Here in the Mid-Ohio Valley, July is when the real test of a garden begins. The heat settles in, the humidity rises, and those early-summer blooms can start to fade if we don’t give them a little extra care.

Your tomatoes are setting fruit by the bucketful, peppers are pumping out blossoms, sweet corn is tasseling, and squash vines are racing across the garden. But even the healthiest soil can start to run low on nutrients during this peak production window. That’s the perfect time to give your heavy feeders a gentle mid-summer boost with side-dressing.

This weekend I’m heading to Columbus for Cultivate’26, check back every evening for updates straight from the show!

In this week’s blog post we’re going to step back in time 250 years to visit each of our Bob’s Market locations.

Here’s your practical guide to summer bug defense tailored for our local growing conditions.

With rising temps and unpredictable rainfall, water-wise practices aren’t just smart—they’re essential for keeping your plants thriving without draining your well (or your water bill).