John Markowski

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• Wordless Wednesday - Early Morning Pics

  

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  Posted on 09 August 2012 GARDENING

• My Favorite New Plant of 2012 - Northern Sea Oats 'River Mist'

  

  Back in February, I wrote about the fun I had browsing the Klehm's Song Sparrow catalog, and as expected, made a few purchases soon after.To date, one of those... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2012 GARDENING

• Sarcasm 101

  

  A day like today is when I thank the high heavens that I have a garden blog. But not for the reasons you think.Yes, I love sharing my garden successes and... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2012 GARDENING

• "Prune in June" - Another Joe Pye Weed Update

  

  When we last discussed my experimental pruning of Joey Pye (experimental in that I'm strictly following the advice of Tracy DiSabato-Aust), there were new bud... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2012 GARDENING

• Scaring the Kids, Curing Disease and Butterfly Wars

  

  The latest and greatest going on in my garden:Clethra 'Ruby Spice' is now in full bloom and is completely covered in bees all day and night:I strategically... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2012 GARDENING

• Pycnanthemum Incanum - Hoary Mountain Mint

  

  Some times, I'll just by a native plant for shits and giggles.No prior research conducted.No particular available space in the garden for it.Some times, it is... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2012 GARDENING

• My Interview on Blog Talk Radio

  

  Last night, I did an interview with Joanne Mathis on her Blog Talk Radio show "Artist, Designers and Things O My".Her show is all about the interviewees... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2012 GARDENING

• The "art" of Weeding

  

  With the temperatures consistently over 90 degrees, my gardening tasks have been limited to weeding and a little deadheading/pruning here and there. Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2012 GARDENING

• A Shrub Bounces Back, a Grass Holds up and My Daughter is Impressed

  

  I'm still carrying the momentum and excitement of the past few days out in the garden so I figured why not keep this massive positivity thing going, eh? Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2012 GARDENING

• Best Garden Day of the Year

  

  I love early spring when the garden first comes alive and winter moves in to the rear-view mirror.I love late spring when blooms are in abundance and the weathe... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2012 GARDENING

• What's Blooming This Week

  

  Coneflower 'Fragrant Angel'Rose of Sharon 'Lavender Chiffon' Daylily 'Joan Senior'Feather Reed Grass 'Karl Foerster' Russian SageSwitch Grass... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2012 GARDENING

• Wordless Wednesday

  

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  Posted on 18 July 2012 GARDENING

• "Old Me" Vs "New Me"

  

  My struggles to maintain my sanity while gardening are well documented and something I have to consciously work on. Yes, gardening is supposed to be a relaxing... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2012 GARDENING

• Recap of Our Vacation to Chester, CT

  

  We just returned from our annual trip to the family "Cottage" in Chester, Connecticut and once again, it was nothing but good times. The kids spent most of thei... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2012 GARDENING

• Color Contrast and an Ornamental Grass Vignette

  

  Two quick ones today:Loving the color contrast between Ninebark 'Diablo' and Hydrangea 'Endless Summer':And confirming my ornamental grass obsession.1)Miscanthu... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2012 GARDENING

• "Prune in June' - Joe Pye Weed - Update

  

  Couldn't resist a quick update on my original post on pruning Joe Pye Weed.When I pinched the growing tips back, I had mentioned that Tracy Disabato-Aust had... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2012 GARDENING

• "Prune in June" - Cleaning up

  

  It might be July, but you'll have to trust me that I accomplished the following tasks while it was still June.So no deep pruning discussions today, just some... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2012 GARDENING

• I've Got My Mojo Back

  

  Was three days a long enough of a hiatus in order to get back my blogging mojo? Truth be told, it was closer to seven days; I was down on gardening/blogging... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2012 GARDENING

• Dreaming Smaller - an ONG Blog Update

  No photos today.No talk of pruning.No witty banter.You still with me? Good deal.A few months ago I made a declaration that I was going to transform my yard... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2012 GARDENING

• Rabbit Training, an Ugly Spirea and Beautiful Devastation

  

  Won't you join me in my latest stroll around the gardens? It's taken a lot of patience, scientific study, field observation and pure will, but I've finally... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2012 GARDENING