Bob’s Blog
Batten Down The Hatches
Change is on the horizon. With winter winds blowing into the region, most of our fall gardening tasks are just about complete. However, here are a few things to consider when battening down the hatches for winter.
Garden Planning Tips
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.
The History of Poinsettias
The plant we know today as the poinsettia has long and interesting history.
Putting Your Garden to Bed
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.
Extending the Growing Season
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.
The Science of Fall Color
Fall is here. There is a bit of a chill in the air this week, and, here in the mid-Ohio valley, the leaves are starting to change. There are a few factors that cause the leaves of deciduous trees to change in the fall, and the science behind that change is pretty … cool.