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Autumn is here! Which means it’s time to get back out into the garden.
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
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MrVintageMan’s autumn reading list for 2024
‘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
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This week in the garden: Oops! I messed up.
I have been gardening for nearly 30 years. You would think I would know what I am doing by now. You would be mistaken. This summer I made two novice blunders, both occurring in the waterwise front yard. Big enough … Continue reading
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