Bob’s Blog
Growing Herbs Indoors
Spring 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.
Valentine's Rose Alternatives
Get ready for The Great Valentine’s Day Rose Shortage of 2022!
Growing with Artificial Light
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?
Caring for Poinsettias
Waaaaay 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.
Pansies Ain't No Pansies
To 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.
Fall Flower Ideas
With 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.