Author Archives: John Kevin Hickey

Book Review: Pilgrim Wheels

I’m a sucker for books about bicycle touring. Especially ones about riding the United States from coast-to-coast. I’ve day-dreamed about doing such a trek myself, but that is about as far as I’ve gotten. I read these type of books … Continue reading

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Unexpected garden disasters

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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A gardener in winter: dreaming and scheming (part 2)

Welcome the A gardener in winter: dreaming and scheming Part Deux. In Part One I discussed my plans for renovating a section of my borders that I call the “birdbath border”. You’ll find that post here: https://www.mrvintageman.com/a-gardener-in-winter-time-for-dreaming-and-scheming-part-1/. In Part Two … Continue reading

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