Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from all of us at Bob’s Market and Greenhouses!

Trends, Editorial, GardeningJohn MorganDecember 30, 20222023, new year, resolutionsComment

Mistletoe

Despite its association with Christmas and romantic tradition, mistletoe has a long and interesting history that extends back to ancient times.

Christmas, History, Science, WinterJohn MorganDecember 16, 2022mistletoe, christmas, plants, science, historyComment

Quick Tips for Poinsettia Care

Poinsettias are a popular plant during the holiday season, known for their bright red and green leaves. While they are often used as decorations, they can also be kept indoors as houseplants. Here are some tips for caring for poinsettias indoors.

John MorganDecember 9, 2022Comment

Live Christmas Tree Tips

Live Christmas trees add a bit of tradition to the holiday season and they make the house smell wonderful. To get the most out of your Tannenbaum here are a few tips you should consider.

Christmas, Plant CareJohn R. MorganDecember 2, 2022Mason, WV 25260, USAChristmas, How-To, Plant Care, seasonal care, treesComment

Winterizing Necessities

Grass mowing season is coming to an end, and now it's time to prepare our mowers for storage. There are many tasks that can be done to prepare for the coming winter, but here are some of the most important tasks.

Fall, Landscaping, Lawn CareJohn MorganNovember 18, 2022Mason, WV 25260, USAHow-To, fall, lawn care, seasonal careComment

Wahama Junior High - National FFA Quiz Bowl Champions!

Wahama Jr. High School is the FFA National Quiz Bowl Champion!

John MorganNovember 14, 2022Comment

Preparing Garden Beds for Winter

It's important to "make your bed" and get garden beds ready for their winter slumber. Doing some cleanup and soil work now will help you have an easier start next spring.

DIY, Fall, Gardening, Plant Care, Pest Control, Raised Beds, Victory Garden, Winter, WVU ExtensionJohn MorganNovember 11, 2022fall, winter, raised beds, garden, soil, how-toComment

Planting Wildflowers in The Fall

With frosts and freezes, it might seem like there's no gardening left to be done. Not so! … There's even seeds that can be sown right now!

DIY, Fall, Gardening, Landscaping, Science, seed, Spring, WinterJohn MorganNovember 4, 2022wildflowers, autumn, fall, seed, seeds, gardening, landscaping, meadowComment

Saving Seeds

As a result of the events of the past few years, we are in the midst of a gardening renaissance.

DIY, Fall, Gardening, Raised Beds, seedJohn MorganOctober 21, 2022seeds, seed, fall, autumnComment

Mums and Frost

Now that we've had some frosty mornings, there are a few things you can do to extend your blooming plants in the coming weeks.

container garden, Fall, Gardening, Plant Care, WinterJohn MorganOctober 14, 2022mums, chrysanthemum, freezing, frost, fall, autumnComment

Planting Fall Cover Crops

Creating healthy soil is a key concern for any gardener. Even in regions where the soil is rich, it can become depleted if not cared for properly. Sowing a cover crop will add vital nutrients and organic matter back into the soil, prevent soil erosion, help loosen compacted soils, and even help control weeds.

John R. MorganSeptember 30, 2022Mason, WV, USAHow-To, compost, cover drop, fall, gardening, green, seasonal care, winter

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.

DIY, Gardening, History, Maker Projects, TrendsJohn MorganSeptember 23, 2022dye, garden, textile, fabric, knitting, spinning, weaving

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