
Bob’s Blog

Pothos Plant Care
A native of Polynesia, pothos plant (epiremnum aureum) has become perhaps one of the most ubiquitous indoor plants. It is so easy to care for that is has become as common in offices as water coolers and copiers.

Anthurium: Plant With A Big Heart
Every Valentine’s Day I face a dilemma. My wife is allergic to flowers. Roses are a nice gesture, but usually result in sneezing. Last year I wanted to find a hypoallergenic solution that would also be an undeniably Valentines-esque gift.

African Violet Care
Sainpaulias, commonly known as African Violets, are a genus of herbaceous perennial flowering plants native to Tanzania and southeastern Kenya. Typically, African Violets are grown as a houseplant.

Grow BIG: Huge Indoor Plants
While some people look for unique houseplants, some folks want to grow big. There’s a wide (and tall) selection of massive houseplants to choose from. Here are some of the “big” names on the houseplant scene right now.

#FOMO: Five Unique Houseplants
#FOMO a.k.a. “Fear of Missing Out” is something growers and garden centers didn’t expect to see a few years ago with the Instagram-fueled rise of houseplants. Some old favorites, like snake plant, are enjoying a comeback, but there is also a push to find the photogenic weird and wonderful. Here are five unique houseplants you probably haven’t seen.

Celebrating 50 Years
Fifty years ago Robert and Corena Barnitz opened a small, roadside produce market. Today, with nearly 25 acres under roof, Bob’s Market is proud to be ranked among the top greenhouses in the U.S. Get ready to celebrate 50 years of flowers, friends, and family with us in 2020.