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.
Read MoreAutumn 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.
Read MoreFall is the perfect time for planting wildflowers. Think about it! In nature wildflowers produce their seed in the fall. The seed then falls on the ground, goes dormant during the winter, and then sprouts in the early spring and summer. You can easily replicate this same process.
Read MoreAfter harvesting early-maturing vegetables such as salad greens, radishes, peas and spinach, gardeners can plant other crops in midsummer for fall harvest. Some root crops, greens and other vegetables can be successfully grown from late June, July or even August plantings.
Read MoreI have a confession to make. My wife and I watch The Bachelor. I think I like it more than her, but for totally different reasons. It is the best comedy on television! I think the producers are wise to this. That’s how the crazies stick around for so long! We all know they made Arie keep Krystal around for the ratings. Anyhow, I think Arie should give out colored roses to let the ladies know how he feels. That would really crank the drama up to 11. Here’s why…
Read MoreEver wonder how to grow ginger indoors? Ginger can easily be grown inside and harvested year-round.
Read MoreHippeastrum have large extravagant trumpet shaped blooms on tall thick stems. In general they will produce 2 stems with at least 4 large flowers per stem making an impressive display. Popular around Christmas and New Year, they flower easily and their showy flowers are sure to brighten up any room or Christmas dining table.
Read MoreMaybe you have a new house with no landscaping, or perhaps you are looking to rejuvenate your aging landscape. You need plants that make your home look welcoming, take the curb appeal up a level, and tie the house to the surrounding landscape. You need a good foundation. In fact, that’s what these plantings are called – “foundation beds”.
Read MoreLike many gardeners, I like to save some of my seeds from year to year. Whether it is an heirloom variety or something new, a simple germination test can tell you if you should order replacements.
Read More2016. Where do I begin? … It’s been an … interesting year. On the bright side, here at Bob’s we continued to grow thanks to amazing customers like you! Just this month we broke ground on a totally new facility at our Belpre, OH market. Get ready for some big changes in 2017!
Read MoreDid you know that birding is the second most popular hobby in the US behind gardening? Nearly 1 in 5 Americans are birders!
Read MoreOver the next few weeks we’re going to take a look at late season garden activities. While your summer crops might be done producing, there is still work to be done.
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