John Markowski

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• Filling in Nicely

  

  I looked back at my posts for this day from prior years and found a common thread. This is the time of year when most of my shrubs and perennials have reached... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Some Ornamental Grass Reviews

  

  Let's talk ornamental grasses today, shall we?Good, glad you are game. Onward.By far the most consistent ornamental grass for me in terms of size, shape, bloom... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Hunting Down the Butterflies and Others

  

  There was a lot of "action" out in the garden today (and who said gardening was boring and slow?) and I felt like a member of the paparazzi trying to snap off... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Talking "ugly"

  

  When I returned home from vacation last week, I was pleasantly surprised that everything in the garden held up well. Of course, we were fortunate enough to hav... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• MLB All-Star FanFest

  

  As I mentioned in a previous post, my son and I went to the MLB All-Star FanFest yesterday. It was an amazing time and my son still hasn't stopped smiling.So... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Garden Bloggers Bloom Day - July

  

  We just returned from a ten day vacation down south and my son and I are off to the MLB All Star Game Fanfest in New York City, so I am not really capable of... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• "Prune in June" - Sneezeweed

  

  Quick one today as I continue with my 2nd year of doing the "Prune in June" series. I cut back one Sneezeweed (Helenium) by 1/2 in mid June last year hoping it... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• "Prune in June" - Boltonia

  

  Here in zone 6B New Jersey, Boltonia typically blooms in late August/September and any blooms that time of year cannot be understated. Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2013 GARDENING, HOME

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

  

  Last June, I started my "Prune in June" series covering perennials I cut or pinched back in June to control the ultimate height and/or look of said perennials. Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Big Time Clean-up

  

  Two big "projects" have been completed and I am enjoying kicking back and enjoying the fruits of my (and maybe some others) labor. Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Deep Thoughts ... About Plants

  

  A quick tour around the garden and some subsequent thoughts: Back to the container attempts again.This time I'm trying a variegated Weigela with some purple... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• The Garden of Dorothy and John Meggitt

  

  Today I am sharing photos from another garden I toured on Saturday as part of The Garden Conservancy's "Open Days Program". This one - The Garden of Dorothy an... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• The Garden at Federal Twist

  

  On Saturday, as part of The Garden Conservancy's "Open Days Program", I visited a local garden (so local that it is technically the next town over), "The Garde... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• I Like Curves

  

  Last week, I wrote about my efforts to expand one of my garden beds and I could immediately sense that you were all deeply riveted. Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Assessing the Blooms

  

  It is a shock to see actual healthy looking blooms out in the yard this time of year. Even a blind squirrel ...OK, enough of the false modesty, here is what I... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Struggling with Container Planting

  

  I struggle mightily planting in containers. Always have and there's a good chance ... always will.My container aesthetic, for the most part, has been to use the... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Understanding My Purpose

  

  After 3 + years of writing this blog, I think it is safe to say that I have come to terms with what this blog is all about. It isn't a "how-to" or a discussion... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Taking Notice of the Ornamental Grasses

  

  This is usually the time of year when I really start to take notice of all of my ornamental grasses. OK, that's a bit of a lie, I am watching them from the... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• I Like Digging

  

  Taking pictures of my ornamental grasses is a good time.Deadheading spent blooms is a nice way to pass the time.But nothing, absolutely nothing, beats good old... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Weekend in Photos - Birthday Parties, Softball, Dance Recitals and a Father's Da...

  

  I'd like to take this opportunity to give a shout out to my Dad. I will always remember you being at absolutely every practice, game or concert and looking... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2013 GARDENING, HOME