Bob’s Blog
The Cornucopia: Thanksgiving’s Connection to Ancient Mythology
When I was a child, I was always intrigued by one particular decoration around the holidays. Many decorations, like candy canes at Christmas, have a story behind them, but I had never heard the story of these weird, cone-shaped baskets we see decorating tables at Thanksgiving. Later in school I learned that they were called “cornucopia” or “horn of plenty” and associated with the blessing of a good harvest.
The History of Pumpkin Pie
It’s hard to imagine an American Thanksgiving table without the ubiquitous orange-crusted custard made from strained, spiced and twice-cooked squash.
Getting Water Features Ready for Winter
Winter is on its way and its icy grasp can easily damage water features in your garden. Water expands 8% when it freezes. This expansion packs enough force to crack solid rock! We definitely need to keep this in mind when getting our water features ready for winter.
How to Build a Paver Patio
Patios are a valuable asset to any home's property. Nothing can be better than enjoying fresh air and a beautifully landscaped yard in the company of family and guests or simply finding quiet time to yourself with a book and a glass of iced tea.
Hobby Greenhouses
You don’t need 25 acres under roof like us to enjoy the benefits of a greenhouse, and you’ll be surprised how simple hobby greenhouses can be. This week we’ll take a look at three different levels of building your own greenhouse.
Time to Build
With fall and winter approaching, now is the perfect time to start planning projects for the otherwise pretty boring gardening season that is winter in our region. So what can you do in the garden during the fall and winter? Aside from organizing tools and tidying up garden beds, you can also build stuff!