Bob’s Blog
Growing Dye Gardens
Onions, turmeric, beets.
Sound like the beginning of a recipe? It could be, but it is also something completely different: A list of ingredients to naturally dye textiles.
September Garden Crops
Fall is just around the corner, but that doesn't mean the gardening season is over. There are plenty of cool weather garden crops that can be planted right now.
Pressing Plant Specimens
Have you ever studied a leaf or flower closely? They are beautiful! The patterns formed by their veins, their unique outlines, and their radiant color in autumn make them something worth collecting. Collecting and pressing plant specimens is a hobby many people enjoy.
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.
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.