Bob’s Blog
Gardening is NOT Cancelled
Gardening is not cancelled this year. In fact, it’s probably one of the healthiest things you can be doing right now.
Sprouting Garlic Indoors
Garlic, although some might find its stench overwhelming, I love the stuff. There is something just so irresistible about the aroma of roasted garlic. It is so captivating with its powerful notes, and it has long been used as a flavor booster in foods all over the world. It has the power to liven up any dish and treat some of the most common ailments.
Pruning Young Trees
Fruit trees such as apples, pears, cherries and plums need regular pruning in their first few years to develop healthy growth and properly spaced branches. Then they should only require minor pruning there-after.
Pothos Plant Care
A native of Polynesia, pothos plant (epiremnum aureum) has become perhaps one of the most ubiquitous indoor plants. It is so easy to care for that is has become as common in offices as water coolers and copiers.
Anthurium: Plant With A Big Heart
Every Valentine’s Day I face a dilemma. My wife is allergic to flowers. Roses are a nice gesture, but usually result in sneezing. Last year I wanted to find a hypoallergenic solution that would also be an undeniably Valentines-esque gift.
African Violet Care
Sainpaulias, commonly known as African Violets, are a genus of herbaceous perennial flowering plants native to Tanzania and southeastern Kenya. Typically, African Violets are grown as a houseplant.