John Zvirovski

This past week was heaven for me as the summer that I wanted to be extended was given another few weeks. I took advantage of every moment, also being outdoors as much as possible. As we look around and see the flowers beginning to fade, we are reminded that we are a breath away from autumn and the…

Various gift ideas for the coming holidays can make the season more simple and personal. John Zvirovski / The Jamestown Sun

Parsley has been used for years as a garnish and a breath freshener while rosemary has been known to counteract the creation of carcinogenic elements from grilling. John Zvirovski / The Jamestown Sun

Ismenes, elephant ears, amaryllis, and dahlia roots are freshly dug, as pictured Oct. 6, to dry and prepare for winter storage. John Zvirovski / The Jamestown Sun

Sometimes in the fall season, decide what plants to take in for the winter and which ones to let die. This can be difficult for some people as many of our annual plants look so nice right before a frost. Some of the plants I am talking about include coleus, geraniums, impatiens, hibiscus, vines and…

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.