
Bob’s Blog

Those Weird Names Scientists Use
Have you ever watched a gardening TV show only to have no idea what plants they're talking about because they use the Latin names? What are those names and why do scientists and professionals in the horticultural industry use them?

Plan a Trip to A Garden Near You
Here, in the Mid-Ohio Valley, we are just a few hours from multiple conservatories, botanical gardens, and other great places to relax, recharge, and get inspired.

Wet Summer Disease on Tomatoes
Earlier this week, I received some troubling photos from Cynthia, one of our readers. The photos featured tomato leaves that were yellowing, wilting, and spotted.
On The Road: Cultivate 22
This weekend join Bob’s Market online as we head to Columbus, OH for the Cultivate 2022 conference and trade show.

Certifying Your Own Sanctuary
You can create your own certified wildlife habitat! Whether you have a large tract of land or just a small lot, there are many state and national certification programs to recognize your efforts as a gardener and budding conservationist.

Plant Sanctuaries
Around the world we have sanctuaries, land set aside for endangered species where they can't be hunted. Typically, sanctuaries for endangered animals come to mind. However, plants can become endangered species too. In fact, we have some threatened species of plants right here in our region.