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.
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Over the past few years America has become obsessed with one thing during the fall season. Pumpkin spice! Everything from coffee to soap is now available in pumpkin spice, but what exactly is that spice? It’s actually a mixture of cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, and nutmeg with nutmeg and cinnamon making up the primary ingredients. Spices have always been important throughout history, and a prime example is the amazing history of nutmeg.
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Change is on the horizon. With winter winds blowing into the region, most of our fall gardening tasks are just about complete. However, here are a few things to consider when battening down the hatches for winter.
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As gardeners, fall leaves are perhaps our most abundant crop. A few years ago we covered five uses for fall leaves. Let's take a look at some of the other many uses for fall leaves.
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Here at Bob's we offer a wide selection of pumpkins that are perfect for carving. This weekend set some spooky time aside to carve up the creepiest of Halloween decorations. Here are some tips to get the most out of your carving experience.
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With leaves starting to change, now is the perfect time to take some beautiful photos as summer's green leaves reveal their autumn splendor. Over the next few weeks we'll be experiencing peak color here in the Mid-Ohio Valley.
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The apple is the pomaceous fruit of the apple tree, species Malus domestica in the rose family (Rosaceae). It is one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits, and the most widely known of the many members of genus Malus that are used by humans. The tree originated in Western Asia, where its wild ancestor, the Alma, is still found today.
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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.
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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.
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Last 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.
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This week we had a visit from Terry Burhans at WCHS for a Road Trippin segment that aired this morning. Plan your next road trip to Bob’s Market too!
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Grapes are perhaps one of the easiest fruit crops to grow. Once established they are easy to maintain with occasional training of vines and seasonal trimming. It takes newly planted grapes about three years to produce their first good crop.
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