Category Archives: Gardening

My 5 favorite waterwise perennials

Posted on March 3, 2024 by John Kevin Hickey

I’ve been gardening here on my Zone 5 Colorado estate for over 30 years now. I have learned a whole lot about gardening in that time, and I am still learning more every year. Usually the hard way. I literally … Continue reading →

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The 2023 Vintage garden in review

Posted on January 14, 2024 by John Kevin Hickey

January is for me a distressing month. The bright glow of the holiday season is long past. The days are now cold, dim and dreary. And the long slog through February, that most miserable of months, still lies ahead. To … Continue reading →

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Autumn color around the Denver metro area

Posted on December 2, 2023 by John Kevin Hickey

Every year I try to document the fall colors around the Denver metro area. That is if I remember to do it. Or if I’m in town. Or if I feel like it. Ok, so I try to document the … Continue reading →

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