Category Archives: Gardening

Autumn, ’tis a bittersweet season

But when fall comes, kicking summer out on its treacherous ass as it always does one day sometime after the midpoint of September, it stays awhile like an old friend that you have missed. It settles in the way an old … Continue reading

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Anxiety, gardening and the fine art of mindfulness

I recently discussed the various ways I manage my anxiety (see here: Living with anxiety: riding out the storm (mrvintageman.com). One of the best mental health tools at my disposal I have found to be is the practice of mindfulness. … Continue reading

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The best Xeriscape books for Western gardeners

If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need. Marcus Tullius Cicero Xeriscaping has unfortunately acquired a bit of a bad reputation amongst the masses. Sometimes called “zeroscape” by its detractors, the waterwise style of garden … Continue reading

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