Category Archives: Gardening

The first signs of hope in deepest winter: Garden catalogs!

Posted on January 25, 2021 by John Kevin Hickey

The weeks that follow the holiday season can be so dreary. The nights are long, weather is cold and there are few signs of life evident anywhere. The depressing realization settles in that the road to spring is long and … Continue reading →

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The pitfalls of feeding wild birds

Posted on January 14, 2021 by John Kevin Hickey

Once upon a time I used to feed the birds during winter. I wanted to help our feathered friends through the lean months until spring finally arrived. I had several feeders, including a tray feeder, a caged feeder (to keep … Continue reading →

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The 1st day of winter

Posted on December 21, 2020 by John Kevin Hickey

The solstice occurred this morning, specifically at 3:02 A.M. here in the Denver metro area, thus marking the return of winter. Continue reading →

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