.
Read MoreHere at Bob's we offer a wide selection of pumpkins that are perfect for carving. This weekend set some spooky time aside to carve up the creepiest of Halloween decorations. Here are some tips to get the most out of your carving experience.
Read MoreThe apple is the pomaceous fruit of the apple tree, species Malus domestica in the rose family (Rosaceae). It is one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits, and the most widely known of the many members of genus Malus that are used by humans. The tree originated in Western Asia, where its wild ancestor, the Alma, is still found today.
Read MoreTo the new gardener, planting pansies now may seem like a futile effort considering that the first frosts of fall are looming on the horizon. Despite their name, pansies are a hardy plant that can thrive in seemingly sub-arctic temperatures. Pansies also have a rich history.
Read MoreWith autumn just around the corner, it might seem like the gardening season is coming to an end. However, now is the perfect time to bring a splash of fall color into your landscape to welcome the changing seasons. I know you’ll fall for these plants that are sure to get you thinking about falling leaves, cozy fireplaces, and pumpkin-spiced everything.
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