Along a few miles of the Pacific Coast at the Oregon and California border lies a unique area where the ideal combination of climate, soil, water and man has developed a product of deep meaning, beauty and tradition - the Easter Lily.
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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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Houseplants are seeing a resurgence in popularity right now, and succulents are a huge part of that trend. Succulents are any plant with thick, fleshy leaves and stems instead of a particular family or genus.
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Air plants make great accent pieces for any room. Like all houseplants, they bring a bit of the outdoor inside. Air plants offer an easy way to reconnect with nature.
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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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These easy-to-grow houseplants look especially nice in a hanging basket and were a favorite in Victorian-era households. Here is how to grow spider plants in your home!
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Peace lilies are a very common houseplant because they are so easy to grow. Belonging to the genus Spathiphyllum, there are a number of species grown as houseplants. Botanically speaking, they have some very interesting characteristics.
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So if you’re looking for the perfect plant for your Avalon hideaway, groovy little hippie pad, or ninja shack, look no further than the ZZ Plant.
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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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If you’re in your 20s to 30s, think back to your grandparent’s house in the 1980s to 1990s. Unless they were interior designers, they probably had some stuff from previous decades. An afghan that your great aunt made, floral wallpaper, maybe some blue and white Churchill plates. Grandmillennial style is all about bringing that cozy chintz into the 2020s.
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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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