Bob’s Blog
Garden Tools That Changed The World
Gardening has shaped the world around us. Since the beginning of time we have been gardening, and our gardening tools have found use well beyond the fields. It is amazing what you can do with a stick. Add a bit of steel to the end of that stick and you can change the world … or at least conquer it.
Viral Victory Gardens
We are at war. The enemy is invisible, and we know the best way to fight it is to stay home. It’s extremely hard, we’re all wading into the unknown together … apart.
Planting Potatoes
During the winter, I read a great book about one man’s life and death struggle … to grow potatoes. It turns out all you need to survive on Mars is potatoes, water, oxygen, and a supply of Disco music. In this post we’re going to help you bring out your inner Mark Watney as we take a look at growing potatoes.
Gardening is NOT Cancelled
Gardening is not cancelled this year. In fact, it’s probably one of the healthiest things you can be doing right now.
Sprouting Garlic Indoors
Garlic, although some might find its stench overwhelming, I love the stuff. There is something just so irresistible about the aroma of roasted garlic. It is so captivating with its powerful notes, and it has long been used as a flavor booster in foods all over the world. It has the power to liven up any dish and treat some of the most common ailments.
Pruning Young Trees
Fruit trees such as apples, pears, cherries and plums need regular pruning in their first few years to develop healthy growth and properly spaced branches. Then they should only require minor pruning there-after.