John Markowski

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• Newly Blooming This Week

  

  I am taking a short hiatus from the "Prune in June" series to simply enjoy what is newly blooming in the garden this week. I won't lie to you, there is some... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2012 GARDENING

• When Your Friend's Garden is Better Than Yours

  

  A big shout out to J and N and their phenomenal garden. My jealousy hasn't waned from Friday night. The burgers were pretty good too.And you may have the... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2012 GARDENING

• "Prune in June" - Sedum 'Autumn Fire'

  

  I am keeping it simple today with the next installment of "Prune in June", as we'll take a look at Sedum 'Autumn Fire': Pretty nice, eh?Please notice we are... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2012 GARDENING

• Wordless Wednesday

  

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  Posted on 20 June 2012 GARDENING

• "Prune in June" - Helenium (Sneezeweed)

  

  Well hello there, and welcome to part three of my beyond riveting "Prune in June" series. Prepare yourself for some more hardcore pruning experimentation. Good... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2012 GARDENING

• The Weekend in Photos

  

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  Posted on 18 June 2012 GARDENING

• "Prune in June" - Joe Pye Weed

  

  When someone tells me "Leave well enough alone", you know what I say?How about I DON'T leave it alone and make it even ... weller.Or ... more well.Or ... you ge... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2012 GARDENING

• "Prune in June" Series - Boltonia

  

  I'll never forget the day back in 2001, when the following book arrived in the mail:And this is no exaggeration ... it completely changed my entire outlook on... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2012 GARDENING

• Think Pink

  

  A few new "bloomers" this week:I planted a few Astilbe 'Amethyst' late last fall and they are already blooming like a champ. Yes, they require a lot of... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2012 GARDENING

• Wordless Wednesday

  

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  Posted on 07 June 2012 GARDENING

• Viburnum Bracteatum 'Emerald Luster'

  

  As of today: And hopefully like this in the next few weeks: Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2012 GARDENING

• Surviving My Growing Conditions

  

  I almost had one of those moments this past week.Those moments that usually hit every month or so. Those moments that make me want to give up, throw in the... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2012 GARDENING

• "What's Growing On" This Week

  

  The Penstemon 'Husker's Red' are in full bloom out of nowhere:As are the Alchemilla mollis (Lady's Mantle):One of my favorite "foliage" plants has only... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2012 GARDENING

• What Happens in Vegas ...

  

  ... doesn't necessarily have to completely stay in Vegas. My wife and I, along with two other couples, hit the City of Sin this past weekend. Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2012 GARDENING

• Here Come the Ornamental Grasses

  

  Ornamental grasses are typically thought of as plants with late summer/fall/winter interest. But I'm here today to sing their praises as a great spring/early... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2012 GARDENING

• Wordless Wednesday

  

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  Posted on 23 May 2012 GARDENING

• Chillin in the Garden on a Sunday Evening

  

  First Iris versicolor (blueflag) bloomObnoxiously blooming Physocarpus (Ninebark) 'Summer Wine'Geranium 'Karmina'Astilbe 'Deutschland' backed by... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2012 GARDENING

• How to Go from Elation to Pissed off in 12 Easy Steps

  

  I was traveling for work this past week (St Louis, Missouri to be exact) so I suffered through some separation anxiety from my garden. Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2012 GARDENING

• The Blooms Are Coming, the Blooms Are Coming

  

  Viburnum bracteatum ' Emerald Lustre'Nepeta 'Walker's Low'Iris siberica 'Snow Queen'Itea 'Henry's Garnet'Camassia esculentaPhysocarpus 'Summer Wine' Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2012 GARDENING

• Scoring Some Native Plants

  

  This weekend was my annual trip to the Bowman's Hill Native Plant Sale in beautiful Bucks County, PA and I actually managed to stay under control and only... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2012 GARDENING