John Markowski

LATEST ARTICLES ( 348 )

• Spring Fever

  

  A little "current day" and "what is to come" photo action for you today. Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• When Life Gives You a Lemon ...

  

  ... stare at said lemon for hours on end, shocked you could even produce one of these on a tropical tree in your colder climate. Or something like that.... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Podcast - "James Golden (The Garden at Federal Twist)"

  

  I just wrapped up another podcast with my friend and neighbor, James Golden, the owner of the must-see garden - "The Garden at Federal Twist".To listen to it,... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• All Fired up in the Morning

  

  March 24th - 6:18 AMCasey is barking at the bottom of the stairs and I couldn't be more excited to hear her. I may have only had a few good hours of sleep the... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Garden Assessment

  

  Can I get outside and get my non-calloused hands in the friggin dirt already? With the official first day of spring here, I should have so much more done by now... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Saying Goodbye to Winter

  

  While there is still some snow on the ground and it is still frigid outside, I have officially declared it to be spring in my neck of the woods. Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Starting Seeds Indoors

  

  I've never been able to grow vegetables with any success due to my poor draining soil and hovering deer population. Because of that, I've grown them from seed i... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• The Pruning of My Ninebark 'Diablo'

  

  Six weeks ago I had written a post that had me wondering aloud as to how I would prune my Ninebark 'Diablo'. After many sleepless nights and hours upon hours... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Spring Ahead

  

  I have had my fill of "winter interest" for a few months weeks now and finally, friggin finally, there were some honest to goodness signs of Spring today. Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Podcast - "A Roundtable Discussion with the Ladies from Savvy Gardening"

  Put it in the books ...Tonight, we talked about the origins of Savvy Gardening, a near lawsuit with Viagara, a potential Spice Girls reunion, future "savvy"... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Philadelphia Flower Show - "A Sea of Dead Plants"

  

  Yesterday I referenced an exhibit at the Philadelphia Flower Show that grabbed my attention more than any other and also appeared to be the most polarizing... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Philadelphia Flower Show 2014

  

  For the fifth consecutive year, I made it out to the Philadelphia Flower Show and as expected, it didn't disappoint. There was a threat of snow in the air as I... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• The Online Plant Orders Are in

  

  The catalogs have been studied. Available space in my yard has been analyzed.A personal self evaluation has been conducted. The budget has been fine tuned. Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Podcast - "Chatting with Author Helen Yoest ("Plants with Benefits")

  Another podcast is in the books ...Tonight I chatted with Helen Yoest, author of the recently released book "Plants with Benefits - An Uninhibited Guide to the... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Heuchera 'Blackout'

  

  I would never consider myself a Heuchera (coral bells) groupie and in fact, I find the color of many of them to be quite garish. Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• And the Winner is ...

  After randomly picking a number through Random.org, I have selected the winner of the Santa Rosa Gardens $100 gift card.And that winner is ...Wait for it ...Wai... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Positive Thinking

  

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  Posted on 21 February 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• One Day in New York City

  

  We interrupt this garden blog for a story about one couple's love for the Big Apple ...My wife and I have an annual tradition where we spend one night in New... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Win $100 to Santa Rosa Gardens (revised)

  I'm man enough to admit when I'm wrong.Specifically, man enough to admit that a gardening game show/podcast ain't the best idea in the world (but it WILL be... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Winter Insanity

  

  A foot of snow again today (ho hum) and we are due for another 5-10 inches this evening.Throw in the "thunder snow" we are experiencing right now and you got... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2014 GARDENING, HOME