Author Archives: John Kevin Hickey

Now that it’s fall, it’s time to make some changes in the front yard

Posted on October 6, 2024 by John Kevin Hickey

Last week I posted about all the autumn projects I have planned for the backyard (see: https://www.mrvintageman.com/autumn-is-here-which-means-its-time-to-get-back-out-into-the-garden/). Thankfully, I don’t have has many front yard projects planned as I do in the backyard. I mostly intend to swap out a … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Gardening | Tagged | Comments Off on Now that it’s fall, it’s time to make some changes in the front yard

Autumn is here! Which means it’s time to get back out into the garden.

Posted on September 29, 2024 by John Kevin Hickey

Here’s a dirty little secret about Ol’ MrVintageMan: I don’t do a whole lot of gardening in the month of August. Disgraceful, I know. I spend all winter pining for the growing season to start. I become ecstatic when the … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Gardening | Tagged | Comments Off on Autumn is here! Which means it’s time to get back out into the garden.

MrVintageMan’s autumn reading list for 2024

Posted on September 22, 2024 by John Kevin Hickey

‘A man ought to read just as inclination leads him; for what he reads as a task will do him little good.’ Samuel Johnson Musings on seasonal reading Before we get to my list, let me expound on my thoughts … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Reading lists | Tagged | Comments Off on MrVintageMan’s autumn reading list for 2024