I’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 MoreWaaaaay back in 2009 we posted our first video to YouTube. It was about caring for poinsettia. Aside from having great information, it helped launch our online presence.
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.
Read MoreLast week we shared a blog post about caring for mums. Kelly Stover asked if mums can be grown indoor in a container. Sure! They can be grown inside; however, the answer to that question is actually a bit complicated.
Read MorePlant breeders around the world are constantly working to develop new varieties and improve existing varieties. It typically takes 3 to 5 years to develop a new variety. Even then there's no guarantee it will be a commercial success. That's where trial gardens come in.
Read MoreThis week, I constructed the beds from treated 8 x 12s to make 4 foot by 8 foot beds. This way I could get by with using only 3 boards for each bed and only needing to make a single cut for each one. Easy!
Read MoreThis past weekend I started on a project that has been years in the making.
Read MoreOne of my early memories as a child is setting in the hayfield with grandpa as he showed me different plants. I have a clear memory of him cutting off a plant with his pocket knife and it oozing out a thick white sap.
Read MoreThe process of deadheading flowers is very simple. As the blooms begin to fade, pinch or cut off the flower stem below the spent flower and just above the first set of full, healthy leaves. Repeat with all the dead or fading flowers on the plant.
Read MoreVerbena plants are normally very tolerant of heat and drought, but grow best if they are given plenty of water when they are actively growing.
Read MoreHere at Bob’s Market we grow lots of hanging baskets … over 100,000 this year alone! In this post we’ll take a look at some basic care tips that can be used for all hanging baskets. We follow these basic tips at Bob’s, and they will guarantee great results.
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