John Markowski

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• More Snow and More Ice

  

  Sorry, couldn't resist posting more photos of the snow and ice. Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Am I Actually Evolving?

  

  This post was originally going to be a straight forward take on how much I love Swamp Milkweed after having planted it for the first time earlier this spring. Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Snow Snow Baby

  

  First it was an ice storm, and then yesterday it was snow. The kids were home from school and a little bit too giddy for my liking. Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Ice Ice Baby

  

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  Posted on 10 December 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Amsonia 'Blue Ice'

  

  As we creep towards the end of 2013, I wanted to take a look back at some of the new plants I added to my ever growing "collection" this year. Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Podcast - "All Things Ornamental Grasses with Shannon Currey of Hoffman Nursery"

  Put another one in the books.Last night I spoke with Shannon Currey, Director of Sales and Marketing at Hoffman Nursery, and it was all about ornamental... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• A Busy Holiday Week

  

  It has been a busy past week or so with the holiday and all, so I thought I would bring you all up to speed on what has been going on. Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Giving Thanks

  

  This year I am thankful for:Those who lead the charge for planting natives and the results of said charge:The thrills and results from hard labor:Realizing the... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Red Twig Dogwood 'Arctic Fire'

  

  Winter interest.Oh that elusive winter interest. It is in the single digits here today so winter is clearly front of mind.With four long months of fall/winter... Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• The Great Indoors

  

  The blooms are gone.The lawn has been cut for the last time.The transplanting has ended. All of the bulbs have been planted (well almost).Now what the hell do... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Podcast - "Rapid Fire Questions for Three Awesome Gardeners"

  My guests this evening were:Janet - "The Queen of Seaford"Mia - "Modern Mia Gardening"Julie - "Growing Days"I had a really great time with these fine... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Spirea 'Snowmound'

  

  I had no idea that Spirea nipponica 'Snowmound' had such great fall color. I hadn't even noticed it once in the past: Now I have to find a away to enjoy it the... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Waking up to Winter

  

  Guess who made an appearance today?Old lady winter revealed herself overnight and with authority. While the snowfall was insignificant, it did make for a nice,... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• The Grasses Are Still Keeping Things Interesting

  

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  Posted on 11 November 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• The End of the Line for a Plant

  

  I would love to discuss a perennial that performed well this year or share photos of an ornamental grass that is putting on a show right now.But that is not... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Podcast - "Talking Grasses and Pop Culture with Scott Weber (Rhone Street...

  Podcast #3 is in the books.Tonight I talked to Scott Weber, the author of the blog, Rhone Street Gardens. This dude has an absolutely stunning garden (which... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Zombies, an Evil Owl, Enjoying Poison Ivy and Fall Color

  

  As I start to type this post, it is 12:48 A.M.I had finished watching the TV show "The Walking Dead" and had faded into my dreams of zombies and how I would... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Bulb Planting Time

  

  I am going to take you through my recent bulb planting in rapid fire fashion because, well, that is also how I put my plan together before I started. Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Out and About in Hunterdon County

  

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  Posted on 29 October 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Meyer Lemon Tree

  

  For four years now, I've been doing my best to keep a Meyer Lemon tree alive and somewhat thriving. It is a container bound tree that lives outdoors June throug... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2013 GARDENING, HOME