Garlic is easy to grow and requires very little space in the garden. Garlic grows from individual cloves broken off from a whole bulb. Each clove will multiply in the ground, forming a new bulb that consists of 5-10 cloves. Garlic tastes great roasted or used as a flavoring in many recipes.
Read MoreThe Colorado Potato Beetle is my arch nemesis in the garden. I have not so fond memories of spending childhood days in the garden picking of the beetles and squishing the larvae. It was summer break! I had better things to be doing like fishing or shooting pop cans with my slingshot.
Read MoreWhile roses require more care and maintenance than many annuals and perennials, the results can be strikingly beautiful. With these tips you can give your roses the care they need to flourish even in the heat of the summer.
Read MoreZinnias are one of the easiest annuals to grow, grow quickly, and bloom heavily. They make a massive burst of color in your garden.
Read MoreIt's been HOT outside the last few days. We're getting into the time of the year where the heat can feel oppressive on especially warm days. Don't underestimate the danger a hot day can create.
Read MoreIf you haven’t noticed, it has been a bit wet and cold outside recently. Ranging from drizzle to torrential downpours, April has been a wet month. This has left many gardens looking more like rice paddies. Let’s take a look at what we can do around the garden when the heavens open.
Read MoreFINALLY! It’s time to get out in the garden and start planting early crops. For weeks now we have been watching the weather forecast with disgust. Kinda warm one day, and then winter’s wrath the next! During this time I’ve done what any gardener does – shop for seeds!
Read MoreOne of my most indispensable tools in the garden isn’t a hoe, shovel, or tiller … it is a book. To be specific, I use a couple of books. I have a day planner that I use to plan out my daily tasks, and I have a notebook that I use for bigger projects. (I’m writing this draft in it right now.) This time of the year gardening starts to occupy more space in my notes.
Read MoreWith the Easter Holiday you might be gifted an Easter lily this weekend. While it makes a beautiful addition to indoor decorations this time of the year, you don’t have to throw it out when it starts to fade. If fact, you can plant it outside to enjoy for years to come.
Read MoreAre you ready to “spring forward” this weekend? I am! I’m not a morning person, and it will be nice to actually enjoy some daylight when I get home from work. However, in both spring and fall we see in the media and online a debate about whether to do away with Daylight Saving Time, stay on Standard Time, or switch to some other plan altogether.
Read MoreVegetable gardening season is just around the corner. Here at Bob’s we'll soon have seed potatoes, onion sets, and vegetable seeds to help you get started. If you’re new to growing vegetables follow along this spring as we share tips to help you succeed. In this post we’re going to take a look at garden planning in general.
Read MoreI have a confession to make. My wife and I watch The Bachelor. I think I like it more than her, but for totally different reasons. It is the best comedy on television! I think the producers are wise to this. That’s how the crazies stick around for so long! We all know they made Arie keep Krystal around for the ratings. Anyhow, I think Arie should give out colored roses to let the ladies know how he feels. That would really crank the drama up to 11. Here’s why…
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