Bob’s Blog
Indoor Fern Care
I’m currently setting in my office looking at a dead fern on my desk. I have a talent for killing ferns. The main culprit is the dry air of winter. Here’s a guide to help you avoid the mistakes I’ve made.
Houseplant Care Basics
Growing houseplants can be a fun and rewarding hobby, as well as a great way to bring a little bit of nature into your home. Here are some tips for growing houseplants successfully.
Mountaineer FarmTalk: Starting Seeds at Home
This week our own John Morgan joined the WVU Extension’s Moutaineer FarmTalk to talk about starting seeds at home.
Hydroponic Gardening
I have been gardening all winter. Fresh lettuce, kale, herbs, peas, tomatoes, and even violas freshly harvested each week.
Growing Herbs Indoors
Spring is teasing us. Warm one day, snow the next – I want to garden! I want to get my hands dirty! Do you feel the same way? Here’s a project for you.
Growing with Artificial Light
I’m not a fan of winter. The cold doesn’t bother me, it’s the darkness. S.A.D., seasonal affective disorder, can have some serious effects like weight gain, tiredness, and general depression and moodiness. However, there are ways to combat its effects. Sun exposure or phototherapy is the best treatment. One of the benefits of working for a greenhouse is that it is 75 degrees and sunny every day. What about our plants? Do they need extra light too?