Category Archives: Gardening

The garden is springing back to life!

Posted on April 14, 2024 by John Kevin Hickey

See what I did there? It’s spring, and the garden is “springing” back to life. Oh, I am such a witty fellow! Anyway, yes, the garden is slowly awakening from its long winter nap. Honestly, it was a fairly mild … Continue reading →

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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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