Category Archives: Gardening

Unexpected garden disasters

Posted on February 17, 2020 by John Kevin Hickey

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)

Posted on February 13, 2020 by John Kevin Hickey

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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A gardener in winter: time for dreaming and scheming (part 1)

Posted on February 7, 2020 by John Kevin Hickey

If I am honest with myself, and I usually am, I must acknowledge that for all my bitching about winter I actually appreciate a season without gardening. The dormant season gives me a chance to recharge the ol’ batteries. Come … Continue reading →

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