7.18.26 - Mid-Summer Boost

September around here is harvest and hope in the same basket: jars on the counter, empty beds waiting on the next crop, and those first cooler evenings on the porch. Summer is still filling the kitchen, but go outside in the morning and fall is already tapping on the door.Transcript and More:https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing/

We’re in that late-summer handoff: the garden is still producing, but it’s also time to keep picking what’s ready and start making room for fall.Show Notes & Transcript:https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing

A lot of our annuals have been running a summer marathon.Petunias, begonias, vinca, impatiens, marigolds, coleus, and those flowering hanging baskets can still look great if we give them a little help.Show Notes and Transcript:https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing/

If the recent storms rolled through your place the way they did for many of us, this is a good week to walk the garden with a clear eye. A little cleanup now helps everything recover faster and keeps the garden healthier heading into the second half of summer.Notes & Transcript:https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing

Take notes on which varieties performed best this year. Future you will thank present you. We’re deep enough into the season that the winners and the under-performers are pretty evident. Jot it down—variety name, where you planted it, how it handled the heat and the rain. Those notes turn into smarter choices next spring. Transcript and Notes:https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing

We’re right here in the heart of the Mid-Ohio Valley, talking about what our gardens need this first full week of August. Whether you’re in Mason, Belpre, Gallipolis, or somewhere along the Ohio River, the same seasonal rhythms apply. Let’s get into what’s going on outside and how we can keep our gardens growing strong.Notes and Transcript:https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing

Succession plant those fall greens, work with the full moon on roots or soil, and stay on top of harvesting, deep watering, weeds, mulch, and tomato care.Episode Transcript: https:// bobsbobsmaket.com

Side dress your corn and other vegetables with a bit of fertilizer or compost. As they start setting fruit, that extra boost can make a big difference in yield and quality.Show Notes & Transcript:https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing/

This week we're on the road to Cultivate26 in Columbus, OH to check out some of the newest innovations in the horticultural industry. Follow along with John as Bob's works to Keep Growing!Show Notes and Transcript:https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing

Whether you’re firing up the grill, watching fireworks, or just soaking in the history, take a moment to celebrate our nation’s birthday right alongside your garden.Transcript and Notes:https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing