Author Archives: John Kevin Hickey

Mid-September in the garden

We are less than a week away from the fall equinox. That means the growing season is heading down the home stretch, and soon the first frost will be upon us. However, much of the West is still stuck under … Continue reading

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Signs that autumn is coming

Thanks to a high pressure ridge that has stalled out over the western United States, much of the country has been sweltering in temperatures that would be more appropriate in mid-July than late August. In spite of these unseasonably high … Continue reading

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Glorious day for a bicycle ride

Colorado has been baking in temperatures that are 10+ above average for this time of year. This prolonged heat spell has sapped a great deal of my energy, and limited the amount of time I have been riding. Most of … Continue reading

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