John Zvirovski

In the fall, I take in numerous houseplants that I grew on the deck or in containers in the garden. Plumeria, hibiscus, passion vines, brugmansias, spider plants and some succulents are just a few of the plants I take in each year. I usually spray them with insecticide for a few weeks before…

When you look at the four seasons we go through in a year, it comes to our attention that the trees and bushes only have leaves for five to six months out of the year. We grow them for their beautiful leaves, their dense shade for those hot days, their stunning blooms during the spring months, and…

Leaves add the perfect cover for the winter season. John Zvirovski / The Jamestown Sun

A stack of newly cut firewood is ready to cure for future use. John Zvirovski / The Jamestown Sun

Despite the popularity of eating them with sugars added, they are flavorful on their own as well.

Christmas trees can be white through the process of flocking the tree to make it look like there is fresh snow on the tree. John Zvirovski / The Jamestown Sun

Floral arrangements and fresh cut flowers can liven up the indoors. John Zvirovski / The Jamestown Sun

During the holiday season, we find ourselves surrounded by numerous types of evergreens. We see them in either tree form or in branches, wreathes, garlands and display arrangements. As we all know, evergreen stems have a great scent regardless of type. Of course, some types are a little more…

A poinsettia display mimics a colorful Christmas tree for the season. John Zvirvovski / The Jamestown Sun

The holidays always have something for each one of us to reflect on from year to year. Whether it is the way you decorate your tree, the colors you choose or the food you prepare, there is something we each hold special in our own journeys. Some items present a euphoric sense, some things are…