Bob’s Blog
Cultivate25 Recap
This week representatives from Bob’s Market traveled to Columbus, OH for Cultivate25, the largest horticulture trade show and conference in the US.
Diagnosing and Treating Summer Garden Problems
Summer's heat and humidity can turn your thriving vegetable garden into a battleground for pests and diseases. The warm, moist conditions create an ideal environment for fungal pathogens to flourish, bacterial infections to spread, and insect populations to explode. But don't despair— with proactive strategies, you can keep your tomatoes, cucumbers, and zucchini healthy and productive.
Knee High By The Fourth of July
The 4th of July is more than just a celebration of independence for farmers and gardeners—it’s a milestone for corn growth.
Garden of The Summer
Summer is in full bloom, and we’re celebrating the beauty of gardens with our "Garden of the Summer" Photo Contest! Whether you’re nurturing vibrant flowers, lush veggies, or a serene backyard oasis, we want to see your garden’s magic through your lens.
Gardening Tasks to Tackle at the Start of Summer
Whether you’re tending to vegetables, flowers, or a mix of both, here are key tasks to prioritize at the start of summer to ensure your garden flourishes.
Pruning Spring-Blooming Shrubs
The best time to prune spring-blooming shrubs is immediately after they finish flowering, typically in late spring to early summer (May to June, depending on your region). Pruning at this time allows the shrub to set new buds for the following spring without sacrificing the current year’s blooms.