Bob’s Blog
Walt Helmick Visits Bob's
Last Wednesday, we were glad to have Commissioner Walt Helmick from the Department of Agriculture stop by for a visit and tour. While on the tour he got to see our seed storage cooler with over 3,000 varieties of seeds, plants that will be going to the Greenbrier Resort, and all of the folks that keep Bob's Market running smoothly.
Spring Forward!
What happened? I thought spring was here. We had some sunny, warm days, and then ... I saw the forecast for this weekend. :-( When will this winter ever end!?!? I had my hopes up on Groundhog Day, but now I'm bitter. French Creek Freddie, you've failed us!
Caring for Cut Roses
Last week was Valentine’s Day. At Bob’s we sell a number of Valentine’s Day accoutrement, and roses are essential to any romantic Valentine’s Day.
Caring for Cyclamen
A native to the coasts of the Mediterranean, cyclamen is a plant commonly grown as a winter houseplant in our area. They come in shades of red, pink, and white. The foliage usually exhibits a beautiful marble pattern. Cyclamen are a tuberous plant that grows from a corm, a small, stem-shaped bulb.
