Bob’s Blog
Growing Microgreens at Home
Over the next few weeks we’re going to talk about foods you can grow inside during the winter. One of the absolute easiest vegetables to grow on the kitchen windowsill is microgreens — the perfect topping for any quick salad.
Houseplant Care Basics
Last week we talked about ways you can reconnect with nature in 2019. One of the ways you can reconnect is to bring the outdoors inside. Over the next few weeks we’re going to look at unique projects and plants to keep your indoor spaces a green, lush oasis.
Five Ways to Use Fall Leaves
It's a weekend ritual in most neighborhoods: the raking and bagging of autumn leaves. And it is repeated, week after week until, at last, the last leaf has fallen.
Amazing Pumpkin Facts
Pumpkins are a plant with an interesting history. Originally cultivated in the Americas, they are now enjoyed throughout the world both for their festive appearance and also as a food source.
Overwintering Tropical Hibiscus Indoors
Earlier this week I got a message from Darren and Tiffini. They were looking for tips on bringing their hibiscus inside for winter. Nothing adds a lovely tropical flare quite like a tropical hibiscus. While hibiscus plants will do fine outdoors in the summer in most areas, they need to be protected in the winter.
Fall Garden Tasks
Autumn is here, and soon we’ll start seeing cooler temperatures as winter approaches. October is the perfect time to start preparing for the transition to freezing temperatures. Here are some fall tasks that will help prepare your garden for winter.