Bob’s Blog
Celebrating 50 Years
Fifty years ago Robert and Corena Barnitz opened a small, roadside produce market. Today, with nearly 25 acres under roof, Bob’s Market is proud to be ranked among the top greenhouses in the U.S. Get ready to celebrate 50 years of flowers, friends, and family with us in 2020.
Caring for Christmas Cacti
Christmas cacti, known as Schlumbergera or Zygocactus, blooms at Christmas and also sometimes around Easter if cared for properly. A month prior to Christmas you will be able to watch the tips of the leaves begin to grow and form buds. At Christmas, as if by magic, the buds open to a beautiful flower that will add color and warmth to any holiday season.
Grow Poinsettias All Year
Attempting to grow a poinsettia as a perennial houseplant can be quite a challenge, but for those adventurous enough to attempt it, it can be a fun challenge.
The Market Bulletin: Perfect Poinsettias
Christmas comes just once a year, but for Scott Barnitz, it lasts nearly six months. The Vice President of Bob’s Greenhouse and Market in Mason is in charge of the poinsettia crop at the family business – all 80,000 of them!
Poinsettias Care
Poinsettias, euphorbia pulcherrima, remain one of the most popular holiday flowers. Hybridizers have expanded the range of colors from the familiar red to pastel yellow and vibrant bi-colors. Caring for poinsettias is quite easy.
Thanksgiving Spices and Herbs
Growing and cooking with herbs and spices has seen a resurgence in the past few years. Nothing can make your holiday tastier than incorporating herbs and spices into your meal. Here are the seasonings that epitomize the Thanksgiving menu.