Daryl Beskovoyne Century 21 Select Group

08/24/2026

What kinds of Medicinal Herbs would you grow?



As the end of summer approaches us, I’m reflecting on what I would do differently next year in regards to my flowers and vegetable plants on my front porch. I’ve decided to add medicinal herbs.

There’s something special about stepping out onto your deck, porch, or into your vegetable garden and picking fresh herbs. Whether you have a large garden or just a few pots on your porch or deck, adding medicinal plants is a great way to enjoy nature while growing something useful.

Here are a few favorites to consider:

Chamomile – Known for its calming properties, it’s perfect for a relaxing cup of tea after a long day.

Peppermint – Great for herbal teas and often used to help soothe digestion. Just be sure to plant it in a container—it loves to spread!

Lavender – Beautiful, fragrant, and often used to promote relaxation and better sleep. It also attracts pollinators while helping to keep mosquitoes away.

Lemon Balm – A member of the mint family that’s commonly enjoyed in teas and appreciated for its calming aroma.

Echinacea (Coneflower) – A gorgeous perennial that attracts butterflies and bees while being a popular herbal plant in many home gardens.

Calendula – Bright, cheerful flowers that have long been used in homemade salves and skin-care preparations.

Aloe Vera – A must-have in a sunny spot. The gel inside the leaves is commonly used to soothe minor burns and irritated skin



Growing medicinal plants doesn’t replace professional medical care, but it’s a rewarding way to connect with nature, support pollinators, and keep a few time-honored herbs on hand.

Which medicinal herbs or plants will you be planting next year?

08/11/2026

07/27/2026

Lake Wallenpaupack is 100 years old this year!

Lake Wallenpaupack marked its 100th year anniversary this year with Centennial celebrations this July and I’m posting some facts about this lake that I found interesting.
It was built by Pennsylvania Power & Light Company (PP&L) by damming the Wallenpaupack Creek and its purpose was for hydroelectric purposes and as flood control. It’s the second largest lake in Pennsylvania and is entirely contained in this state.
The project was started in1924 and the dam was completed in 1926, and it took 7 months for the reservoir to fill after the dam was closed off.
It has 52 miles of shoreline and a maximum dept of 60 feet and holds at its capacity 38 billion gallons.
In creating this man-made lake, the town of Wilsonville was submerged before the valley was flooded. Local diving teams have discovered old stone foundations that still remain at the bottom of the lake.
Lake Wallenpaupack is really a reservoir but over decades it transitioned into a massive public recreation lake and the name of Lake Wallenpaupack stuck.
If you live in the area or are visiting the area and have never been on Lake Wallenpaupack, go check it out! You won’t be disappointed!

07/20/2026

Landscaping with boulders!

Want a yard that looks amazing without becoming a part-time landscaper? The answer might be… more boulders!

Think about it. Have you ever had to water a boulder? Nope. Prune a boulder? Never. Fertilize a boulder? Not once. Boulders don’t complain when it’s 95 degrees, they don’t die if you forget about them for a week, and they never decide to mysteriously disappear over the winter.

A few well-placed boulders can give your landscaping a bold, natural look while saving you hours of mowing around flower beds, pulling weeds, and replacing plants that gave up halfway through July.

Plus, they’re honest. They show up, look good, and stay exactly where you put them.
If you’re thinking about selling your home, buyers appreciate landscaping that looks great without a long list of weekend chores. Less maintenance means more time enjoying the backyard—and less time arguing with dandelions.

So if your landscaping budget is tired of buying flowers every year, maybe it’s time to rock a different look. 🪨😄

07/13/2026

Are you listing your house in the summer? Start with your home's curb appeal. Add flowers in hanging baskets and/or in pots on your deck or porch. Stick to a simple color scheme for a fresh coordinated look. For example, my house siding is putty colored and my shutters are burgundy. I chose to have four large hanging petunia plants in the color of bubblegum pink which accented the burgundy shutters and brightened up the neutral color the siding. I accented it with some white flowers in pots and two tomato plants placed in each corner of the deck. The lush green leaves of the tomato plants give a calming vibe feeling and growing tomatoes is certainly a perk. Keep it simple. Pull everything together with trimmed bushes, fresh mulch, a freshly painted door, and a new front door mat. I have done all these affordable upgrades and people going for walks past my house are complimenting me on my curb appeal!

Make your home stand out and feel and look warm and inviting to attract buyers. Make a good first impression!

07/06/2026

I’ve always loved a vegetable garden whether it’s in the ground or planted in pots on my deck. My garden tip for this week is caring for your tomato plants in July.
1. Stop problems before they start. Be consistent with watering. Don’t not water for days and then dump a lot of water on them another day. This will cause cracked tomatoes and may cause dropped blossoms. Water at the base and don’t water the leaves. Wet leaves can lead to disease.
2. Now that the tomato plants are flowering and developing fruit, it’s time to fertilize them. Choose a fertilizer that is recommended for tomatoes and vegetables and follow the directions.
3. Make sure your tomato plants get 6 to 8 hours of sunlight daily. Check for more gardening tips next Monday.

02/27/2026

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🎉 Big congratulations to our amazing CENTURY 21 Select Group team! 💛

👏 Shoutout to Broker/Owner 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶 𝗗𝗶𝘁𝘁𝘆 Northern Poconos Real Estate with Terri Ditty for expertly listing and marketing this authentic, Chalet-style log cabin in The Hideout. Your hard work and dedication never go unnoticed!🤩

🙌 And a huge congrats to 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗹 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝗸𝗼𝘃𝗼𝘆𝗻𝗲 Daryl Beskovoyne Century 21 Select Group for getting it 𝙎𝙊𝙇𝘿!!! Teamwork makes the dream work, and you both knocked it out of the park.✨

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