The Sunflower is one of the most popular genera of flowers for the garden and is one reason it was chosen as the annual in National Garden Bureau’s 2021 Year of the Sunflower.
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Right now, my eyes are on fire … but I’m used to it. Like many people I suffer from seasonal allergies. This might come as a surprise considering you see me in videos each week working in the garden or out in the greenhouse. Part of having allergies is learning to live with them.
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To most gardeners, dandelions are a nuisance that invades our beautiful lawns and gardens. However, that wasn’t always the case. In fact, dandelions were intentionally introduced to North America by European settlers. Why?!?!?!
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Soon it will be time in our region to begin planting our gardens. Some of you might have already planted seed potatoes. It’s time to break out the tiller and get your hands dirty. If you’re new to gardening, here are some things to consider when tilling up your garden plot.
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With spring in the air, I had to talk about one of my favorite cool weather crops – Swiss Chard! Swiss Chard is a leafy green that has a similar flavor to spinach.
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My office is stuffed with houseplants here at Bob’s. Many of them have been used as inspiration for videos and blog posts, while others I have received as gifts. They make up a significant part of the general feel of the space. Using houseplants as part of your decor can be a rewarding experience, but there are a few things to consider.
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In the last blog post we looked at 2021 home design trends. This week we’re heading outside to look at garden design trends in 2021. Like last week, some of these trends are influenced by COVID-19.
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In the middle of winter there’s not much to do out in the garden, but we can always plan for the next growing season. Here are a few simple tools you can use for planning.
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Here at Bob’s Market, we going to be doing a drawing to celebrate 10-30-20! Now through next week, you can register to win your own tub of Jack’s Classic Blossom Booster!
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You might be done gardening for the season, but there is still work to do. A little work now will give your garden a great start for spring planting. Here are some simple steps to get your garden ready for its cozy winter slumber.
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It’s that time. Frost is here. I know it’s sad, but there is hope. You can extend the growing season to continue your harvest well into the winter.
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This year I went a little crazy with tomatoes. I have close to fifty plants in my garden. I had hoped for a bumper crop that I could freeze and can for future use, but this hasn’t been the best growing season. My tomatoes are ripening at a smaller size than typically expected and ripening more slowly at that. Also, some of them are developing splits in the skin are this last round of much needed rain.
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