John Zvirovski

The season is now getting into full swing in the garden. With the warmer temperatures, plants are starting to pop out of the ground, and the ones that are already up are beginning to grow quickly. Add some moisture to that in the near future, and we will be looking really good.

The month of May is already over half done, and there is always so much to do. Can you believe it is Memorial Day weekend already? I don’t know about you, but the month for me is filled with various outdoor activities and events. Obviously, everyone is a little different depending on the…

It is hard to believe, but summer temperatures arrived with a vengence this past week. Not that I am complaining, as I love the heat, but we could always use more moisture. Even with warmer temperatures, I am grateful the wind has abated for a little while. For a time there, I thought I lived in…

There are so many flowers associated with spring in our area that it is difficult to cover them all, but one of the more common ones is Lily of the Valley. These flowers are a woodland plant in its native habitat and can survive for decades through its aggressive growth habits. In the urban…

During the summer season, there seems to be an endless array of garden plants that you can have in the garden. Like the stars in the heavens, there are no two gardens that are completely identical, and each one has its own flare. As we see some of the irises and peonies begin to fade, many new…

Most people who garden want to incorporate roses into their landscape on some level. Whether it be one or two rose bushes or an entire rose garden, the thought of having their beauty grace the environment is a huge attraction. Unfortunately, many people gravitate toward hybrid tea roses with their…

There is no other flowering annual that can boost a person’s ego like the petunia. It is a very reliable flower that blooms from spring until frost with the greatest of ease. From the first to the final blooms, they give one a sense of accomplishment in the gardening world. I personally love the…

Summer is well underway, and with that comes produce from the garden. There is nothing like the hand-picked freshness of vegetables that you have grown yourself. The flavors and smells are like nothing you will find in the grocery store. But what do you do if you are not lucky enough to have your…

It always amazes me how quickly the summer season seems to fly by. There is always something going on, whether it is working in the yard, cleaning out the garage, working on other outdoor projects or just socializing. It always seems difficult to get everything in without feeling rushed. As…

This week was a toasty one and gave us a quick reminder on how to enjoy each and every day and the elements we have around us. The weeding is caught up, and the plants are growing, so I am in a good place. Now is the time to take a moment to sit back and enjoy watching the garden grow and begin to…