Category Archives: Gardening

Latest update on the front yard renovation

Posted on January 31, 2023 by John Kevin Hickey

I’ve mentioned before that I intend to convert the front yard to a lower maintenance and a more waterwise landscape. The city where MrsVintage and I reside has a waterwise conversion program where they will offer up to a $4000 … Continue reading →

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The 2022 gardening year in review

Posted on January 26, 2023 by John Kevin Hickey

Mired as we are in the deepest and coldest part of winter, I thought I’d do a review of last year’s garden. Just to remind us that brighter days do lie ahead. As would be expected, the 2022 gardening year … Continue reading →

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Summer of our gardening discontent

Posted on August 1, 2022 by John Kevin Hickey

A gardener is one who attempts to achieve a vision in defiance of nature. And nature likes to throw out roadblocks and obstacles to remind the gardener just who is in charge. Every year there are challenges that the gardener … Continue reading →

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