Category Archives: Gardening

Book Review: The Gardener’s Year

Posted on March 15, 2020 by John Kevin Hickey

Karel Capek (1890-1938), the author of this little book, was an Czech author, playwright, critic and political philosopher who opposed the rise of both fascism and communism in Europe. He wrote several science fiction novels, his most notable being “R.U.R”, … Continue reading →

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Signs of spring’s impending arrival

Posted on March 9, 2020 by John Kevin Hickey

We are in the last few weeks of winter. Spring officially arrives in my neck of the woods at 9:50 p.m. on March 19th. By the way, that is the earliest spring equinox in over 124 years. In my opinion, … Continue reading →

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Unexpected garden disasters

Posted on February 17, 2020 by John Kevin Hickey

Gardening can be such a enriching and rewarding activity. It provides the gardener an opportunity to work the soil in the ways of his or her forbearers. It can be an awesome form of physical activity; try digging a tree … Continue reading →

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